Re: Wall Street, wi-fi, and OS 9.1

2004-06-13 Thread Andrew Kershaw
There is no need for a cardbus card. I had an ORiNICO Silver card in a Wallstreet and the card worked right off the box with the AirPort software in OS 9. -Laurent. Sorry, I don't understand. Where DOES such a card go, if not in a Cardbus slot? In an expansion bay? It would go in the CardBus

Re: Wall Street, Wi-fi, and OS 9.1?

2004-06-13 Thread Andrew Kershaw
At 5:42 PM -0600 6/13/04, Andrew Kershaw wrote: The AirPort card is a special card with something funny going on. It's actually CardBus, but it doesn't work in CardBus slots. I've read that Apple switched a few pins around so that it will not work in standard CardBus slots but only

Thermal Paste Rules!

2004-06-12 Thread Andrew Kershaw
WOW! I picked up a PowerLogix Blue Chip/WS 466 for my Wallstreet 233MHz/512kB recently. (A _very_ nice upgrade, by the way. The Wallstreet now gives my Pismo 500 a run for it's money on most tasks.) It didn't come with it's original heat sink disk, so I transplanted one from the 233's CPU.

Re: 540 and 7300

2004-06-10 Thread Andrew Kershaw
7300 can do with an ethernet bridge ($100!). Those things (the D-Link DW-810+'s) work pretty reliably in our experience, We've used them to add some systems where there were no more jacks. Hi Bruce! Have you guys tried the ORiNOCO PCI/PC Card bridge adapters? You stick a PCMCIA card in the

Re: 540 and 7300

2004-06-10 Thread Andrew Kershaw
You might get more stories from the PowerMac list... -Laurent. Yeah, I know it's OT here. Sadly, they were no help. Only one other lister had tried the card (same model as mine), and he had no success either. Peace, Drew -- Author of ClassicStumbler email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web:

Re: New PowerBook question.

2004-06-09 Thread Andrew F.
You can replace both in the 15 and 17 inchers, only the 12 has the on-board memory soldered on (256MB). Andrew On 6/9/04 2:22 PM, Timothy Luoma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/8/04 6:40 PM, Marcin Wichary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To get straight to the point: I am currently thinking

Re: next generation of laptop construction and design

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
use simultaneously). Any problems on the new version yet? Any features that justify spending money? Andrew On 6/7/04 11:27 PM, Timothy Luoma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/8/04 2:21 AM, Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still prefer the feel of the IBM Eraserhead Thingee, which to me

Re: next generation of laptop construction and design

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
Much too large and heavy. Andrew On 6/8/04 12:49 AM, Susan Platter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The whole ergonomics of the G3 Series is (are?) superior to later models. The trackpad that follows the contour of the case interior, the excellent keyboard, the curved case that somehow makes

Re: next generation of laptop construction and design

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
Problem with a touchscreen is that for the touch capability they usual sacrifice some brightness and sharpness. If they could make one that looked as good as a conventional TFT that would be a good option. Andrew On 6/8/04 7:12 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message

Re: next generation of laptop construction and design

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
No, you aren't. Despite all of the advances, I still consider my old 145B to be about the best writing machine I've ever used. I miss it so much I've actually toyed with the idea of getting another one. Andrew On 6/8/04 9:30 AM, Christopher Kolp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's take it back

Re: next generation of laptop construction and design

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
Titanium or aluminum? The aluminum keyboard is fabulous, but the one on the titanium feels mushy to me, much like an iBook keyboard. Andrew On 6/8/04 3:14 AM, Mikael Byström [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: the excellent keyboard (of the G3 series) Excuse me, but I

Re: office 2004 test drive

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
Thanks. I'll pick it up this afternoon and see how it goes. Andrew On 6/8/04 11:45 AM, TjL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .. Original Message ... On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 23:35:13 -0700 Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see your office 2004 test drive footer. How do you like it so

Re: Upping to X.3.4

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
Myh X.3.4 udates went perfectly (1GHz 12 PB, 400MZ Sawtooth) by doing something similar. I booted from the Panther CD and ran disk first aid for both errors (none) and to correct permissions, then just used Software Update which worked without a hitch. Andrew On 6/8/04 1:47 PM, Bruce Johnson

Re: Taking the plunge

2004-06-08 Thread Andrew F.
I would get the airport card before AppleCare, as the waranty can be added anytime during your first year. As for a Panther book, O'Reily's Missing Manual is excellent, if I could only find my copy. Andrew On 6/8/04 4:21 PM, Samantha Goodson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today I ordered a refurb

Re: ??? Wallstreet battery replacement cells ???

