[Duo2400] Re: problems w/different duo's in the same dock

Has any one had any experience similar to this? I have a duodock II w/a 2gb seagate barracuda drive inside. Three of my duos (2 280c,and 1 2300) work fine in it, but another 280c that I have, doesn't seem able to get all the way through the boot process. After many tries w

[Duo2400] Re: Other Powerbook lists

http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I know I am sinin' for asking this but, does anyone know of the powerbook > lists? -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Other Powerbook lists

I know I am sinin' for asking this but, does anyone know of the powerbook lists? I'm trying to find Powerbook G3 Lombard list for PMU issues, if anyone on this list know of anything regarding the PMU or know of a list please let me know, thanks, Calvin, by the way I have a bunch of 2400 stuff

[Duo2400] key combos

>I never empty the trash without looking in it, and I never let anyone >else touch my computer. What Janey said. Especially after hearing about that Finder-dragging trick. I'm shocked the Mac won't protect itself from a move like that. Is there a reason for that design? >But, I really am c

[Duo2400] Re: More on New HDD on a 2400c - Problems?

>> I just installed an IBM Travelstar 6.4GB HDD in my 2400c. The largest >> partition is just under 4GB and although I don't perceive any actual >> problems yet, when I run any disk utilities this partition always shows >> (under Norton) alternate/master directory block errors/allocation block >>

[Duo2400] New HDD on a 2400c - Problems?

> From: Marc Sira <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Some few folks are having problems with disk errors under 9.2.1, > which may relate to partitions created or modified in an incorrect > way by that version of Drive Setup. The problems resemble some I had > a long time ago on an old SCSI drive that wasn't

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

Windows, on the other hand On Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at 02:49 PM, Mark A. Kippert wrote: > > Actually, you can't delete an active System Folder. Try it. The Mac is > smart > enough to know that AND lets you know it. -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listse

[Duo2400] Re: Command keys: was Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

- Original Message - From: "Mike Friese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:14 PM Subject: [Duo2400] Command keys: was Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? > The command keys can really make you fly. There are some standard ones > that are im

[Duo2400] Command keys: was Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

>But my question is... How in the world can you ever remember all that??? >Like I said in another posting, I've been using Macs since my 512k in 1985, >and I can only think of maybe 6 cmd-key combos. The command keys can really make you fly. There are some standard ones that are implemented on n

[Duo2400] Re: OT: TouchBase Pro

Well, until I replace my 2400 OSX isn't really an option...though I suppose you could run it in Classic Mode? >I still use it daily, and only wish that I could launch email from it >directly and keep my address files synchronized. I think that's all I >really miss. Someday, maybe someone will wr

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

"Eric L. Strobel" wrote: > But my question is... How in the world can you ever remember all that??? The same way you get to Carnegie Hall. ;-) (Practice) > Like I said in another posting, I've been using Macs since my 512k in 1985, > and I can only think of maybe 6 cmd-key combos. Beside

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

- Original Message - From: "Eric L. Strobel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 9:54 PM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? > But my question is... How in the world can you ever remember all that??? > Like I said in anoth

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

Eric L. Strobel on 10/16/01 8:54 PM wrote: > But my question is... How in the world can you ever remember all that??? > Like I said in another posting, I've been using Macs since my 512k in 1985, > and I can only think of maybe 6 cmd-key combos. Besides, in the time it > takes to contort my fing

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

somewhere near the temporal coordinates of 10/16/01 6:07 PM, the entity known as Tom Rymes transmitted the following from [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > [snip - accidentally snipped attributes, too...The bit below is from Eric > Strobel, IIRC] > >> BTW, I'm not sure why anyone would ever use a KEYSTROKE t

[Duo2400] Re: OT: TouchBase Pro

I still use it daily, and only wish that I could launch email from it directly and keep my address files synchronized. I think that's all I really miss. Someday, maybe someone will write a hack for this, or even I might learn Applescript! But what can I do about migrating to using only OS X? jt R

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

>Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? >From: "Eric L. Strobel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >at the temporal coordinates: 10/16/01 8:50 AM, the entity known as rlf at >[EMAIL PROTECTED] conveyed the following: > >>> Subject: [Duo2400] Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? >>

[Duo2400] OT: TouchBase Pro

So far after all this time and all the Mac OS versions the only thing that's really broke is the pre-formatted date fields. The Y2K bug caught them and everything is 2020 now. >Don't get me started about how disappointed I am that TBPRO isn't >being developed any more. It was bought out by Now

[Duo2400] Re: New HDD on a 2400c - Problems?

