Re: G-Books Google List

2006-02-18 Thread macnifico
Yes, you need to create an account on Google Groups to get the emailed digests, because you need to set your preferences, AFAIK. All you need enter is your email address and a password; and they already HAVE your e-mail address... -- Bruce Johnson No, not true. I did it all from ny

Re: security re: file sharing/networks

2006-01-14 Thread macnifico
Hi, Listers! After reading all those theft of service dire warnings, unenforsable (sp.?) in my view, and considering that I live in Mexico, just across the border from Texas, I went to see the top engineer in my Cable Company Internet Division. The official line: I can have 5 computers

Re: Software Piracy

2005-12-09 Thread macnifico
Hi, Listers! It is permisible by the eBay rules, to contact you about a similar item being auctioned in eBay. It is NOT permisible to contact you to offer you a similar item by-passing eBay, (a private sale). It is permisible to sell a computer with the OS only. The rules do not specify that

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

2005-05-24 Thread macnifico
don't remember reading about the PPP. What is it? Once again, thank you all for your input. I'm leaning to stay with OS 9.2.2, until I get at least a 300 MHz CPU upgrade. Best regards. macnifico (Hugo Diaz) o The only thing we knew for sure about Henry

Mac OS X.3.9 on Wallstreet 233MHz?

2005-05-23 Thread macnifico
Hi, Listers! I'm getting a Wallstreet with a 6 Gb HD, 288 Mb RAM, and 233 MHz G3. It's going to be used mainly for light Web browsing, and a few Excel spreadsheests. Nothing processor-intensive. I was wondering if OS X.3 would run OK on this machine, or if I should stay with OS 9.2.2. I have

Re: **NEW** 14 1.33Ghz G4 iBook for Sale

2005-04-27 Thread macnifico
From: Brian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: **NEW** 14 1.33Ghz G4 iBook for Sale Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 23:30:15 -0500 Winona State in minnesota has the same system. People put up with it too. Dunno why. It's not like it's that hard to allow someone to connect with their own PC or mac to a large

RE.: Anyone still using the Powerbook G3 Kanga Original

2005-02-03 Thread macnifico
, I need DVD playing on my laptop, and every new program requires OS X.2 or .3 , so I had to sell it, and with the funds I bought a Pismo. Another thing, They have the BEST sound of ANY Mac laptop that I have ever heard. Sound like a ghood quality portable stereo. Hope this helps. Macnifico -- G

Power Adapter for iBook

2004-12-20 Thread macnifico
Hi, Listers! My question: Does the White iBook G3 600 MHz, 14'; use the same AC adapter that early iBooks and late G3 PowerBooks? Specifically, the Yo-Yo Adapter? TIA and best regards. macnifico -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter

Re.: All in one printer for Pismo?

2004-12-08 Thread macnifico
At 12:21 PM -0500 12/8/04, G-Books wrote: Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 17:49:18 -0600 From: macnifico [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re.: All in one printer for Pismo? At 1:30 PM -0500 12/7/04, G-Books wrote: From: Rad Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: All in one printer for Pismo? Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 12:47

Re.: All in one printer for Pismo?

2004-12-07 Thread macnifico
, and will install the needed software and check how will it works on my Pismo/512 Mb/OS X.3.6. Will keep you posted. :-) Best regards. Hugo Diaz macnifico at spymac.com macnific at cablecomrey.com.mx -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter. Bob Dylan

Re: Wi-Fi, Pismo and Panasonic Cordless Phone

2004-12-03 Thread macnifico
for a short time. Best regards. Hugo Diaz macnifico at spymac.com macnific at cablecomrey.com.mx -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter. Bob Dylan, Brownsville Girl. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: Wi-Fi, Pismo and Panasonic Cordless Phone

2004-12-02 Thread macnifico
At 15:30 -0500 1/12/04, G-Books wrote: On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 15:38:24 -0600 macnifico [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could the NetGear base be the culprit? I do not want to turn it off and get of the Internet every time I get a call. :-( Cordless phones and WIFI do not get along. I've had scores

Wi-Fi, Pismo and Panasonic Cordless Phone

2004-11-29 Thread macnifico
not want to turn it off and get of the Internet every time I get a call. :-( TIA Hugo Diaz macnifico at spymac.com macnific at cablecomrey.com.mx -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter. Bob Dylan, Brownsville Girl. -- G-Books is sponsored

Re.: Pismo Processor Temperature: What is normal?

