Re: Safari/Camino/non-IE browser problems?

Do you have similar problems connecting with other protocols (e.g. FTP, POP3, SMTP)? To me, the issues you describe seem similar to those caused by high rates of packet loss over your connection; however, the fact that IE works doesn't fit in with that hypothesis. Just a check: try opening Term

Re: Safari/Camino/non-IE browser problems?

On 15-Feb-05, at 11:36 PM, Timothy Luoma wrote: Not strange settings my ISP or router would need set differently from default? Argh. I was hoping it might be something fixable on my end. Did it used to work and then stop? It's highly unlikely IMO that there'd be some strange setting, unless y

Re: protection [was: Fuse in Yo-Yo?]

On 16 Feb 2005, at 08:14, peter wrote: This touches on a question that's been wandering around in my head. Do protections built into modern power adapters eliminate the need for surge protectors? The manual for my Aluminum PB seems to make no official statement on the subject, but it s

Re: Safari/Camino/non-IE browser problems?

On Feb 15, 2005, at 9:01 PM, - drive - drift - dream - wrote: On 15-Feb-05, at 8:43 PM, Timothy Luoma wrote: It does not happen when the same machines are moved to another network using different providers and routers. Changing ISPs is not an option. If it doesn't happen when the machines are on

Re: Google refusal

At 11:08 AM +0800 2/16/05, Stuart Saunders wrote: I am getting the following error trying to use Google. Looks official, could it be otherwise? (Both Safari and Firefox on Pismo G4 10.3.7) At what point do you get this message, just by going to www.google.com, as a response to your search or usi

Re: New PowerBooks

well, I chose the 15 myself, its on its way from china right now... with the superdrive got it with a gov't employee discount, under 2k the way I ordered it.. On Feb 15, 2005, at 09:34, Larry le Mac wrote: From: "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I've had the new 1.5GHz 12" for a week now, a

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15-Feb-05, at 4:49 PM, bee wrote: I will have to disagree with both of these comments, I hear this all over the net, "Never buy a Rev A". It is not true, when the Ti 500 first came out as the first PowerBook G4 there were problems with ejection of CD's etc. those problems were fixed by March

Google refusal

I am getting the following error trying to use Google. Looks official, could it be otherwise? (Both Safari and Firefox on Pismo G4 10.3.7) Thanks for any insights, Stuart. " Error We're sorry... ... but we can't process your request right now. A computer virus or spyware application

Re: Safari/Camino/non-IE browser problems?

On 15-Feb-05, at 8:43 PM, Timothy Luoma wrote: It does not happen when the same machines are moved to another network using different providers and routers. Changing ISPs is not an option. If it doesn't happen when the machines are on another network, then there's a problem with your network co

Re: New PowerBooks

They seem to run cooler every revision. I tried the Rev A in the Apple Store and after just ten minutes playng with iTunes and exploring Jaguar the machine was scalding hot (I didn't buy it). I did buy the Rev B 12" last year, and it did get rather warm, but nowhere near as bad as the Rev A mode

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15-Feb-05, at 8:06 PM, Andrew wrote: Rev A on the 12" powerbook had serious heat issues and bottom cases that warped, making the machine wobble on a flat surface. SOme did it, some didn't, but the problem is much reduced on the Rev B, which also runs much cooler. No warping, but I've gotten m

Re: Safari/Camino/non-IE browser problems?

On Feb 15, 2005, at 6:49 PM, - drive - drift - dream - wrote: It does not happen when the same machines are moved to another network using different providers and routers. Changing ISPs is not an option. If it doesn't happen when the machines are on another network, then there's a problem with

Re: New PowerBooks

On Feb 15, 2005, at 7:49 PM, bee wrote: I will have to disagree with both of these comments, I hear this all over the net, "Never buy a Rev A". It is not true, when the Ti 500 first came out as the first PowerBook G4 there were problems with ejection of CD's etc. those problems were fixed by Mar

Re: New PowerBooks

Sometimes they are fine, but your chances of trouble are reduced by going with a mature product. Rev A on the 12" powerbook had serious heat issues and bottom cases that warped, making the machine wobble on a flat surface. SOme did it, some didn't, but the problem is much reduced on the Rev

