PC100 or PC133 in a Pismo?

2004-04-21 Thread James Comas
Is there a significant difference in performance using PC133 memory chips rather than PC100 in a Pismo? Jim -- J. Comas Department of English U of Missouri-Columbia == -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com |

Re: Applecare in Florida

2004-04-21 Thread Wayne
Re; true,for some time now only buissness is allowed appllecare, the alternative is comp-usa offers their own warranty,there may be others also Does CompUSA offer their warranty even if you did not purchase the computer from them? I do not like using CompUSA for anything Apple, but if it is

Re: Applecare in Florida

2004-04-21 Thread Kyle Hansen
On 4/21/04 6:54 AM, Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: Re; true,for some time now only buissness is allowed appllecare, the alternative is comp-usa offers their own warranty,there may be others also Does CompUSA offer their warranty even if you did not purchase the computer

Re: Toast 5 Burn Speed

2004-04-21 Thread Jim
You're wrong. :-) I have burned at 16x from both my Pismo G3/500 and my iMac DV G3/400 'grape'. With two different external firewire CD-R drives, both 16/10/40. I don't recall whether they have 2MB or 8MB buffers, but buffer underrun was not a problem. One thing that IS important is that

Mail question

2004-04-21 Thread John Slavin
I have a spare Wallstreet I'd like to give to my 85 year old mother to use to get email from her family. The first time she gets an organ enlargement email, she'll never use the machine again. I think I'd like to create a system for her where only approved persons can send her email, or at

Re: Mail question

2004-04-21 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Apr 21, 2004, at 9:14 AM, John Slavin wrote: I have a spare Wallstreet I'd like to give to my 85 year old mother to use to get email from her family. The first time she gets an organ enlargement email, she'll never use the machine again. I think I'd like to create a system for her where

Re: Mail question

2004-04-21 Thread Timothy J. Luoma
On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 11:14:52 -0500, John Slavin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a spare Wallstreet I'd like to give to my 85 year old mother to use to get email from her family. The first time she gets an organ enlargement email, she'll never use the machine again. I think I'd like to

Re: Mail question

2004-04-21 Thread Greg Gilmore
I think I'd like to create a system for her where only approved persons can send her email, or at least put unapproved emails automatically in the trash. Is there a way to do that? Just learned of the following a few minutes before receiving your post. Seems to work really well - though I

Re: wireless USB

2004-04-21 Thread Mike Kauspedas
I'm using the IOexperts driver (google it) and a Microsoft MN-520 PCMCIA card in my powerbook G3, both work great! Using it right now. I know its not USB, but I heard a lot of probs with the D-Link USB and Mac OS. Like kernel panic kinds of probs, but never tried it. hope that helps, Mike On

Re: wireless USB

2004-04-21 Thread csean
on 21/04/2004 18:26, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Linksys doesn't write drivers for Mac OS. If the USB dongle requires drivers (it must, I don't believe there are drivers for these things built into the Mac OS), it won't work with your Mac. IIRC, MacWireless has a USB adapter for

Re: Toast 5 Burn Speed

2004-04-21 Thread csean
on 21/04/2004 18:26, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems like a problem with Toast, though, as Dragon Burn X (demo) lets me burn at 16x in 10.3.3. I also get a 24x burn option in iTunes in both 9 and X. Any ideas? Let's you burn... But have you successfully burned at those

Re: Toast 5 Burn Speed

2004-04-21 Thread csean
on 21/04/2004 18:26, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems like a problem with Toast, though, as Dragon Burn X (demo) lets me burn at 16x in 10.3.3. I also get a 24x burn option in iTunes in both 9 and X. Any ideas? Let's you burn... But have you successfully burned at those

Re: OS 9 WMV Player

2004-04-21 Thread Mikael Byström
[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: There is a 9 version of Windows Media Player Have any person anywhere been able to actually look at WMV content with that? I seem to only remember black screens from my OS 9 days and that's more than 4 years now. -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: WallStreet fan on when asleep in OSX

2004-04-21 Thread Mikael Byström
George, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I would try my PDQ with OS X; Make sure to get 256 to 512MB RAM. I ran a PBG3 266 on only 128MB for a while and while that could work for coding, speed was much improved with even as little as 256MB was added. I have 2 new 256 chips coming in now, so that's even

Re: Mail question

2004-04-21 Thread COCCORP
In a message dated 4/21/2004 12:30:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The most effective way to do this is at the server. What ISP does she have? As loathe as I am to suggest AOL, they have this feature. :-D Hee, hee...!!!

on WS PMUs going bad

2004-04-21 Thread Margaret McCloskey
I want to know if PMUs need to replaced after a time. I am still having video/sleep issues with my WS I. It will go to sleep immediately after it's started the computer's services. Actually, the video is dimmed as it is starting these service and usually when it should show the desktop the

Re: on WS PMUs going bad

2004-04-21 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 21/04/04 13:49, Margaret McCloskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to know if PMUs need to replaced after a time. I am still having video/sleep issues with my WS I. It will go to sleep immediately after it's started the computer's services. Actually, the video is dimmed as it is

Re: PC100 or PC133 in a Pismo?

