Re: hard drive question

2004-12-03 Thread Stuart Saunders
Rad, I am not happy with my Hitachi 60 Gb 7200 rpm. Although it performs well, it has a very noticeable unpleasant vibration. Not yet had a chance to take it back - not sure of my luck there. Will advise result when I do. On 03/12/2004, at 2:00 AM, G-Books wrote: From: Rad Craig [EMAIL

Re: What does IIRC mean ?

2004-12-03 Thread invicta
On 2 dec 2004, at 20:00, G-Books wrote: Date: Thu, 02 Dec 2004 12:40:24 + Subject: Re: What does IIRC mean ? From: Malcolm Cornelius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This ( IIRC ) appears often in messages but the meaning escapes me. Any

Dodgy DVD Players

2004-12-03 Thread Tony Coult
From time to time people - me included -have asked for help with non-functioning DVD players in Pismo Powerbooks. I thought mine had died again (Matsushita replaced LG as recommended). I've just upped the RAM from 192 to 640. Suddenly CDs mount, DVDs play again. Mind, I had a scary morning as

Re: Dodgy DVD Players

2004-12-03 Thread kochkodin
RE: Ram increaseBeen there, done that...Went to 1 gig ram right after I got the Pismo...My LG died earlier this year and the replacement that A/C sent died the same way after only playing about 10 DVD'sA/C told me I was S.O.L. BUT I could buy a new one from them for $379 or so...Both

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boot off of the install disk and you can set/change the password. Doesn't say much for the security of OS X... Larry _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now!

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL PROTECTED] When booting from the install CD, you can go in the Apple menu when the installer is loaded and select the option to change the Admin password, but you won't have to enter the existing one. Very handy if you should ever forget it... Or screw with someone

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread Marcin Wichary
Boot off of the install disk and you can set/change the password. Doesn't say much for the security of OS X... Why? It doesn't say anything. If one has physical access to a machine, its administrator is usually in big trouble anyway, regardless of the operating system. Marcin Wichary

Re: Aluminum and Alzheimer's

2004-12-03 Thread Frank P. Eigler
On Thu, 2 Dec 2004, Aaron Willems wrote: I can't believe you wrote this. Might as well stop using deodorant if your that paranoid. Did you know that Aluminum is an active ingredient of Right Guard? lol. There's a difference between a deodorant and an anti-perspirant. Anit-perspirants

Re: Wi-Fi, Pismo and Panasonic Cordless Phone

2004-12-03 Thread John C. Swanson
Sorry to be so late answering all your helpful posts, but I learned the hard way the answer to my problem: Two days ago there was a BIG fire in a warehouse about 2 miles from my apartment. It was so big that burned the electrical and cable TV wires that feed a large part of my area. So I was

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread Laurent Daudelin
On 03/12/04 12:24, Larry le Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boot off of the install disk and you can set/change the password. Doesn't say much for the security of OS X... That's why you might want to install the Firmware password. Why are you saying that

Re: Pbk G3 reformat help

2004-12-03 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
I have tried my another 8.6 CD that I used for my faithful and heavy G3 beige...also I tried to boot the 8.5 that came with the beige... still defauts to 9.2 It needs 8.6 or later This is a genuine disc and not a copy isn't it ? Another thought, The CD may be of an older version without

Re: OT: Deodorant Theory (formerly Aluminum and Alzheimer's)

2004-12-03 Thread Daniel De L'eau
Truthfully, I was being sarcastic when I said I don't wear deodorant. I don't use the kind with aluminum in it and there's no reason to expound any more on any of that. I was just replying to what I thought was an uneccessarily reactionary reply to my original post. But, hey, whatever works

Re: Wi-Fi, Pismo and Panasonic Cordless Phone

2004-12-03 Thread macnifico
At 2:10 PM -0500 12/3/04, G-Books wrote: Subject: Re: Wi-Fi, Pismo and Panasonic Cordless Phone Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:43:16 -0800 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: John C. Swanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry to be so late answering all your helpful posts, but I learned=20 the hard way the answer

Re: Aluminum and Alzheimer's

2004-12-03 Thread Daniel De L'eau
I've forgotten what my original question was... -- Dan5300c -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread illovox
If you go in through the disk, you have to know the old password first. At least that's the way it is on my password reset programs on my install disks... Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Larry le Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OS X first timer - blank

Re: Pbk G3 reformat help

2004-12-03 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
I have tried my another 8.6 CD that I used for my faithful and heavy G3 beige...also I tried to boot the 8.5 that came with the beige... still defauts to 9.2 It needs 8.6 or later The Lombard PowerBooks support OS 8.5. Yeah ? IIRC 8.6 was just a patched version of 8.5, I meant to say