2004-07-26 Thread macnifico
My readings with Temperature Monitor: Pismo 400 MHz, 256 Mb, Hitachi 40 Gb Smart Disk PowerPC 750, version 83.0 Pismo 400 MHz: 44.0 C after being on 6 hours Smart Disk Hitachi: 51.0 C Yes, your CPU temperature is on the high side... or mine are too low. Best regards. macnifico -- The only thing

Dumb OS X.3.4 Question

2004-07-25 Thread macnifico
the reassuring sound of the Mac chord as the computer turns on? Best regards. macnifico Saludos desde Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico! -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter. Bob Dylan, Brownsville Girl. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com

Re: Dumb OS X.3.4 Question

2004-07-25 Thread macnifico
an OS feature? Best regards. macnifico ===0 macnifico, Most likely you've checked this, but take a look at your sound output level in your Sound Preference Panel, and also make sure the output indicates your built-in speakers. Also check your function keys, make sure

Safari not default

2004-07-05 Thread macnifico
Hi, Listers! I'm using OS X.3 on a Pismo. I prefer to use Netscape 7 instead of Safari, and Eudora 6.1 instead of Mail. How can I make them the default browser and mail app.? I can't find where this preferences are stored, like they were in Internet Configuration. Best regards. Hugo Diaz [EMAIL

Eudora Question, from OS 9 to OS X

2004-07-02 Thread macnifico
Hi, Listers! I've been using Eudora in several computers and several versions, and I always could move my massive amount of mail (around 35 Mb) from computer to computer and from several OSes, up to OS 9.2.2. Of course I have it backed up in CD, but I like to have it on hand. Now I have a Pismo

RAM on WS Pismo

2004-06-11 Thread macnifico
Hi, listers! Is the RAM on the Wallstreet and the Pismo the same and interchangeable? Best regards. Hugo Diaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter. Bob Dylan, Brownsville Girl. -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: Partition with 10.2?

2004-05-28 Thread macnifico
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMHO, Mac OS X 10.3.x with XPostFacto3 ( I use the a14 version) works much better on at least the Wallstreet II (PDQ) than do Jaguar. I used X.1.5 on a WallStreet 266MHz/192Mb/4Gb, but it was too slow. Then everybody was saying that X.2 was great on the WallStreet, so I

Re: Partition with 10.2?

2004-05-26 Thread macnifico
If you do decide to install OS 9 on the second partition, **be sure** to tell Disk Utility to install OS 9 drivers when you format and partition your drive. So, bear with me: Should I first partition the HD with OS 9 Disk Utility, and then Install OS X.2 on the first partition? Then OS 9.2.1 on

Partition with 10.2?

2004-05-24 Thread macnifico
Hello, fellow listers! I'm waiting for a WS 300 MHz with a 12 Mb HD. Do I have to partition the HD into a 8 Mb and a 4 Mb partition if I want to install OS X.2 OS 9.2.1? TIA Hugo Diaz -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter. Bob Dylan,

Corrupted Download?

2004-01-12 Thread macnifico
Hi, everybody? I've downloaded 3 times, on 3 different computers, with 3 different connections (cable, wiFi, 56 K modem), the OS 9.2.1 Update, and the 3 times there is an error and it can't be mounted. I also d/l'ed the Spanish version, with no problems. Should I, or how can I report this to

Last iBook/PowerBook that starts up on OS9?

