Re: iBook batteries

Chris - thanks for the "battery history lesson." Not sure where the prior owner of this ibook bought the batteries; maybe I'll ask out of curiosity. Thanks again. Best/BG Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2002 10:10:40 +0200 Subject: Re: iBook batteries From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 4/5/02 6:35 AM, (G-Bo

Re: iBook batt's....Re: Going Batty Over Batteries

No problem... I sort of thought that's what you were thinking... I do like that feature on the PB's - green light = "go"! Best/BG --- Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2002 00:19:49 -0500 Subject: Re: iBook batt'sRe: Going Batty Over Batteries From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry, I was talkin

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

That's why I asked for a GUI FTP client. :) Quoted from the Book of Guy Masson Ch 6:7-13 on 4/5/02 10:00 AM: > The Terminal has the UNIX FTP tool built in. -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | --

Re: Connecting stereo to PowerBook

>on 4/3/02 8:20 PM, Jim Freeman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Definitely 1/8 inch to RCA plugs. I just wanted to add that my Pismo >> works best with the volume down to the lowest level. Then I adjust the >> volume on my stereo. >> >> Jim > >This is definitively NOT how you should stage th

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

Eric D. wrote: > on 4/4/02 18:17, Kyle Hansen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >>markemmanuel wrote: >> >> >>>Is there a free FTP client for MacOS X that I can use? I don't think it's >>>worth the money for what Fetch offers. All I want to do is upload files to >>>the virtual webserver I'm usin

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

Greetings Eric D. It's a wonder when you involve attorneys, just have them send a letter or email to a small company threatening legal action, and you see all kinds of things happen. It's known as bullying. With respect John "Eric D." wrote: > > on 4/4/02 18:17, Kyle Hansen at [EMAI

Re: Startup Items Don't Run Reliably except with Multiple Users Turned On?

Luis seems to have come up with something significant. Once I enabled Multiple Users and turned it on, every time I restarted the Startup Items executed fine. Previously the control panel and extension were disabled. There is now just one User setup, the Owner. If I turn Multiple Users off in

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

on 4/4/02 18:17, Kyle Hansen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > markemmanuel wrote: > >> Is there a free FTP client for MacOS X that I can use? I don't think it's >> worth the money for what Fetch offers. All I want to do is upload files to >> the virtual webserver I'm using. Thanks. :) > > Since

Re: Bounced E-mail

On 05/04/02 16:45, "Tom Ethen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is anyone else getting these messages on the list or am I the only one? > Tom > > This is an automated message from the G-Books mailing list manager. > > List messages sent to your address have bounced. > > If you read this message, y

Re: Bounced E-mail

Is anyone else getting these messages on the list or am I the only one? Tom This is an automated message from the G-Books mailing list manager. List messages sent to your address have bounced. If you read this message, your mail system has been probably fixed. To clear the bounce counter and

Re: Connecting stereo to PowerBook

on 4/3/02 8:20 PM, Jim Freeman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Definitely 1/8 inch to RCA plugs. I just wanted to add that my Pismo > works best with the volume down to the lowest level. Then I adjust the > volume on my stereo. > > Jim This is definitively NOT how you should stage the gain. You'

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

In a message dated 4/5/02 12:02:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << My experience is that anonymity- keep it hidden- and camouflage- carry it in a ratty old briefcase, and never leave it alone, work well. When you bring it out for use, do so in hiding (bathroom), and return it to it's non-att

Anybody successfully mounted a Sony Mavica Mini-disc

Hi: Would love to hear from anybody that has successfully mounted a Sony-Minidisc on a Pismo/DVD Bay drive. I have a Pismo 400 that I'm trying to get the mini-disc from the Sony Mavica to mount. Can't get it to mount by itself or with the CD adapter. Any suggestions ... -- Bryan Forbes -

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

No I don't - But it's simple and it works : D -- Guy M They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."- Benjamin Franklin > -- > From: Laurent Daudelin > Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday,

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

Ha, Ha! I didn't say USE it in a bathroom. In an airport, if you are seen putting your $3000.00 laptop in your $3.00 garage sale briefcase, that is like an invitation for theft. Professional thieves @ airport, subway, and train waiting rooms are vigilant for your advertising. >I would like

Re: cleaning powerbooks

On 4/5/02 7:02 PM, "(G-Books)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > what's the gentlest, most effective way to clean a powerbooks shell and > screen? I use iKlean Apple Polish available from otherworldcomputing.com among others. You can get them by the single pack, 5 pack, and 10 pack. For around $10 yo

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

On 05/04/02 11:00, "Guy Masson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Terminal has the UNIX FTP tool built in. Do you qualify this as a GUI? ;-D -Laurent. -- = Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

The Terminal has the UNIX FTP tool built in. -- Guy M > -- > From: John Lyon > Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, April 5, 2002 4:30 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX > > On 4/5/02 03:59, "lsequeir"

cleaning powerbooks

what's the gentlest, most effective way to clean a powerbooks shell and screen? -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | RoadT

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

This one has a buy it now price of $99 if you want to avoid the stress of bidding! I believe the scanner was around $200 when NEC was selling them, as I purchased mine off ebay when I got it. Tom > > I guess I'll have to check again. I did have a look when you mention it a > few weeks ago and t

