TiBook power adapter problem (again)

2005-05-24 Thread Larry le Mac
I have now left the TiBook plugged in overnight, switched off, and the adapter is still active, obviously not charging as it's fully charged, but the LED is still on (green). The problem is only apparent when the TiBook goes to sleep which means that it cannot be the power adapter. It's

Re: Another Opinion wanted

2005-05-24 Thread Tom and Lisa P
on 23/05/05 22:28, Tom and Lisa P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 23/05/05 22:05, Tom and Lisa P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What would be better for running OS X on a Wallstreet (yes, I know a WS isnt an optimal solution); a G3/500 or a G4/400 ? thanks, Probably the G3/500. What is

Re: busted iBook

2005-05-24 Thread Tom and Lisa P
I tripped and fell on my iBook causing it to no longer function. Upon disassembly, I discovered the HD to be *bent* and shattered. In addition to that, the logic board is damaged as well. The damage is restricted to one IC which is located on the bottom of the board near where the HD ribbon

Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system

2005-05-24 Thread jeanbee
I personally use a firewire hub and a usb hub to minimize the cable clutter, and because I had some minor issues with device chaining (I had an external DVD-RW drive, Isight, and 3 external firewire hard drives, plus an ipod all hooked up at once). It's worked out quite well for me. I have a

Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system

2005-05-24 Thread jeanbee
The DVI on the Dell is hooked up to a Mac Mini, so I switch back and forth PowerBook VGA to Mini DVI, even have a video recorder hooked in to the S plug, so I can switch to the TV also or use P in P. All the wires are a nightmare though. Love these PowerBooks. Brian Hey, Brian ... Are you

MOTU FW interface and PB [was: Need tips for using...]

2005-05-24 Thread Francesco sciacca
MOTU Fastlane USB MIDI interface connected to the second USB port. MOTU 896 Firewire interface connected to the Ti and a 120GB OWC Firewire drive connected to the 896. Nick, thanks for sharing that. I have a setup with some similarities running on a TiBook 1 GHz and wasn't sure whether the FW

Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system

2005-05-24 Thread Steve Fuller
I like the idea of leaving the long cord plugged in. Are your hubs powered? What brand are they? Any problems with them? I've had a string of bad luck with The firewire hub is powered. It's a Belkin 7 port. I've had no issues with it. My USB hub is some cheap one I picked up at a

Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system

2005-05-24 Thread Steve Fuller
Hey, Brian ... Are you saying you're using the tuner on a VCR to input TV signal into your PowerBook? If so, what software are you using to view it? ... Yeah, I can see the wires getting out of hand here, too ... I do have wireless network, but wouldn't it be nice to have wireless

Re: Another Opinion wanted

2005-05-24 Thread Nick Marshall
On Tue, 24 May 2005, Tom and Lisa P wrote: on 23/05/05 22:28, Tom and Lisa P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 23/05/05 22:05, Tom and Lisa P at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What would be better for running OS X on a Wallstreet (yes, I know a WS isnt an optimal solution); a G3/500 or a

Re: busted iBook

2005-05-24 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 23, 2005, at 7:49 PM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: I tripped and fell on my iBook causing it to no longer function. Upon disassembly, I discovered the HD to be *bent* and shattered. In addition to that, the logic board is damaged as well. The damage is restricted to one IC which is

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-24 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 23, 2005, at 2:42 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: I only seem to be getting replies relating to the hardware, specifically crappy cables, but that does not explain why it only stops charging when the PowerBook is asleep. When it's running or off, it charges quite happily. If it's only when

Re: MOTU FW interface and PB [was: Need tips for using...]

2005-05-24 Thread Nick Marshall
On Tue, 24 May 2005, Francesco sciacca wrote: MOTU Fastlane USB MIDI interface connected to the second USB port. MOTU 896 Firewire interface connected to the Ti and a 120GB OWC Firewire drive connected to the 896. Nick, thanks for sharing that. I have a setup with some similarities

OS 9 Outlook Express question

2005-05-24 Thread Dean
I have a friend still using OS 9.1. He is having a problem opening links that people send him via Email. Outlook (version 5.02) will direct all links to simple text and then freeze untill he quits simple text. What preferances does he need to delete to fix this app assosiation. I've been away

Re: OS 9 Outlook Express question

2005-05-24 Thread John McGibney
On May 24, 2005, at 1:04 PM, Dean wrote: I have a friend still using OS 9.1. He is having a problem opening links that people send him via Email. Outlook (version 5.02) will direct all links to simple text and then freeze untill he quits simple text. What preferances does he need to delete

Re: busted iBook

2005-05-24 Thread Russell Kerstetter
that, I do not know the answer to, as i do not know how to tell the difference or what that even means. it looks like a caterpiller chip only a lot smaller. Russell On 5/24/05, Tom and Lisa P [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tripped and fell on my iBook causing it to no longer function. Upon

Re: Mac OS X.3.9 on Wallstreet 233MHz?