2004-06-07 Thread Andrew Kershaw
I didn't know the Wallstreet had built-in OpenFirmware. ALL PCI-based Macs (from the 7200 onward) have OpenFirmware. Some have a more complete OF than others, but all PCI-based Macs have OF to one degree or another. - Drew -- Author of ClassicStumbler email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web:

Re: next generation of laptop construction and design

2004-06-07 Thread Andrew F.
, the current 12 1GHz iBook makes the argument for a 12 PB more difficult with its higher RAM ceiling and PB-sized L2 cache, but oh that keyboard and the gorgeous aluminum case. Andrew On 6/7/04 9:12 PM, Hoju Dingo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I agree the White iBook was nice

Re: next generation of laptop construction and design

2004-06-07 Thread Andrew F.
made of to be accidentally touched. I'm just dreaming, but as a trackpad-hater and Mac-fan, that's all I can do. Andrew On 6/7/04 10:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of the next generation PowerBooks, it would be really neat if Apple would scrap the trackpads used

will iMic work with a Lombard?

2004-06-06 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
(400 Mhz OS 9.2.2)? -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- 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

Re: Wallstreet Wavelan Woes

2004-06-05 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
the computer with the Airport extensions off so I could eject the card. I understand that the WaveLan cards need other drivers in OSX but have no first hand experience with OSX. -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com

How thick is the drive in a Powerbook 1400?

2004-06-03 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
. Does anyone know how thick the OEM drives are? -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks

Re: Minidisk to Mac

2004-05-31 Thread Andrew
I have the newer USB NetMD recorder, and that too will not work with a Mac. I've even tried hooking it up using VPC 6.1 and Windows 2000 without any luck. My solution to get a $100 latop PC on eBay (Toshiba 266MHz Tecra 550) and use that for loading music onto my minidiscs. The icing here

Re: No devices found ...

2004-05-21 Thread Andrew Johnson
Wouldn't the processor have to be running for the HW test CD to run at all? As well as at least a portion of VRAM be functional for video to be displayed? Is this HW Test CD for the specific model PowerBook in question? -Andrew On Friday, May 21, 2004, at 12:18PM, Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL

Re: List mail bouncing message

2004-05-20 Thread Andrew
I'm bombarded with 10 to 15 warnings per day, but also I am sending and receiving messages just fine. Andrew -- China, which we call Red China, just exploded a nuclear bomb, which we called a device. © 1965, Tom Lehrer On May 20, 2004, at 11:21 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: On 20/05/04 13

Re: ...Panther + MS Virtual PC v6.1

2004-05-20 Thread Andrew
Adding the ram will of course help, as will avoiding Windows XP. Windows 2000 runs well enough, and since you have 50% more speed than I do, it should be better still. I devoted 384MB of physical RAM to VPC and am satisfied with the results. Andrew -Original Message- From: G-Books

Re: ...Panther + MS Virtual PC v6.1

2004-05-19 Thread Andrew
on the Sawtooth in OS9. Could be all of the extra ram on the PowerBook. Andrew -- China, which we call Red China, just exploded a nuclear bomb, which we called a device. © 1965, Tom Lehrer On May 19, 2004, at 8:13 PM, Jim Scolman wrote: Hi All, any thoughts, ideas, DIRECT EXPERIENCE with MS

Re: PISMO main battery, my lombard works without battery

2004-05-17 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
9.2.2 starts without the battery in (on AC). Perhaps Apple means the Lombard and Pismo can't use a two expansion bay devices at once? All my expansion bay stuff (CD, Zip, Superdisk/floppy) is asymmetric (will only fit the right bay). -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what

Re: WiFi...Why Apple over 3rd party

2004-05-17 Thread Andrew Kershaw
on 5/16/04 3:03 PM, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: ...WiFi why?. Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 10:43:40 -0700 Good morning All, I live in the Seattle area and we have all of the electronic and office big box stores, independent Apple dealers, and at least two Apple Stores. I am