Re: New PowerBooks

Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 13:46:32 -0500 Subject: Re: New PowerBooks From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On 15/02/05 13:40, "Timothy Luoma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Feb 15, 2005, at 1:33 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: There is n

Re: New PowerBooks

I just have one question regarding the timing of the purchase; As the G5 is some way off, the 1.5GHz is plenty good for me, but what about Tiger, would it not be better buying the AlBook with Tiger installed ?!? I will always have access to Tiger later (no need to harp on about software licensing,

Re: Safari/Camino/non-IE browser problems?

on 15/02/05 18:49, - drive - drift - dream - at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Does anyone else have problems using any browser other than IE, or is > it just me/my router/my ISP? I've gotten along reasonably well with > just IE until I installed Panther, where it seems to crash more, and > until mo

Re: Slow iBook G4 1Ghz

I too would really like to know about this. I recently acquired a G4 800mhz iBook and immediately upgraded it to a gig of RAM and I swear that it is slower at most tasks than my 400mhz Pismo, also with a gig of RAM. I really expected a big difference in speed and I just haven't seen it. Any

Safari/Camino/non-IE browser problems?

Does anyone else have problems using any browser other than IE, or is it just me/my router/my ISP? I've gotten along reasonably well with just IE until I installed Panther, where it seems to crash more, and until more sites started not working in IE... I've tried Netscape, Opera, Camino, Mozi

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 15-Feb-05, at 4:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why can't they make iBooks display any higher resolutions, anyways? Apple can - but keeping the iBook at 1024x768 is a way of differentiating the iBook from the PowerBook line. Already the line is seriously blurred at the 12" line. Which is why w

Fed-up, selling WT for parts

Arrgg. I'm fed up with my Wallstreet starting when it wants and not when I do. For sale for parts: WS pb 233Mz with extra292Mz card , 385 Memory, extra 64 mem. module,floppie drive, cd drive, battery, PMCIA cards: USB, Firewire, 56K Modem, all original cables, plus scsi cables for plugging it

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

On Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at 01:01 PM, Andrew wrote: Then they got a very good deal, as the ThinkPad brand has SERIOUS equity. Hopefully, they maintain the same quality level (shouldn't be hard as they are already made in China) and keep the same philosophy. I know they also got the IBM de

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

On Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at 10:44 AM, Andrew F. wrote: Look at a high-end IBM ThinkPad, the T42 for example, and you find a build-to-order model that allows a choice of processors, screen size, networking and connectivity options, even options for embedded security and finger print readers.

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

At 2:26 PM -0500 2/15/05, - drive - drift - dream - wrote: On 15-Feb-05, at 12:53 PM, Andrew F. wrote: For me it was very difficult choosing between the 12" (superdrive) and 15" (combodrive) this time around. The lighted keyboard would be nice, as would the larger screen. Also, while I do travel

Re: protection [was: Fuse in Yo-Yo?]

At 4:14 PM -0500 2/15/05, peter wrote: This touches on a question that's been wandering around in my head. Do protections built into modern power adapters eliminate the need for surge protectors? The manual for my Aluminum PB seems to make no official statement on the subject, but it shows

Re: protection [was: Fuse in Yo-Yo?]

On 2/15/05 4:14 PM, "peter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do protections built into modern power adapters eliminate the need for > surge protectors? A couple years ago I was sitting at home online minding my own business when the transformer down the way was struck by truck sending a surge through

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 2/15/05 2:26 PM, "- drive - drift - dream -" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As far as screen size go, does anyone here have a 14" iBook? Their max > resolution is 1024x768, same as the 12", right? Unless you got it for > the SuperDrive, why would someone want the extra weight and bulk? > Old ey

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)

On 15 Feb 2005, at 20:21, G-Books wrote: The 12" is definitely adequate, but the 14" is just a lot more relaxing. Of course, the price is bulk. Andrew I would love to see a 13.3" low- and wide-screen iBook with a 1280x800 resolution. Played around with a Sony Vaio with that screen in a compute

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 15 Feb 2005 at 15:43, - drive - drift - dream - wrote: > On 15-Feb-05, at 2:54 PM, Andrew wrote: > > > There are reasons for the larger screen at the same resolution, the > > most important > > being that it is easier on the eyes. > > I'll take easier on the back and shoulders carrying it ar

protection [was: Fuse in Yo-Yo?]