2003-11-11 Thread macnifico
Hi, listers! I want to get a newer iBook/PowerBook that starts with Mac OS9. I'll install Mac OS X, too; but I'll have to learn it. OS X didn't run too well on my WallStreet with 256 Mb, so I un-installed it, and didn't learn much. So what iBook/PowerBook would you listers recommend? Best

Re.: Update Netscape for Pismo? and a NEW question

2003-08-24 Thread macnifico
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 15:53:20 -0500 From: Les Riess [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Update Netscape for Pismo? I have a Pismo 400, OS 9.1, and am using Netscape 4.75. I am increasingly having trouble loading some, but not all, Web pages

Re: Kanga won't boot (GLOD?)

2003-08-14 Thread macnifico
Kanga's don't get GLOD. GLOD is a 2400c thing. Change the posting title please. -- Kyle H. Hansen Hi, Kyle! Sorry to disagree, but GLOD happens in the Duo 2300 and in the PB 3400. Maybe not from the same exact

Re.: Lots of G3 wallstreet internal modem disconnecting- seenthisbefore?

2003-08-10 Thread macnifico
X Subject: Lots of G3 wallstreet internal modem disconnecting- seen this before? From: Sid Barras Hi all, My internal wallstreet modem is constantly dropping out, plus it connects at slower speeds (48000, or 49333 as opposed to 5 to 52000)

Re: Need recommendation for WS repair.

2003-08-01 Thread macnifico
Hi, Tom! Thank you for your input. I'll check with this companies before making my decision. Best regards. Hugo Diaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==0 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings.. I saw your posting about the Wallstreet repair. I had a similar issue with my Pismo

Need recommendation for WS repair.

2003-07-31 Thread macnifico
Hi! My PowerBook Wallstreet has this classic problem. I need to prop up the a/c plug so it exerts pressure, otherwise the battery won't charge, and even if the Control Strip shows that the PB is taking its power from the wall, the battery is the one that it really working, discharging

Re: Need recommendation for WS repair.

2003-07-31 Thread macnifico
Hi, Ken! I'm very BAD at soldering. I tried it a few years ago, and I was BAD. Now, with failing eyesight and trembling hands, I do not dare to even look at a soldering iron. I can exchange pieces of hardware (HDs, memory, CPUs upgrades, etc.) but no soldering, please. If it is just an

Re.: eBay PowerBooks

2003-07-15 Thread macnifico
, whenever an item goes above $400, I insist in an escrow service, and I have been following Chris tips for years. Best regards. Hugo Diaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] macnifico at eBay (535 positive feedback) -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter Bob Dylan

Re. : eBay PowerBooks

2003-07-15 Thread macnifico
==0 The really sad thing that I did notice though, was people bidding up the price on auctions so high that they might as well buy at a retail used/refurbished store. Foolish. Cheers - Steve K ===0 Steve: Some of us live where there are no

Re.: eBay

2003-07-14 Thread macnifico
=0 From: jdc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ebay Has anyone tried to buy a Powerbook on Ebay? Have you notices that most Powerbook sales are scams? Why doesn't Ebay or the police do anything about this? Joaquim ==0 I have bought and

Re.: Wallstreet memory 192MB ?

2003-07-03 Thread macnifico
---ORIGINAL MESSAGE From: Laurence TeknoLiber [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Wallstreet memory 192MB ? Date: Thu, 03 Jul 2003 14:47:53 +0200 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have read (on Apple's site) that the 266MHz Wallstreet will only accept 192MB RAM (64 + 128 in top

Re: Webcam and NetMeeting ?

2003-06-22 Thread macnifico
I remember that I was using iVisit for Mac. It has a version for Windows, too, but I don't remember if there's a OS X version. Anyway, it does work... Best regards. Hugo Diaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The only thing we knew for sure about Henry Porter is that his name wasn't Henry Porter Bob Dylan,

Mac OS X on WallStreet

2003-05-29 Thread macnifico
A few months ago I installed Mac OS X.1.5 on my WallStreet II, 266 MHz, 256Mb, 20 Gb. No problems, except that it doesn't support the DVD player or the USB and FireWire PC Cards that I have. My PC Card modem was supported only in v.X.1.5 with a generic driver that didn't had the speed of the