Re: Truthfully Expressed Opinion on Laptops

2003-03-29 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 3/29/03 10:35:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Saturday 29 March 2003 02:30 pm, you wrote: Michelle, Please send the image along. I have already started guessing what it looks like (2 possibilities come to mind). If it's large enough, I may use it for a desktop

Truthfully Expressed Opinion on Laptops

2003-03-28 Thread MikkiWokk
Today I received a photo from a friend indicating her four-legged friend's true feelings about her Wintel laptop. The list won't allow me to post the attachment. Anyone interested in receiving this photo -- email me offlist and I'll send it to you directly. Michelle Rally for America

Re: Cable Modem question

2003-03-27 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 3/27/03 2:12:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, I'm debating about going to cable modem (DSL in our part of Missouri isn't much of an option, and SBC/Southwestern Bell's DSL service is marginal, from friends I've checked with). The local cable modem people list

Re: Maxtor Hard Drives??

2003-03-18 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 3/17/03 6:58:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: CompUSA has a really nice 120gb 7200 RPM drive that is only $79.99 after rebate. If you need a drive BUY THAT ONE. You will not find a better deal. That is exactly the drive that I went and got last night. Thanks to you and

Maxtor Hard Drives??

2003-03-17 Thread MikkiWokk
Is there anyone available this afternoon who could provide some commentary on Maxtor hard drives? CompUSA has a 120 GB drive on sale. I'd like to add it to my desktop machine (I know, this isn't a PowerBook question), but only if it's reliable, fairly quiet, etc. I'd appreciate any

Re: The 17 PowerBook

2003-01-09 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 1/9/03 3:46:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 1/9/03 11:31 AM, Kevin Stevens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spew into the Cybertrough: Predictably, both of the people who have grabbed the end of this towel and started shaking are affiliated with Apple in some way. I don't give a

Re: Insurance Coverage on BeerBooks et al

2002-11-26 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 11/26/02 3:56:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is your personal opinion. He had a Powerbook 500 series and was able to buy a Pismo on eBay as a result of the insurance settlement. THAT is not fair business. Do the math and figure out the dates between the machines.

Re: Ti-Book case warp?

2002-11-05 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 11/3/02 9:32:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just want to check with the experience of the group: I notice that at the thin edge of the titanium case (around the two outside edges of the battery dock) the metal seems to be warping out and coming unglued on my original

Re: Airport connection dropouts

2002-11-05 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 11/3/02 1:30:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if other people on this list experience flaky Airport connections. I have a TiBook 667/GB Ethernet Rev B Airport Card and a graphite base station all the newest updates installed. Normally I've got all 4 bars no matter

Re: new to list/questions

2002-10-02 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 10/2/02 8:10:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just recieved a pismo have a few questions it's a g3 500 20 gig 256 It has os x..1.4 on it and I need to have os 9 can I just use the restore disk and add 9 with out deleting X? scotto Are you certain that you don't

Re: Sleepless hard drive still sleepless in CT

2002-10-01 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 10/1/02 8:57:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well last night I took the plunge and decided to re-install OS X to see if it would correct my sleepless Pismo. First I tried to do an Archive and Install. While the installation went off without a problem, I still had a

Re: Looking For Network Laser Printer

2002-09-26 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 9/26/02 8:44:52 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Right now, I have two iBooks on a home Airport network. I am looking for a laser printer that connects via ethernet, and costs around $300-400 US. Any ideas? What about print server hubs? How do they work, if at all under OS

Re: Option Restart

2002-09-22 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 9/17/02 8:08:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have installed OS X (10.1.5) and OS 9.2.2 on my Lombard. When I try to re-start holding the option key, I do NOT get the choice of operating systems; the computerjust boots into the OS selected on the Startup Disk control

Re: Refund from Apple (dot mac update)

2002-09-08 Thread MikkiWokk
So do you now forgive Apple, and would you reconsider having a .Mac account? Michelle --- Michelle K. Wachtel, Apple Product Professional, Inspiration to Information 804/794-6435, [EMAIL PROTECTED] A HREF=http://www.carbonus.com/23;www.carbonus.com/23/A or A

Re: Boundless Technology

2002-09-08 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 9/8/02 4:50:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone dealt with Boundless Technology (website: http://store.yahoo.com/boundless1/index.html) before? They have 512mb RAM for iBooks for $88 US, but I've seen better return policies. Anyone have experience? Don't know them.