Looking for a PowerBook icon

2004-05-13 Thread Andrew Main
, which is certainly a fine effort, but I don't care for the look of it.) Anyone know where a 15 AlBook icon (OS X .icns, scalable 16x16 to 128x128) can be found? Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished

Re: VPC crapped out

2004-05-11 Thread Andrew
as a hardware PC, just slower and with spotty USB results (My Sony NetMD player will not work, though VPC sees it). Andrew -- China, which we call Red China, just exploded a nuclear bomb, which we called a device. © 1965, Tom Lehrer On May 11, 2004, at 8:46 PM, Jason R wrote: I went out, got

Re: Clean Screens

2004-05-04 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Oh dear. Larry, Please try to remember that there are children on this list, not to mention the whole host of complaints you are going to get off list from insulted and angered adults. I hope you don't catch fire from all the flames that are coming your way... Peace, Drew -- Author of

Re: iSight with iBook...

2004-05-03 Thread Andrew
conference, so what are the options for cross-platform video conference? Andrew PS: Save the evangelist tell them to get a Mac bull, I refuse to spend other people's money for them. -Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Michael Shaw Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 4:44

Re: iSight with iBook...

2004-05-03 Thread Andrew
What is required to make it work? Just the iSight on the Mac and a standard webcam on AOL IM for Windows? Will a 400MHz G4 (Sawtooth) running Panther be fast enough, or will I need to boost the processor a bit? Andrew -Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf

Re: Micro$lime vs. Apple

2004-05-01 Thread Andrew
as well, especially the 1979 and earlier without the black plastic trunk cap. Oh, to stay on-topic, my 12 PowerBook would fit nicely in the small area behind the seats of either a Miata or an Alfa spider, though I think it would be happier in a shiney new Z4 than either. Andrew China, which we call

Re: vanishing battery

2004-04-25 Thread Andrew Kershaw
On Sunday, April 25, 2004, at 06:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My son's Wallstreet, running OSX 10.2.8, cannot see its power supply (yoyo) and consequently the battery has run down and the machine will not work. I've tried two, both of which worked previously. Anyone have (and solve) a

Re: Dead Trackpad?

2004-04-24 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Good suggestion. I woke up my Pismo this morning and I was able to move the trackpad sligthly (2) but then it stopped responding. Weird... -Laurent. Have you checked the cable connection at the trackpad? It may have worked itself loose - what you are describing sounds a bit like heat causing

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

Re: wireless USB

2004-04-20 Thread Andrew Kershaw
I have no idea how well Linksys wireless USB stuff works, but based on various comments I read about their networking products, they are not supportive at all for the Macintosh, so don't expect any support if you run into problems... Hi Laurent, I have a Linksys (wired) and when I tried to

Share2bluetooth on P800 ?

2004-04-19 Thread Andrew Linggar
dear all, i'm andrew from Indonesia. currently i'm using a powerbook G3 firewire (pismo), bluetooth dongle, sony erricsson P800 and ADSL modem. i just found a software called share2bluetooth that will enable the computer to share its internet conncetion via bluetooth to handphone, so we can

Re: Trying to get wireless to work

2004-04-18 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Confusing PB G3 identification - Jobs' idea of a bad joke. :\ Here's how to tell them apart: The 1998 PowerBook G3, called the Wallstreet, is a black PowerBook, thicker than the others, and has the family number M4753 on its bottom. The 1999 PowerBook G3, called the Lombard or Bronze Keyboard,

Re: What's Best

2004-04-13 Thread Andrew
12 G4 iBook brand-spanking-new is about the best value in the Apple line, new or used. Andrew -- China, which we call Red China, just exploded a nuclear bomb, which we called a device. © 1965, Tom Lehrer On Apr 13, 2004, at 7:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 4/13/04 6:46 PM, G-Books

Pink Pismo display?

2004-04-12 Thread Andrew Main
? Thanks, Andrew Main -- 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 http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list

Re: Moof - was Re: Ram / HDD....

2004-04-11 Thread Andrew Kershaw
http://www.redlightrunner.com/apmoofchilwa1.html The Mooof has a name? Clarus?? Yes. And if you spend enough time in Apple's tech- and dev-notes, you'll find quite a few stories and articles about Clarus the dogcow, including a very nice poem. Peace, Drew -Original Message- From:

Re: Two WS questions...