On Feb 15, 2005, at 12:28 AM, Ben Dyer wrote: No, there's nothing but wires inside the cord. The device itself is a switchmode power supply (SMPS), and as such has built-in over-current and over-temperature protection. No fuses required. This touches on a question that's been wandering a

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 15-Feb-05, at 2:54 PM, Andrew wrote: There are reasons for the larger screen at the same resolution, the most important being that it is easier on the eyes. I'll take easier on the back and shoulders carrying it around, personally! But I guess some people leave them parked more than me... --

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15-Feb-05, at 2:49 PM, Andrew wrote: I'm not sure why all AlBooks didn't come with that keyboard, since even my 12" had the same keys so it *could* be illuminated... Especially since the 12" is more likely to be used in a bed or on an airplane, it is the one most in need of the lighted keyboa

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

-Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 15:01 To: G-Books Subject: Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0 There are many higher resolution 14" screens out there. IBM has 1600X1200 14" panels, and I'm sur

OT - Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

Just looked it up. Lenova has a 5-year-license on the "Think" names, including ThinkPad, and that is renewable. Also, IBM will continue to sell the machine, only Lenovo will be the primary manufacturer (IBM owns an 18% stake in Lenovo. There will still be IBM ThinkPads for years to come, but

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 15 Feb 2005 at 14:32, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > > I would imagine that 14" 1024 x 768 LCD displays are pretty cheap these > days. As soon as they would go up, then that would mean a more expensive > iBook 14". Plus, I'm not saying that they don't exist, but I've rarely seen > a 14" LCD display

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

On 15 Feb 2005 at 20:41, Marcin Wichary wrote: > > I think they kept the ThinkPad division, not sure. Anyway, ThinkPads > > have > > been made in China for the last four years, so I suspect nothing will > > change > > other than the location of the headquarters. > > I believe they sold the who

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 15 Feb 2005 at 14:26, - drive - drift - dream - wrote: > As far as screen size go, does anyone here have a 14" iBook? Their max > resolution is 1024x768, same as the 12", right? Unless you got it for > the SuperDrive, why would someone want the extra weight and bulk? > > Why can't they mak

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15 Feb 2005 at 14:23, - drive - drift - dream - wrote: > > I'm not sure why all AlBooks didn't come with that keyboard, since even > my 12" had the same keys so it *could* be illuminated... > Especially since the 12" is more likely to be used in a bed or on an airplane, it is the one mo

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

I think they kept the ThinkPad division, not sure. Anyway, ThinkPads have been made in China for the last four years, so I suspect nothing will change other than the location of the headquarters. I believe they sold the whole thing, and Lenovo can use ThinkPad brand for five years to come.

Re: New PowerBooks

From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sell the motorbike, you'll have enough cash to go all the way to the 17" It wasn't a normal motorbike, it was speedway (dirt track in the US) www.speedwayworld.tv Though not at that level... Larry

Re: Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 15/02/05 14:26, "- drive - drift - dream -" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15-Feb-05, at 12:53 PM, Andrew F. wrote: > >> For me it was very difficult choosing between the 12" (superdrive) and >> 15" >> (combodrive) this time around. The lighted keyboard would be nice, as >> would >> the larg

Screen size and iBooks (was Re: New PowerBooks)0

On 15-Feb-05, at 12:53 PM, Andrew F. wrote: For me it was very difficult choosing between the 12" (superdrive) and 15" (combodrive) this time around. The lighted keyboard would be nice, as would the larger screen. Also, while I do travel and like the small size of the 12", I'm not a student an

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15/02/05 14:23, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> There is no saying as to when Tiger will be released. > >> But, if you're not in a hurry and can wait until the beginning >> of July, then why not waiting? But then, at that time, rumo

Re: New PowerBooks

From: Timothy Luoma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Then again, I wouldn't recommend getting any .0 release of either hardware (i.e. the first batch of G5 Powerbooks) or software (Tiger version 0) unless you are comfortable sitting on the cutting edge. I am inclined to agreen as the current lineup have been