Re: Larger HD in VST expansion bay drive

On 05/04/02 10:33, "Gene Wright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Would be nice to put another 30GB drive in the bay and have 60GB total >> for >>> ~$125 more bucks (since 30 gb drives can be had for about that much these >>> days .. even 40GB powerbook drives are around $160 now). >>> >>> Anyone

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

I guess I'll have to check again. I did have a look when you mention it a few weeks ago and the completed auctions ended up at completely unreasonable prices. I won't give up to the frenzy that seems to animate some buyers on eBay. For instance, I've been watching the ongoing prices for a Maxtor 8

Larger HD in VST expansion bay drive

> >Would be nice to put another 30GB drive in the bay and have 60GB total >for > >~$125 more bucks (since 30 gb drives can be had for about that much these > >days .. even 40GB powerbook drives are around $160 now). > > > >Anyone else going to try this? >Maybe... >But note that you'll probably vo

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

But it is still available if you look around and here is a new one that you can have right now if you really want one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2014120430 Tom > > Yes, Tom, you already talked about your PetiScan scanner, and it's not > available anymore, dam...! So, stop

Re: VST expansion bay HD - bigger drive inside?

>> But note that you'll probably void your warranty. Might do it in 12 >> months. >> >> Cheers, >> >> RD >> >> Remy Davison > >Not that there will be much of a warranty to void, if these units - along >with most of Smartdisk's other expansion bay units - are now out of >production. True, but n

Re: VST expansion bay HD - bigger drive inside?

One of these modules is being offered on Ebay right now, which has been modified. The 10 gig drive has been removed and holes have been drilled. There are pictures: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2013994136 Jim On Friday, April 5, 2002, at 09:16 AM, (G-Books) wrote: >

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

On 05/04/02 09:35, "Thomas Ethen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have used a backpack for over two years now and it has served me well both > for security and utility. The one that I use is up at: > http://www.cacanne.com/Port/ > if anyone is interested. > I also carry a USB NEC PetiScan scanner [

Re: 10.1.3 broken on Wallstreet 'book

On 05/04/02 04:14, "Bryan Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, its a standard 233MHz with 512kcache. > > Is it worth going through the entire reinitialize/reinstall starting with > 10.0.3, 10.1 update, security, installer, and then 10.1.3? Somebody must > have upgraded to this version with a

Re: VST expansion bay HD - bigger drive inside?

on 4/5/02 4:16 PM, (G-Books) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Anyone else going to try this? > Maybe... > But note that you'll probably void your warranty. Might do it in 12 > months. > > Cheers, > > RD > > Remy Davison Not that there will be much of a warranty to void, if these units - along w

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

I have used a backpack for over two years now and it has served me well both for security and utility. The one that I use is up at: http://www.cacanne.com/Port/ if anyone is interested. I also carry a USB NEC PetiScan scanner in the pack when I need to copy photographs or text messages, which make

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

well said. i live and walk through new york city every day with my laptop in a padded non-descript backpack. walking around with a laptop case anywhere these days is asking for a new owner for it. -- G-Books is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.sm

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

On Thursday, April 4, 2002, at 10:35 PM, John Cathey wrote: > Any recommendations on a good security device for a powerbook, for use > while > traveling. I use a Kensington security cable when I need to leave the PB in my room for the day. Harmon Abrahamson -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

>I would like to add something, due to the experience of a friend. >When you use >the notebook in a public place, like a cafe, sit at a table far from the >door/exit, so nobody can open the door and snatch the notebook from >the doorway >and run. Thus, don't sit at a table with a clear path to

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

On 4/4/02 20:40, "John Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any recommendations on a good security device for a powerbook, for use while > traveling. > There are transmitter alarm type devices - I think you carry one piece And the other piece is connected to the laptop. It gets to far from you,

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

On 4/5/02 03:59, "lsequeir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Isn't that built-in the OS (not running any OS X machine right here, > so I can't test) ?. In the finder, choosing Go->Connect to Server and > entering the server url (something like ftp://what.the.server.is) Tried it for Ss&Gs - no file s

Any Documented Proof that the DVD Rom LG Drives are known to go bad?

I know that the lg version of the 2000 edition powerbook DVD ROM drives have been known to go bad and know of several cases since i am one of them, but i would like to know if there is proof via knowledge base or otherwise that there is a known problem. I would like information from either a cert

Re: OT: kinda... Free GUI FTP client for MacOSX

>Is there a free FTP client for MacOS X that I can use? I don't think it's >worth the money for what Fetch offers. All I want to do is upload files to >the virtual webserver I'm using. Thanks. :) Isn't that built-in the OS (not running any OS X machine right here, so I can't test) ?. In the f

Re: Startup Items Don't Run?

>This minor annoyance has plagued me on and off for 6 months now on my >WallStreet, running OS 9.1. I don't know if it is PowerBook or general OS >related, but I thought I'd try this amazing list first. > >I have 3 aliases in my Startup Items folder, but they do not get executed >every restart - o

Re: 10.1.3 broken on Wallstreet 'book

No, its a standard 233MHz with 512kcache. Is it worth going through the entire reinitialize/reinstall starting with 10.0.3, 10.1 update, security, installer, and then 10.1.3? Somebody must have upgraded to this version with a WSII, right? Cheers Bryan > Did you upgrade the PB with a PowerLogix