2005-05-24 Thread macnifico
Hi again, Listers! Thank you all for your opinions, tips, etc. One thing that I found is that I still do not learn the names of the versions, so I'm always wondering if Panther is X.3 or X.2. :-) James Sanderson wrote: if you really like Panther more than Jaguar. This comp had issues with

Re: TiBook power adapter problem (update)

2005-05-24 Thread Larry le Mac
From: Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] If it's only when it goes to sleep, it's a software issue; possibly a firmware one, if they released a firmware update for the TiBook. What a dork, I've been updating Pismos left, right and centre, but it never crossed my mind. Doh! There is a 4.1.8

Re: Mac OS X.3.9 on Wallstreet 233MHz?

2005-05-24 Thread Nick Marshall
On Tue, 24 May 2005, macnifico wrote: I installed OS X when it came out, but didn't run well on my Wallstreet, then I installed OS X.2 on it and it was passable. I sold that PB, bought a Pismo and installed OS X.3 on it. What a difference! This was usable! But, I sold my Pismo, too. I was

Re: busted iBook

2005-05-24 Thread Tom and Lisa P
that, I do not know the answer to, as i do not know how to tell the difference or what that even means. it looks like a caterpiller chip only a lot smaller. Russell Thats quad flat, so it is fixable in theory. Got a picture ? Mad Dog -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/

Re: Mac OS X.3.9 on Wallstreet 233MHz?

2005-05-24 Thread Tom and Lisa P
And Mad Dog wrote: Its going to be slow, but what do you expect. I am quite surprised how well my G3/300 WS2 runs 10.3.9. Using XPF you might have to fiddle a bit if you get the Purple Panther Problem, but its solvable. I don't remember reading about the PPP. What is it? You get a purple

Re: Mac OS X.3.9 on Wallstreet 233MHz?

2005-05-24 Thread James Sanderson
On 24 May 2005, at 15:01, macnifico wrote: Hi again, Listers! Thank you all for your opinions, tips, etc. One thing that I found is that I still do not learn the names of the versions, so I'm always wondering if Panther is X.3 or X.2. Panther=X.3 Jaguar=X.2 Jaguar ran slowly on the WSI

Re: Burning CD's with Disk burn

2005-05-24 Thread PETE
--- Larry le Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John.E.Abraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a Wallstreet 300 Mhz running OS X 10.1.5. The 300MHz is not a Wallstreet but a PDQ :o) Larry (in a pcky mood)... ;o) what's a PDQ? Pete. __ Do

Re: Burning CD's with Disk burn

2005-05-24 Thread PETE
Found the answer to my own question. I should have thought before I submitted the email: http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/powerbook_g3/faq/technical_performance.html --- PETE [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- Larry le Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John.E.Abraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] I

Re: Need tips for using PowerBook as desktop system

2005-05-24 Thread bee
On May 25, 2005, at 7:36 AM, G-Books wrote: Hey, Brian ... Are you saying you're using the tuner on a VCR to input TV signal into your PowerBook? If so, what software are you using to view it? ... Yeah, I can see the wires getting out of hand here, too ... I do have wireless network, but

Burning mad, Firewire problem

2005-05-24 Thread Brent Baeslack
I'm hoping that the combined knowledge of the list can end my firewire torture. I should be able to connect my PISMO 400 mhz 768 MB OS 10.3 in firewire target disk (FTD) mode to a Quicksilver 733 mhz 640 MB OS 10.3 but every time I try to access the FTD for backup purposes it freezes. I

Re: Another Opinion wanted

2005-05-24 Thread Tom Peterson
Nick Marshall wrote: On Mon, 23 May 2005, Tom and Lisa P wrote: What would be better for running OS X on a Wallstreet (yes, I know a WS isnt an optimal solution); a G3/500 or a G4/400 ? Unless the apps you are going to use have been optimized by Altivec, iTunes for instance, go

Re: Burning mad, Firewire problem

2005-05-24 Thread Nick Marshall
Are you following the directions properly from Apple? Are you wanting to move files from the Pismo to the Qs? The order should be QS on. Shut down PB. Connect firewire cable. Start the PB while holding down the 'T' key. The PB should appear as a drive to the QS. Then you could drag any files

Re: Another Opinion wanted

2005-05-24 Thread Nick Marshall
On Tue, 24 May 2005, Tom Peterson wrote: Nick Marshall wrote: On Mon, 23 May 2005, Tom and Lisa P wrote: What would be better for running OS X on a Wallstreet (yes, I know a WS isnt an optimal solution); a G3/500 or a G4/400 ? Unless the apps you are going to use have been

Re: Burning mad, Firewire problem

2005-05-24 Thread David Lesher
I'm hoping that the combined knowledge of the list can end my firewire torture. I should be able to connect my PISMO 400 mhz 768 MB OS 10.3 in firewire target disk (FTD) mode to a Quicksilver 733 mhz 640 MB OS 10.3 but every time I try to access the FTD for backup purposes it freezes. Try