>I just installed an IBM Travelstar 6.4GB HDD in my 2400c. The largest >partition is just under 4GB and although I don't perceive any actual >problems yet, when I run any disk utilities this partition always shows >(under Norton) alternate/master directory block errors/allocation block >errors/you

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

I use the keyboard for everything, but for some reason I've never adapted to using the Cmd-Delete shortcut. I find that I don't trash stuff that often. When I do, it's kind of a spring cleaning activity, which involves moving, organizing, and archiving as well as trashing. On a Mac, the action of

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

Scott Holder on 10/16/01 5:00 PM wrote: > > Ah, but all you have to do is pull the Finder out to the Desktop. Voila, no > more System Folder! Or, Viola, lots of string music! > True, but I would say that's going a little beyond absentmindedly selecting and deleting the System Folder at that poi

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

[snip - accidentally snipped attributes, too...The bit below is from Eric Strobel, IIRC] > BTW, I'm not sure why anyone would ever use a KEYSTROKE to move a file to > the trash. If you're selecting files you presumably have your hand on the > trackball/trackpad. Why would you then want to move

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

- Original Message - From: "Mark A. Kippert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 5:49 PM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? > > Actually, you can't delete an active System Folder. Try it. The Mac is smart > enough to know

[Duo2400] Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1 (not tangents...)

I thought I'd respond to the original question by adding that you can search and find a System 7.5-era extention out there called "Finder Extensions Enabler"... it allows the Finder's hidden Command-Delete key function as well as a few other good functions that showed up later (drag-alias was

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

Richard Adams on 10/16/01 4:17 PM wrote: >> if you don't notice a file or folder mysteriously vanish. Whoops there >> goes >> the System Folder... >> > Aw, who needs a System Folder anyway? Overrated, I says. > :^) Actually, you can't delete an active System Folder. Try it. The Mac is smart

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

Well, that makes good sense, Scott - thanks for the information! Much appreciated! I guess I kinda thought it might explain why the battery won't recondition - I was hoping it wasn't completely dead, but I guess it probably is. Thanks for the help! Ciao, Richard >From: "Scott Holder" <[EMA

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

> >That would make it way too easy to accidentally delete something. >Especially >if you don't notice a file or folder mysteriously vanish. Whoops there >goes >the System Folder... > Aw, who needs a System Folder anyway? Overrated, I says. Ciao, Richard _

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

OOA 15:25 -0400 10/16/01 Eric L. Strobel wrote: > >But, yeah, I'm probably the only weird one like this... Nope. 2 ea Phonet adaptors. Anyone? Mel -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

- Original Message - From: "Richard Adams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 4:39 PM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? > And a newbie type question: My Duo 280C battery has a physical switch > showing a full and an em

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

- Original Message - From: "Jane Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? > One uses keystrokes because of carpal tunnel and for speed. Mousing, > dragging and trackpadding increase my pain. > As I'm sure you are aware, YMMV! > > "Eric L. Strobel" wrot

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

I have heard, though it may be apocryphal, that this is the exact reason the system is set up this way. IMHO, you still have plenty of time to think about it before you EMPTY the trash And a newbie type question: My Duo 280C battery has a physical switch showing a full and an empty battery

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

My, my, my! So much passion about trash! 8-) Doesn't this illustrate how wonderful it is that Mac lets you customize how you manage your digital stuff? I never empty the trash without looking in it, and I never let anyone else touch my computer. One uses keystrokes because of carpal tunnel and f

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

at the temporal coordinates: 10/16/01 2:39 PM, the entity known as Jane Thompson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] conveyed the following: > I love CMD-delete, and I love delete alone even more. > Aren't you all ignoring that you can keep stuff in the trash until you > decide that you realy don't want it?