Re: Slightly OT: Apple USB keyboard

2002-09-06 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 9/5/02 4:57:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 9/5/02 12:33 AM wrote: I've always been perfectly happy to use the built-in keyboard (although, since I have an early TiBook, I do hate only having one command key). I was so happy to see the Command key

Re: iCurve

2002-09-06 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 9/6/02 9:58:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/icurve/index.html I just bought this today. Seems like it will be pretty nice. I1ll let you all know once I actually use it. Walt Oooh, that is very sexy looking. I know you have

Re: Slightly OT: Apple USB keyboard

2002-09-04 Thread MikkiWokk
I have had the Macally ikey for 2-1/2 years now -- when I got my G4/450 tower, there was no Apple USB extended keyboard yet, and I had been accustomed to that from the ADB days -- there was no way I could give up the numeric keypad, the full-size function keys, the clearly-delineated

Re: A Little Startup Tidbit

2002-08-31 Thread MikkiWokk
The article in the Apple Knowledge Base (Article ID 106696 ) specifically states this works on single-volume systems. You indicate that you do have two partitions on your drive, which is why the X-key boot will not work for you. Michelle --- Michelle K. Wachtel, Apple

Re: G4 Ti-Book + 10.2 + Entourage = Network Problems

2002-08-30 Thread MikkiWokk
Has he tried trashing his Entourage preference file and let Entourage write a new one? harddrivename/users/hishomefolder/library/preferences/microsoft/entourage preferences Alternatively, has he tried to use the updated Mail application? He may discover that he doesn't need to use Entourage.

Re: root password

2002-08-30 Thread MikkiWokk
I didn't catch this thread from the beginning, but basically, single-user mode puts you right into Unix, with a Unix command line and having to enter Unix commands to give the machine instructions. Clearly, this is not what you want to do, as you have clearly indicated that you don't want to

A Little Startup Tidbit

2002-08-30 Thread MikkiWokk
I was just browsing the Knowledge Base, and came across something I'd not known before. There is always the decision of how one should install OS 9 and OS X on your machine. To partition or not partition? And of course, if you buy a new machine, it comes preconfigured with both OS 9 and OS X

Re: OT: Lexmark E322

2002-08-13 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 8/13/02 5:48:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I recently switched from my Wallstreet (OS 9) to a G4 800 PB, I decided to stick to OS X as far as possible. My only major gripe has been printer problems. I then bought a Lexmark E322 mono laser (from the cheapest

Re: power-saving tips needed -TiBook

2002-08-13 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 8/13/02 8:45:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I recently made a pilgrimage to see the geniuses at Smalldog - great bunch. In talking about battery life, now that my year-old Ti-Book battery is failing, they mentioned I could extend battery time by turning off the Airport

BIG HEADS UP RE 10.2 UPDATE

2002-07-29 Thread MikkiWokk
The Mac OS X up-to-date program, whereby you can get 10.2 for $19.95 plus tax HAS NOW BEEN EXPANDED. Initially this applied only to those purchasing a computer on or after July 17. The program now also includes purchases of a 10.1.3 retail box (you must provide proof of purchase) on or after

Re: I'm back...

2002-07-26 Thread MikkiWokk
Walter, I can understand your frustration with trying to get a question answered from .mac tech support. But have you cut off your nose to spite your face? If you were that entrenched with your email address, was it worth losing something that was costing you $4.17/month for the first year,

Re: How do I make a bootable CD?

2002-07-26 Thread MikkiWokk
I had previously seen a Quicktime movie on this by Christopher Breen of Macworld. I looked this up for you. Here's the link on how to create this CD. http://www.macworld.com/2001/12/movie/promo.html Hope this helps. Michelle --- Michelle K. Wachtel, Apple Product

Re: UW students forced to purchase a PC

2002-07-26 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 7/25/02 7:38:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I stated before, you can show up with a Mac and probably be just fine, but the PC is part of the tuition fee and you get one, like it or not. Deduct the amount from what you pay, and include a statement that clearly states

Re: I'm back...