2004-04-06 Thread Andrew Kershaw
I recently switched from 12 to a 14 screen on my Wallstreet. How do I move the Control Strip to the bottom of the screen(!) as it is stuck where the bottom of the screen USED to be; now about 3/4th of the way down? Hold down the option key and click on the tab at the end of the control strip to

Re: Latest version of OSX for wallstreet/beige g3?

2004-04-05 Thread Andrew
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 15:50:17 -0800 Subject: Re: Latest version of OSX for wallstreet/beige g3? From: Robin Ashe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 1/24/04 11:01 AM, Andrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I own a wallstreet and beige g3 tower. I'd like

Re: Meritline External Enclosure Help-Question

2004-03-27 Thread Andrew Kershaw
You mean to re-initialize the entire hard drive just for one driver? Is it not just possible to install the driver to OS 9 so that it can read this external drive? I've never done the re-initialization and am a bit reticent unless I can't find an easier, simpler way. You shouldn't have to do that.

Re: laptop comparison?/photoshop

2004-03-26 Thread Andrew
The aluminum case really looks cool too, love my 12 PB! Andrew --- AKR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For day-to-day email, web surfing, word processing and even most games, you won't notice a difference. Even Diablo II runs as well on the iBook as it did on the Powerbook and almost

Re: Memory problem

2004-03-24 Thread Andrew
That's an OS X kernel panic, and bad or incorrect memory is the most common cause. Andrew --- Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 24/03/04 07:42, Hector I Macedo at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just received and tried a new 256 megs on the upper slot of a Wallstreet 292

Re: Running Yellow Dog Linux on a 400 MHz PowerBook G3 Pismo

2004-03-20 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Why would you ever want to install Linux on a Mac when OS X is the best personal Unix ever? Who cares _why_ he wants to use Linux?! Sorry, but answers like that really get under my skin. There are plenty of reasons why a person might want to use Linux instead of OS X. Cost might be one of

Re: OS 10.3.3 (anti-virus question)

2004-03-19 Thread Andrew
use ANY computer without antivirus, even a Mac. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 19, 2004, at 4:47 AM, Steve Fuller wrote: EVERYONE needs antivirus software, not necessarily for YOUR Mac

Re: OS 10.3.3 (anti-virus question)

2004-03-19 Thread Andrew
Norton is not the only AV program for Mac. There is Virex, and somebody on this list mentioned another last week, though I don't recall the name. I've had good luck with Norton AV and since they give upgrade pricing from PC versions, the price was right. Andrew --- Harry D. Corsover [EMAIL

Re: Airport Alternatives

2004-03-19 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Thanks for the head-up, Hugo. Does it support AppleTalk? I still have a LaserWriter 16/600PS which uses EtherTalk (AppleTalk over Ethernet), so I need to be able to print wirelessly... -Laurent. -- Can't you configure that LW to use LPR? That should work with any TCP/IP-slash-LPR client (UNIX,

Re: OS 10.3.3

2004-03-18 Thread Andrew
Thats funny, my Norton AV (9.0) is working perfectly under 10.3.3, and I didn't even bother to disable it when I ran the updater. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 18, 2004, at 3:05 PM, Dr. John

Re: Sound advice needed

2004-03-18 Thread Andrew
Sound on my 12 PowerBook is awesome, for a laptop anyway. Watched Lawrence of Arabia on it when staying in a motel room and didn't even bother with headphones. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 18

Re: OS 10.3.3 (anti-virus question)

2004-03-18 Thread Andrew
EVERYONE needs antivirus software, not necessarily for YOUR Mac, but for EVERYONE ELSE who uses Windows. A Mac can very easily forward a virus. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 18, 2004, at 4:44 PM

Re: Friend wants to play PC games on his first Mac. . .

2004-03-15 Thread Andrew
Or for the same price, buy an older PC for the games. Andrew --- Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 15/03/04 11:40, Zoltan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hello, A friend of mine has to get a PowerBook. . .he can't afford a new one, so I suggested the best one for the money

Re: Best laptop for $750?

2004-03-15 Thread Andrew
Refurbished or leftover G3 iBook, I've seen the 800MHz in that range, and you may be able to get the 900MHz 12. -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 15, 2004, at 7:47 PM, Rad Craig wrote: If a person had $750 to

Re: Best laptop for $750?