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

> Forget the Cmd key! Delete works alone! There's a clever 1995 extension > named "Finder Delete Key Enabler" that works fine in OS 7.1.2 through OS > 9.04. If you cannot find it, I will email it to you. Contact me offlist. That would make it way too easy to accidently delete something. Especial

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

I love CMD-delete, and I love delete alone even more. Aren't you all ignoring that you can keep stuff in the trash until you decide that you realy don't want it? This key is really nice for getting files out of the way while you you still have much more than the "split second." I *never* tur

[Duo2400] iBook adaptor

I found this snippet interesting: >"The iBook comes with a new square-shaped power adapter that fits in >your hand. The new adapter has built-in hooks that let you wrap the >DC cord for neater storage. The AC cord lets you connect your iBook >to an outlet up to 12 feet away, and you can also r

[Duo2400] Re: MORE

>>The manuals are at and >>. Unfortunately the >>download page hasn't been updated in years, so this information was never >>incorporated. >> >What's a bummer is that the download of the software is dead. Anyone >c

[Duo2400] Re: MORE (Outliner)

If you want more about MORE, go to: http://www.outliners.com/ Yes, I still use it. Yes, it is still the best! Enjoy! -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at B

[Duo2400] Re: MORE

>What's a bummer is that the download of the software is dead. Anyone >care to resurrect a download page? It's still there - they've just deleted the .html suffix from the alias. Try , or for the direct download

[Duo2400] Re: MORE

at the temporal coordinates: 10/15/01 11:32 PM, the entity known as Ralph Mawyer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] conveyed the following: > Maybe we should create a page on mac2400 for special software > orphans. I'd donate TouchBase Pro. :-) There already IS a page for all the old software. Now, if I cou

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

at the temporal coordinates: 10/16/01 8:50 AM, the entity known as rlf at [EMAIL PROTECTED] conveyed the following: >> Subject: [Duo2400] Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? >> From: Tom Rymes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Hi there folks! >> >> Is there a way to make cmd- del

[Duo2400] Re: New HDD on a 2400c - Problems?

will take a stab at it- you sure you selected the right format when you partitioned the drive? On Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at 03:42 PM, Julian wrote: > Hi All, > > I just installed an IBM Travelstar 6.4GB HDD in my 2400c. The largest > partition is just under 4GB and although I don't perceiv

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

>Subject: [Duo2400] Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1? >From: Tom Rymes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi there folks! > >Is there a way to make cmd- delete move a file/folder to the >trash under 7.6.1? > >Any tips appreciated... > >Tom Forget the Cmd key! Delete works alone! Ther

[Duo2400] New HDD on a 2400c - Problems?

Hi All, I just installed an IBM Travelstar 6.4GB HDD in my 2400c. The largest partition is just under 4GB and although I don't perceive any actual problems yet, when I run any disk utilities this partition always shows (under Norton) alternate/master directory block errors/allocation block errors

[Duo2400] Re: MORE

>>>The manuals are at and >>>. Unfortunately the >>>download page hasn't been updated in years, so this information was never >>>incorporated. >>> >>>MORE is just the best presentation software on any platform, ever

[Duo2400] Re: MORE

>>The manuals are at and >>. Unfortunately the >>download page hasn't been updated in years, so this information was never >>incorporated. >> >>MORE is just the best presentation software on any platform, ever: eleg

[Duo2400] Re: MORE

Don't get me started about how disappointed I am that TBPRO isn't being developed any more. It was bought out by Now Contact. They didn't take any of the best features, just killed off the competition. I still use TB, and try out NC every time they come out with a new version, but it still doesn't