2004-04-21 Thread Jeff Drummond
James Comas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there a significant difference in performance using PC133 memory chips rather than PC100 in a Pismo? No; because the Pismo will access PC133 memory as if it were PC100 memory. The only performance-related memory parameter that makes any difference is

Re: PC100 or PC133 in a Pismo?

2004-04-21 Thread Larry le Mac
From: James Comas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is there a significant difference in performance using PC133 memory chips rather than PC100 in a Pismo? There is none as the PC133 runs like PC100 on a 100MHz bus. I ran a PC133 256MB SO-DIM in my Pismo 500 and it was fine, though it didn't run any faster

Re: OS 9 WMV Player

2004-04-21 Thread Roger Shufflebottom
At 6:31 pm +0200 21/4/04, Mikael Byström wrote: Have any person anywhere been able to actually look at WMV content with that? I seem to only remember black screens from my OS 9 days and that's more than 4 years now. Well, it works on here (mind you, I'm playing back the sample.wmv file). Tibook

Re: OS 9 WMV Player

2004-04-21 Thread Ed Zelinsky
A lot of WMV's play on my Mac with 9.2, but I've noticed that there is less success with the newer generation of WMV movies... sound but no picture. At work on my G5 with system X.2 they are fast and clean! -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: on WS PMUs going bad

2004-04-21 Thread Mikael Byström
Margaret, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I want to know if PMUs need to replaced after a time. Only if they go bad. I have a spare PMU, that you can have for $30 including freight. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com |

PC-133 on WS II with 66Mhz bus.

2004-04-21 Thread Mikael Byström
Is it correct that PC-133 RAM modues will fall back to the correct speed in a Powerbook Wallstreet II (PDQ)? I assume memory speed is the same as the system bus speed, which in my case is 66Mhz. Correct? Also, could there be other issues with PC-133 memory, if you mix 2 brands but both are 133s?

Re: PC-133 on WS II with 66Mhz bus.

2004-04-21 Thread Mike Kauspedas
I have 2 PC133 sticks of 256 in my WSII and it reads them as 128MB's. Anyone wanna trade for some PC100? On Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 01:47 PM, Mikael Byström wrote: Is it correct that PC-133 RAM modues will fall back to the correct speed in a Powerbook Wallstreet II (PDQ)? I assume memory

Re: OS 9 WMV Player

2004-04-21 Thread Roger Shufflebottom
At 9:30 pm +0200 21/4/04, Mikael Byström wrote: You did say from my OS 9 days so I figured you wanted some more up to date experience. It does work (I've used it quite a bit) but that sample was the only file I had to hand. Just tried it with other stuff - OK. -- With best wishes, Roger

Re: on WS PMUs going bad

2004-04-21 Thread Wayne
I really would like to use this computer, but I need to restart 3-9 times before I'll finally get to the desktop. I can't enable sleep because I'll not be able to wake it up. Is changing the PMU a possible solution? I have a Wallstreet 2, and after much work, we determined it was also the

wmv on 9

2004-04-21 Thread illovox
on 4/21/04 12:59 PM, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 6:31 pm +0200 21/4/04, Mikael Bystr=F6m wrote: Have any person anywhere been able to actually look at WMV content with that=3F I seem to only remember black screens from my OS 9 days and that's more than 4 years now. Well, it

Re: on WS PMUs going bad

2004-04-21 Thread George Mogiljansky
What about the Pram battery? You can check its condition with software. Also, if the PMU is bad, won't the battery refuse to charge? George --- Wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really would like to use this computer, but I need to restart 3-9 times before I'll finally get to the desktop. I

Re: PC-133 on WS II with 66Mhz bus.

2004-04-21 Thread George Mogiljansky
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned CL2 Ram versus CL3. Take the CL2 always. George --- Mikael Byström [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it correct that PC-133 RAM modues will fall back to the correct speed in a Powerbook Wallstreet II (PDQ)? I assume memory speed is the same as the system bus

Linksys Wireless A-OK

2004-04-21 Thread illovox
on 4/21/04 9:26 AM, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am useing a TI800 and D-link wireless internet, my question is how well does lynksys wireless USB work for peripherals and mac's? i saw it in sams club,is it OK or is there better? TIA I have no idea how well Linksys wireless

Re: Linksys et al

2004-04-21 Thread Andrew Kershaw
I did some research of both the D-Link and the Linksys systems when I went wireless (chose D-Link because of their Mac support). If I remember correctly, neither company's USB wireless access point was listed to work with Macs (OS9 or OSX), only Windows 98 and above. If someone knows

Wallstreet question

2004-04-21 Thread gsabreu
Does anyone know where I can get a manual for a Wallstreet. I need to know how to take it apart and upgrade the hard drive for a friend. I've done this on my Pismo but I can't seem to get the Wallstreet apart and don't want to force the issue. Any help appreciated. -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: Wallstreet question

2004-04-21 Thread Dean Reichert
Remove the battery and CD Rom. Inside these compartments are 2 latches. I believe you pull them toward you. (It's been a wile). These are on the inside top of the case that houses the track pad. The keyboard should pop up a tinny bit.Then just remove it (the keyboard) and your good to go. Also,

WS PRAM battery check by software?