2002-07-26 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 7/26/02 1:51:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah, I had already paid. In fact, the reason I paid was so that I could get support. I wanted to know if I would be able to convert my wife's existing iTools account under my .mac account. You know, pay the $10, and just

Re: Slightly OT -- Testimony for AppleCare

2002-07-26 Thread MikkiWokk
Please reread my posts. As I stated, the iPod is still under the one-year warranty (the 90-day warranty is gone -- it is now one year). And I did state that there is no extended AppleCare coverage available for purchase for the iPod. But when one requests service, whether for a product under

Slightly OT -- Testimony for AppleCare

2002-07-25 Thread MikkiWokk
I have a positive testimony for AppleCare that I would like to share among the listas. My son's iPod needed service -- the audio port was physically damaged and not working properly. Monday, 7/22, I went to the area of Apple's website where one can put in an order for service. The next

Re: UW students forced to purchase a PC

2002-07-25 Thread MikkiWokk
What will happen if a student refuses to get the prescribed machine and shows up with a Mac iBook or PowerBook? Are they using any proprietary software? Could any such software be run under VPC if necessary? Michelle --- Michelle K. Wachtel, Apple Product Professional,

Re: Restricting Applications on MacOS X

2002-07-15 Thread MikkiWokk
Real easy. Any apps in the applications folder are accessible by all users. So any apps you want exclusive access to -- move them out of the applications folder and put them in your own home folder. He can't get to them there unless he knows your login password. Michelle

Re: shutting down pb pismo

2002-06-30 Thread MikkiWokk
Wow. I've been working all day/night, so early this morning (and it's my birthday!!!) was my first chance to read ALL of the messages of this thread. I won't try to hit each point by point, but just wanted to add my two cents. I certainly don't want to escalate any flaming or political

Re: TiBook (good news)

2002-06-22 Thread MikkiWokk
Personally, I think you got a GREAT deal with that exchange. Isn't the TiBook wonderful? I know that there are folks who complain about it, but the Ti was my first new PB since my PB140 (yes, 140, not 1400) that I had since 1992. I love mine! As I've said many times, until I get a newer model,

Re: Call to action re: MacSlash.com

2002-05-30 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 5/30/02 9:26:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've never enlisted the power of the lists in this way before, but a grave injustice has been done against MacSlash, a Mac-related site I and many others visit daily. I don't understand. I read this post, and then went to

Great On-Air Mac Sighting

2002-05-26 Thread MikkiWokk
Great LCD iMac sighting on 20/20 with Barbara Walters Friday night. They have a new feature where they read viewer emails on air, and she had a beautiful new iMac on her desk, with the lovely silver Apple on the back of the LCD panel in plain view. She even commented on it, saying, Isn't this

New iBooks!

2002-05-20 Thread MikkiWokk
New iBooks are on Apple's site this morning. 4 existing configs. 12-inch 600MHz G3/128MB RAM/20GB hard drive/CDROM -- $1,199 700MHz G3/128MB RAM/20GB hard drive/combo -- $1,499 14-inch 700MHz G3/256MB RAM/30GB hard drive/CDROM -- $1,649 700MHz G3/256MB RAM/30GB hard drive/combo -- $1,799

Re: Where Are Airport Cards?

2002-05-09 Thread MikkiWokk
I do not have the original post from the person requesting an Airport card and don't know what the specific request was, but I have a never-used Rev. C card, including adapter. Contact me off-list. Michelle --- Michelle K. Wachtel, Apple Product Professional, Inspiration

Re: Service Manuals on freehost.nu gone? News on Sight

2002-04-24 Thread MikkiWokk
Don't know if he did, but I did!! Just had my reunion this past weekend! How about you? Michelle --- Michelle K. Wachtel, Apple Product Professional, Inspiration to Information 804/794-6435, [EMAIL PROTECTED] A HREF=http://www.carbonus.com/23;www.carbonus.com/23/A or A

Re: good security device for a powerbook?

2002-04-05 Thread MikkiWokk
In a message dated 4/5/02 12:02:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My experience is that anonymity- keep it hidden- and camouflage- carry it in a ratty old briefcase, and never leave it alone, work well. When you bring it out for use, do so in hiding (bathroom), and return it to it's

Re: Webmasters?

2002-03-23 Thread MikkiWokk
A lawyer can better clarify this (I am NOT one), but in general, intellectual property law states that if you do work as an independent contractor, unless you have a written contract that states that the client will own all rights to the created work, the artist/designer/creator retains the