2004-03-15 Thread Andrew
But the iBook is much more modern and supports Quartz Extreme, which no Pismo will ever do. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 15, 2004, at 8:35 PM, Tom Ethen wrote: And far more difficult to work

Re: Best laptop for $750?

2004-03-15 Thread Andrew
I'll take the fast video over extra slots any day. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 15, 2004, at 8:48 PM, Tom Ethen wrote: But it does have two Firewire ports, a PCI slot, IR and two bays for a number

Re: VPC on a g4 12inch..

2004-03-14 Thread Andrew
MiniDisc, which lacks Macintosh support. Just for kicks I installed Age of Empires, and surprise of surprises, it runs pretty well and is VERY playable. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 14, 2004, at 8:11

Re: VPC on a g4 12inch..

2004-03-14 Thread Andrew
, but will wait until I upgrade my memory and see if that helps enough (I hope). My recommendation would be Windows 2000, as you won't use this for serious game play anyhow. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 14

Re: Timing my first Mac purchase

2004-03-13 Thread Andrew
a (antivirus-protected) Mac is enough justification to switch on its own. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 13, 2004, at 5:00 AM, Bob wrote: Way to go, by switching to Mac. I was in the PC world

Re: Two Weeks with 12 PB

2004-03-10 Thread Andrew
Yes, I've tried that, but it doesn't work well. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 9, 2004, at 9:10 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: on 09/03/04 23:45, Andrew at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [snip!] I have

Re: Couldn't help myself: 800 mhz G3 ibook + Mac OS 10.3: $699 at CDW

2004-03-09 Thread Andrew
This list makes me miss my old 145B, but love and appreciate my 1GHz 12 PB. Andrew --- mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is not a new powerbook it just a new white case to go over my old 1400. Hi Gang: As a faithful member of the long-in-the-tooth powerbook club, I've owned

Re: Battery Reset for Pismo

2004-03-09 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Hmmm, I'm thinking (uh-oh!! :-) since the PB-to-battery comm is done over a serial interface, might it be possible to directly capture (on Lombard of course) what BR 'says' to the battery and then use that to connect to, and reset, a battery over an external serial interface? Not that Pismo

Re: Battery Reset for Pismo

2004-03-09 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Heck if I know if I even need MacsBug, but I figured if I could trap the sysenvirons calls and see the differences between Lombard's and Pismo's responses I'd have some good pointers as to the actual mechanism used to differentiate the PBs. It's fun to play with actually, once you know a few basic

Two Weeks with 12 PB

2004-03-09 Thread Andrew
the PC that my wife and daughter share. I will set it up to dual boot OS 9 (for my daughter's games) and Panther for my wife's email and word processing, and for my use as a backup to my PowerBook. Well, there it is, confessions of a 4-time switcher. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says

Re: Battery Reset for Pismo

2004-03-08 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Been there, done that (doncha just love GestLab?!?), still haven't been able to figger the selector used by BR. I'll repeat the (huge) caveat that I'm not a programmer, though I've tried to play one. :-) I'll have to run over the files I generated back when I tried this the first time, maybe

Re: HP printer doesn't print through Classic

2004-03-08 Thread Jonathan R. Andrew
On Mar 8, 2004, at 3:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just returned a psc2410 to Costco... wreaking havoc causing freezes, spontaneous quits (confirmed by a Conflict Catcher test). I assumed it wanted OSX and but I don't intend to go there so returned it. It never did print but, like you

Re: rebuilding batteries

2004-03-07 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Dang it, I really want to hack Battery Reset to run on Pismo, it's gotta be possible! Has anyone just tried changing the gestalt? Or are the Lombard and Pismo Mach gestalt the same (410 for New World, I think)? Otherwise, you might try playing around with GestLab to find differences between

Re: CD disk image

2004-03-06 Thread Andrew
I want to boot to a CD other than my install disk, so that I can use Diskwarrior (my version is too old to boot my PowerBook) and Norton DiskDoctor. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 6, 2004, at 2:25

9.2.2 boot doesn't mount OS X volume

2004-03-06 Thread Jonathan R. Andrew
Standard Apology: I checked the database and didn't see any articles addressing this, so excuse this repeat if it is one. Equip: Lombard (G3 333 PB) 384MB/40GB, partitions: OS 10.2.8 (25GB) , OS 9.2.2 (7GB), non-bootable (6GB). Problem: When I boot in 9.2.2, at startup I get a message