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15-Feb-05, at 12:34 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: The illuminated keyboard has certain practical advantages... The only thing better than an illuminated keyboard is not needing one in the first place, because you touch-type... But chances are if you truly do touch type without having to look at the

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15 Feb 2005, at 18:53, G-Books wrote: The initial thought was a 12" for everywhere; sofa, outside on the patio and then hook it up to a 17" TFT in my study, but if I went for the 15" I wouldn't have to switch between 1024 and 1280, sods law is that I'd like to do something that required 1280 w

Re: New PowerBooks

From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There is no saying as to when Tiger will be released. But, if you're not in a hurry and can wait until the beginning of July, then why not waiting? But then, at that time, rumors of a G5 PowerBook might be more persistent, so maybe you will want to wait

Re: New PowerBooks

From: "Andrew F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For me it was very difficult choosing between the 12" (superdrive) and 15" (combodrive) this time around. My decision is combo either way as I want an external FW/USB2 dual layer +/- drive which I can use on any of the Macs in the house. --- The lighted keyboa

Re: New PowerBooks

From: "Andrew F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For me it was very difficult choosing between the 12" (superdrive) and 15" (combodrive) this time around. My decision is combo either way as I want an external FW/USB2 dual layer +/- drive which I can use on any of the Macs in the house. --- The lighted keyboa

Slow iBook G4 1Ghz

About one year ago I had a Wallstreet II / PDQ 266 with 128MB RAM running Panther (I believe 10.3.5. and Jaguar 10.2.6 before that). I know this was too little, but unless I used very memory intensive apps it was OK. Now have encountered an iBook G4 1Ghz with 128MB running Panther 10.3.6 that is s

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15/02/05 13:40, "Timothy Luoma" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 15, 2005, at 1:33 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> There is no saying as to when Tiger will be released. Many think it >> will be >> at the World Wide Developer Conference in June. From what I've seen, >> Tiger >> is not re

Re: New PowerBooks

On Feb 15, 2005, at 1:33 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: There is no saying as to when Tiger will be released. Many think it will be at the World Wide Developer Conference in June. From what I've seen, Tiger is not ready for prime time yet. But, if you're not in a hurry and can wait until the beginn

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15/02/05 12:50, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Also think carefully about the screen. The usual motto is the more the >> better. Of course, for a laptop, that has to be compounded with the >> transportability factor. I have a 17" an

Re: Battery Chargers

Disclaimer: I am not a tech. Look at the wattage requirements/tolerances (?) of both 'books and adapters. Higher W adapters can deal with lower W machines, but not vice versa. On Mon, 14 Feb 2005, bobgir2004 wrote: > I know I can research the answer on this, but I betcha one of you knows > t

Re: New PowerBooks

Good for you! For me it was very difficult choosing between the 12" (superdrive) and 15" (combodrive) this time around. The lighted keyboard would be nice, as would the larger screen. Also, while I do travel and like the small size of the 12", I'm not a student anymore and thus do not have to ca

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

I think they kept the ThinkPad division, not sure. Anyway, ThinkPads have been made in China for the last four years, so I suspect nothing will change other than the location of the headquarters. ThinkPads have always been profitable, but my take is that IBM wants to sell eCommerce solutions, whi

Re: New PowerBooks

From: Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Also think carefully about the screen. The usual motto is the more the better. Of course, for a laptop, that has to be compounded with the transportability factor. I have a 17" and has no problem carrying to the office and back home every single day... Th

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

On 15/02/05 12:44, "Andrew F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's not a fair comparison, Dell's laptops are generic Taiwan models with > the Dell brand. Look at a high-end IBM ThinkPad, the T42 for example, and > you find a build-to-order model that allows a choice of processors, screen > size,

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

That's not a fair comparison, Dell's laptops are generic Taiwan models with the Dell brand. Look at a high-end IBM ThinkPad, the T42 for example, and you find a build-to-order model that allows a choice of processors, screen size, networking and connectivity options, even options for embedded secu

Re: New PowerBooks

On 15/02/05 12:34, "Larry le Mac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> From: "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Well, I've had the new 1.5GHz 12" for a week now, >> and must say that the upgrade was really worthwhile. > > Excellent news!! Partly for you, obviusly, but also for me > as I have just sold m

Re: New PowerBooks

From: "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I've had the new 1.5GHz 12" for a week now, and must say that the upgrade was really worthwhile. Excellent news!! Partly for you, obviusly, but also for me as I have just sold my 12" AlBook, yes the one which I debated over for a week, the one with a dent i

Re: New iBooks/PB's compared to Pismo's, etc.