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread John C. Swanson
-Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry le Mac Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 12:25 To: G-Books Subject: Re: OS X first timer - blank password From: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boot off of the install disk and you can set/change the password. Doesn't

Re: Pbk G3 reformat help

2004-12-03 Thread Kristina Rost
on 12/3/04 2:38 PM, Fabian Fang at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Lombard PowerBooks support OS 8.5. But my OS 8.5 was for my tabletop beige G3. anywho it won't boot from that disc either. Kristina ³In order to seek one¹s own direction, one must simplify the mechanics of ordinary, everyday

Re: Pbk G3 reformat help

2004-12-03 Thread Kristina Rost
on 12/3/04 1:43 PM, Malcolm Cornelius at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a genuine disc and not a copy isn't it ? Yes it is the real thing. -- Kristina Strange to see how a good dinner feasting reconciles everybody. -- Samuel Pepys (English, 1633-1703) -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread Aaron Willems
If you want security, password protect the firmware on your Mac. This will prevent anyone from booting off a CD and changing the password. One word of advice, though. Make sure you don't forget the firmware password. It's 100% percent full proof. If you forget the password, your screwed. --

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread Clark Martin
At 1:48 PM -0800 12/3/04, John C. Swanson wrote: -Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry le Mac Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 12:25 To: G-Books Subject: Re: OS X first timer - blank password From: Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boot off of the install disk

Re: OS X first timer - blank password

2004-12-03 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Dec 3, 2004, at 10:27 AM, Larry le Mac wrote: From: Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL PROTECTED] When booting from the install CD, you can go in the Apple menu when the installer is loaded and select the option to change the Admin password, but you won't have to enter the existing one. Very handy if you

TiBook power supply question

2004-12-03 Thread John McGibney
My son broke the connector to his charger where it plugs into the PowerBook. I found a replacement plug at Radio Shack (3/32 stereo plug). What I need to know is the polarity of the 3 segments of the tip so I can solder it onto the wire. I don't care about the status lights I just want to be able

Re: Almost Dead Wallstreet (update)

2004-12-03 Thread Tom and Lisa P
Glad to hear its up and walking. Try running a CD cleaner through the CD drive. Sounds like its dirty or out of focus. There is an adjustment process for the drive, I had to do it for my 1400, but its a little complicated. Somebody had directions for the PB1400 CD drive (should be similar). I

Re: Aluminum and Alzheimer's

2004-12-03 Thread Mikael Byström
starfleet52 said: Quote From Website You sure do give impressive references. The Web! Wow, then I guess it must be true. Most experts will tell you, however, that aluminum is not a cause of Alzheimer's disease. You can safely continue using your antiperspirants, drink the city water (aluminum is

Re: Aluminum and Alzheimer's

2004-12-03 Thread Dan K
Thread is extremely silly, for more reasons than one! However . . . AlBooks are anodized and not bare aluminum, thus contact with their surface doesn't expose a user to bare aluminum at all. dan k . http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700

Classic keeps losing WiFi Internet connection; OS X connection fine

2004-12-03 Thread Charles Meyerson
Graphite iBook SE, running latest version of Jaguar. When connected to our home wireless network -- either an original AirPort or a Netgear WGR614 -- OS X software works flawlessly with the WiFi signal and the greater Internet beyond. But Classic-based programs (including Outlook Express, IE and

Re: Classic keeps losing WiFi Internet connection; OS X connection fine

2004-12-03 Thread Charles Meyerson
Sorry, but I must correct myself. Meant latest version of PANTHER, not Jaguar. On Fri, 3 Dec 2004 20:06:41 -0600, Charles Meyerson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Graphite iBook SE, running latest version of Jaguar. When connected to our home wireless network -- either an original AirPort or a

Re: Classic keeps losing WiFi Internet connection; OS X connection fine

2004-12-03 Thread Clark Martin
At 8:06 PM -0600 12/3/04, Charles Meyerson wrote: Graphite iBook SE, running latest version of Jaguar. When connected to our home wireless network -- either an original AirPort or a Netgear WGR614 -- OS X software works flawlessly with the WiFi signal and the greater Internet beyond. But

OT: aluminum and Alzheimer's

2004-12-03 Thread wingnut
OK if you ever have any questions just ask Cecil of The Straight Dope. Here is his answer on Aluminum and Alzheimer's http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_216a.html -- Robert AOL IM wingnut022074 The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. -

Re: Aluminum and Alzheimer's - I am on topic - it's the topic that's off topic!

2004-12-03 Thread Stuart Saunders
That reminds me of a joke, Rad. Little old lady went to the doctor and said she had a problem. Doc says What's your problem? LOL says Well it's not a big problem but I would still like to fix it. The problem is I can't stop passing wind But as I said, it's not a big problem, because you can't