HP printer doesn't print through Classic

2004-03-06 Thread Jonathan R. Andrew
I am running 10.2.8 with 384MB/40GB, and I recently bought an HP psc 2410 all-in-one. I have Photoshop 5.5 running in Classic, and it prints to the old Epson just fine, but I can't make it print to the HP, though the chooser sees the HP and it is selected. Everything looks as it should,

Re: HP printer doesn't print through Classic

2004-03-06 Thread Jonathan R. Andrew
On Mar 7, 2004, at 5:23 AM, Jonathan R. Andrew wrote: HP says they do not support printing from Classic. Anyone with a workaround? I remember a similar issue with my HP PSC 950. Seemed the problem was that the Classic and the OS X printer drivers were conflicting with one another. Try

Re: Noisy harddrive ?

2004-03-04 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
are interested I'd be happy to share all the gory details. I'd love to do this with a couple of 520 powerbooks I've got lying around but haven't found any solid state SCSSI drives yet. -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored by http

Fwd: Bootable CDs

2004-03-03 Thread Andrew
I had the same problem with Norton Utilities 8.0 and Diskwarrior.  What I'd like to know is how to make a bootable CD image from Panther that I can add my own utilities to.  One CD with TT Deluxe, Norton DiskDoctor and Diswarrior would be very convenient.   Andrew 12 PB 1GHz -- G-Books

CD disk image

2004-03-03 Thread Andrew
So nobody knows how to make a bootable OS X CD? As an old Windows user, having a bootable disk was always easy and frequently useful, so I need to know how to make one for my PB. Andrew Tom, What do you mean by will show up like commercial CD's do? Like with a custom icon? -Laurent

Re: CD disk image

2004-03-03 Thread Andrew
, Andrew I believe that Toast has the ability to make bootable CD's. The best way to control the appearance of the CD is to first create a disk image with Disk Utility. Put your content in it, arrange the icons, the window size, the disk icon, etc. Then, when you're ready to burn, I believe

Re: CD disk image

2004-03-03 Thread Andrew
That program specifically excludes Panther, which is the only version of OSX I have (came on my 12 1 GHz PB). Andrew --- Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 3, 2004, at 11:01 AM, Andrew wrote: So nobody knows how to make a bootable OS X CD? A yes they do: BootCD http

Re: CD disk image

2004-03-03 Thread Andrew
Problem is I need it to work with Panther, as that is the only OS that I have, and the only one that my 12 1GHz AlBook will boot to. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Mar 3, 2004, at 11:31 AM, Krevnik wrote

Re: Wierd noise in Mail

2004-02-29 Thread Andrew
Yup, when you download mail there is one sound, and if you check mail and there is none, you get another. The sounds are subtle, and rather cool. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB! © Tom Lehrer, 1965 On Feb 29, 2004, at 9:27 AM

Re: Wierd noise in Mail

2004-02-29 Thread Andrew
bonus, the program is just more Mac-Like, which I guess is to be expected. I've only been back on the Mac for a week and a half, but already I've become addicted to a better computing experience. Andrew -- The lord's our shepherd says the psalm, but just in case., WE'D BETTER GET A BOMB

Re: Ebay G5 query

2004-02-24 Thread Andrew
On 2/24/04 5:09 AM, kochkodin kochkodin@verizon.net wrote: There was a similar ad that ran in Mac Addict last year..in the summer for about 2 months or more IIRC...There was a lot of discussion about it back then...I think it turned out to be a pyramid scam...Haven't heard or seen anything

Re: WallStreet RAM upgrade question

2004-02-24 Thread Andrew Kershaw
I believe the reason for one Low Profile is that a larger one won't fit on the underside of the processor card. Not enought clearance between the DIMM and the logic board. Ken It's because a full sized SO-DIMM is too long to fit. The RAM slot is too close to the edge of the daughter card, and

Re: CD burning question: G4 iBook

2004-02-20 Thread Andrew
http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com --- How can it be done without spending $90 for Toast 6? I just bought a 12 AlBook and MS Office v.X, so software money is rather short right now. Andrew -- G-Books is sponsored by http

cooling down Lombard?