Re. BTO Compare a PowerBook to a Dell Laptop!! At Dell you can configure your laptop just about any way you want and it is designed around this concept, while the PowerBook is designed the way all good Macs have always been designed, to be the way the design guys thought best, and so far it's obvio

Re: Open Firmware for Powerbook Superdrive?

I seem to recall someone talking about an Open Firmware update for the Powerbook Superdrive which would allow it to use DVD-RW and also let it burn at 2x speeds. Does anyone have more information about that? TjL There is a "firmware upgrade" meant for at least some TiBooks with superdrives. I have

Re: Lombard superdrive

The 835 is only the way to go if you don't need a Region Free firmware update, which is not available yet on the 835 (not sure about 825). The 815 has region free firmware and a backwards flasher to region locked (for warranty repairs so they can't blame the region hack). This is the one dis

Re: Fuse in Yo-Yo?

-Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bryan Kattwinkel Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 00:12 To: G-Books Subject: Fuse in Yo-Yo? Is there a fuse inside the Yo-Yo power cord (for dual-USB iBook G3), and if so is there any way to get in there and replace t

Re: Two-finger scrolling on older PowerBooks and iBooks.

Check this site here: http://www-users.kawo2.rwth-aachen.de/~razzfazz/ I installed the driver on my 2004's AlBook and it seems to work perfectly. There is also uControl which doesn't require any hacking in the system and comes as an installer. Well, there's also

Re: Two-finger scrolling on older PowerBooks and iBooks.

on 15/02/05 08:41, Marcin Wichary at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Check this site here: > http://www-users.kawo2.rwth-aachen.de/~razzfazz/ > > I installed the driver on my 2004's AlBook and it seems to work > perfectly. There is also uControl which doesn't requi

Two-finger scrolling on older PowerBooks and iBooks.

Check this site here: http://www-users.kawo2.rwth-aachen.de/~razzfazz/ I installed the driver on my 2004's AlBook and it seems to work perfectly. Marcin Wichary e:\> [EMAIL PROTECTED] w:\> www.aci.com.pl/mwichary >> Attached w:\> www.aci.com.pl/mwichary/gui >> Graphical User Interface

Re: Pismo G3 900MHz or G4 500MHz

This isn't the article I was talking about, but it says a similar thing to what I was saying: http://www.lowendmac.com/misc/04/0601.html On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:22:17 +, Andrew McCall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:04:24 -0800, CR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been

Re: Lombard superdrive

On 15/02/2005 10:43, "G-Books" wrote: > Soo.. now it works, I want to know if anyone has managed to put a > superdrive in one of the beasties. It should fit surely! Any > pointers to info? > > Ben No problem putting a Superdrive in. I'd suggest a slot-loading one, so that if you move to a G4

Re: Pismo G3 900MHz or G4 500MHz

On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:04:24 -0800, CR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been watching Pismos > and saw one with a G4 500MHz upgrade. > > Than Andrew posted his ? regarding pricing > his G3 900MHz upgrade. > > I wonder if I can solicit opinions > relative to advantages of each? I chose the G3

Wallstreet Video Problem

Well, since we're discussing Wallstreet problems, I have one for you. I could research it myself, but I'm not sure how to accurately describe it, or what it's called. This is my setup: Wallstreet II 266 384MB RAM 40GB H.D. (8 partitions, plenty of room in each one) OS - 8.5 to 10.2.4. VM turned

Satanic Lombard - Exorcised!!! And how about a Superdrive?

Just to let you know that with a new CPU card - all problems gone, even with the original memory. Also a plug for Crucial Memory, who get 10/10 for helpful tech support. The person who picked up the customer support number **was the technician** (no transfers!) and knew all about macs, straight