2004-04-21 Thread Stanton Mitrany
How does one check the condition of a Wallstreet PRAM battery with software? stanton From: George Mogiljansky [EMAIL PROTECTED] What about the Pram battery? You can check its condition with software. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: WS PRAM battery check by software?

2004-04-21 Thread George Mogiljansky
Go here, http://www.polar-orbit.com/ and dl Pram Battery Checker v.1.02 for Classic OS. George PS: tell us if it works. --- Stanton Mitrany [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How does one check the condition of a Wallstreet PRAM battery with software? stanton From: George Mogiljansky [EMAIL

Re: on WS PMUs going bad

2004-04-21 Thread James Sanderson
Symptoms sound very familiar! On Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 03:09 pm, Wayne wrote: I have a Wallstreet 2, and after much work, we determined it was also the PMU going bad. It started with 2-3 restarts, by the time I retired the computer, it could take as much as 20 + forced restarts until it

WS LCD's interchangeable?

2004-04-21 Thread COCCORP
Hi list, I have someone who's auctioning something on Ebay trying to tell me that FSTN and TFT screens are not swappable from Wallstreet to Wallstreet. He claims the Powerbook Guy told him, but I think he meant that the LCD itself cannot be switched from housing to housing... In my

Re: wireless USB

2004-04-21 Thread Kurt Appling
RE; thankyou,, I have learned to ask here before spending money. On Apr 20, 2004, at 9:59 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: on 20/04/04 18:54, Kurt Appling at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am useing a TI800 and D-link wireless internet, my question is how well does lynksys wireless USB work for

Re: Applecare in Florida

2004-04-21 Thread Kurt Appling
RE; I know what you mean about comp-usa, the store in tampa is just awful,yet the superstore a couple of miles from me has been excellent, they really vary alot here. Does CompUSA offer their warranty even if you did not purchase the computer from them? I do not like using CompUSA for

Re: OS 9 WMV Player

2004-04-21 Thread Kurt Appling
RE: I honestly dont know what the deal is with the microshaft media player,I had it working in os 10.2,I upgraded to 10.3 and it hasnt worked right since, I can use it OK with pre-existing WMV downloads,but I cannot download WMV's since I upgraded,in fact only with I-cab do downloads work,and

Re: Wallstreet question

2004-04-21 Thread James Sanderson
Here it is: http://homepage.mac.com/sysop/PhotoAlbum3.html It's a slide show, sort of. J Sanderson On Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 05:29 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know where I can get a manual for a Wallstreet. I need to know how to take it apart and upgrade the hard drive

Re: OS 9 WMV Player

2004-04-21 Thread Mikael Byström
Roger, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: At 9:30 pm +0200 21/4/04, Mikael Byström wrote: You did say from my OS 9 days so I figured you wanted some more up to date experience. It does work (I've used it quite a bit) but that sample was the only file I had to hand. Just tried it with other stuff - OK.

Re: WS LCD's interchangeable?

2004-04-21 Thread Mikael Byström
[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: In my experience, I have been able to swap the monitor assemblies with any wallstreet. Is there any truth to this, or is it like I said; they're getting the LCD mixed up w/ the entire assembly? Yes they are. I just popped a new (well) ebay purchased

Re: wmv on 9

2004-04-21 Thread Mikael Byström
[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I've played plenty of full wmv files with wmp in 9. It works fine, just feels clunky interface and not as versatile as qt or other players Well, I guess you have a G4 or fast G3. I suppose this shows some people have WMP working for some files, but I'm

Re: memory for g4 alubook

2004-04-21 Thread Harry D . Corsover
On Apr 20, 2004, at 11:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, i've recently mortgaged the farm and gotten a 15, 1.25ghz, 80 Gb alubbook which came with two 256 MB memory chips. to increase the memory i can get two 512 chips for $220 for total memory of 1 GB or a 1GB chip for $320 for total 1.256

Re: Applecare in Florida

2004-04-21 Thread Kyle Hansen
On 4/21/04 5:45 PM, Kurt Appling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: RE; I know what you mean about comp-usa, the store in tampa is just awful,yet the superstore a couple of miles from me has been excellent, they really vary alot here. Funny. The Tampa store on Hillsborough as

Re: Linksys et al

2004-04-21 Thread Marc
The Linksys 54G pccard will work with the Apple Airport-drivers, they use the same chipset. Marc Op 22-apr-04 om 0:15 heeft Andrew Kershaw het volgende geschreven: I did some research of both the D-Link and the Linksys systems when I went wireless (chose D-Link because of their Mac support).