2004-02-19 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
seem to difficult and it has to help. Any recommendation for the paste itself? Thanks -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check

New to the list and OSX

2004-02-19 Thread Andrew
12 PowerBook. Not sure yet about how Panther compares to XP, as I'm still learning my way around, but so far I'm impressed. The interface is attractive and the hardware is simply gorgeous. Anyway, I'll post more once I'm up to speed. Andrew -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com

Re: New to the list and OSX

2004-02-19 Thread Andrew
On 2/19/04 2:26 PM, Tim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thursday, February 19, 2004, at 04:07 PM, Andrew wrote: Hello all. After six years on the dark side, I went out yesterday and bought myself a new PowerBook. Welcome, Andrew. Funny how my PC fanatic friend calls Macs the 'dark

Re: safari ills..

2004-02-13 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
I use a lombard g3 333mz and i've had great results out of Mozilla FireFox 0.8 browser it's the fastest I've found for my Lombard give it a try!! Gary Gary Which OS are you running on the Lombard? -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored

Re: Can Wallstreet G3/300 run under OS 9.2?

2004-02-12 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
after which the extra RAM could be replaced. Could the Wallstreet have the same problem? Easy enough to find out. -- Andrew in Ann Arbor technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com

Re: Can Wallstreet G3/300 run under OS 9.2?

2004-02-11 Thread Andrew in Ann Arbor
with 9.2.2. I started with 9.1, upgraded to 9.2.1 then 9.2.2. -- Andrew in Ann Arbor firmly behind the curve. technology is the answer, what was the question? -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web

Re: totally dead battery

2004-02-08 Thread Andrew Kershaw
on 08/02/04 11:28, w miller at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it possible for a li-on battery for a Lombard (M7318) to be completely and forever dead? I've tried battery reset and get a box that tells me it's reset and to charge it, but the computer is not seeing it, before or after the

Wallstreet as Media center

2004-02-08 Thread Andrew Johnson
-in 13.3 screen finally bucked the kicket) (as an aside, does anyone know a place where I can get a replacement video cable for the 13.3 LCD that isn't $70-140, most places charge exorbitantly high prices for these simple ribbon cables) Thanks, Andrew -- G-Books is sponsored by http

Re: Space Key Question - maybe stupid question, don't laugh please!

2004-02-04 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Hi guys, this is my first post here. I just bought a WallStreet from eBay. Everything is fine except the space key. It pops up a video player window instead of inputing a space in the editor window. However, I found Shift+Space is functioning as the input of a space. Is that because of some lock?

Re: Connecting my Lombard to a Pc

2004-02-03 Thread Andrew, a Mac Freak
. That is, if both you and your girlfriend have infared ports. -- Andrew, a Mac Freak -- 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

Re: ..red stripe Pismo...

2004-02-03 Thread Andrew, a Mac Freak
Sounds like a loose video cable. Can't help you with opening the case, though, since I've never owned a Pismo : ( -- Andrew, a Mac Freak -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site

Re: OT: please stop rehashing this old myth!!!

2004-02-01 Thread Andrew, a Mac Freak
the Apple now and in the future. -- Andrew, a Mac Freak -- 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 http://lowendmac.com

Re: iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program

2004-01-29 Thread Andrew Kershaw
See: http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/ Yay, Apple makes good! Some of the juicier details: When does the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program begin? The program begins on January 28, 2004. How long is the iBook Logic Board Repair Extension Program available? The program covers

Re: FW disk mode crashed host

2004-01-27 Thread Andrew Kershaw
My reply doesn't really answer the OP's questions, but . . . I've not used FW target disk mode, but for fast file transfers I was mighty impressed with filesharing using TCP/IP-over-FW. I haven't done any timed benchmarks but Finder copies between a pair of Pismos is _fast_fast_fast_. Perhaps

TiBook value?

2004-01-27 Thread Andrew
Can anybody help me find a site that lists the current value for a Titanium Powerbook G4 666 30 gig HD? In Canada if that makes a difference. TIA -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our

Latest version of OSX for wallstreet/beige g3?

2004-01-24 Thread Andrew
I own a wallstreet and beige g3 tower. I'd like to upgrade them to OSX. I recall reading that these two computers were only able to run early versions of OSX. What is the latest OSX version each of these computers can run? TIA -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small

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