Re: Cube Power Supply?

2009-04-22 Thread dc
You could try this, if you have a good hair dryer: http://www.cubeowner.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13846 At the CubeOwner site you can also find discussion threads about using the old version of the Dr. Bott as a Cube PSU. It should work if your Cube is stock and you don't need to run the

Re: How do I turn a Power Mac G5 into a server

2009-04-22 Thread Ken Daggett
On 22 Apr 2009, at 07:29:12 PDT, jensid wrote: Can it be done without spending $999.00 on X-Server? On Apr 22, 11:16 am, Dennis Myhand dmyh...@ednaisd.org wrote: Load X-server OS. That would be the best way to start. jensid wrote: This is what I have Model Name: Power Mac G5

Re: How do I turn a Power Mac G5 into a server

2009-04-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Apr 22, 2009, at 10:29 AM, jensid wrote: This is what I have Model Name: Power Mac G5 We would like to make it a server for 2 users adding more users later. On Apr 22, 11:16 am, Dennis Myhand dmyh...@ednaisd.org wrote: Load X-server OS. That would be the best way to start.

Re: How do I turn a Power Mac G5 into a server

2009-04-22 Thread jensid
Yes They did splurge on the drobo with 2 drives. Thank you for the advice. On Apr 22, 10:38 am, Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 22, 2009, at 10:29 AM, jensid wrote: This is what I have  Model Name:       Power Mac G5 We would like to make it a server for 2 users adding more

Re: Banned

2009-04-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Apr 22, 2009, at 10:36 AM, Ken Daggett wrote: On 22 Apr 2009, at 07:30:25 PDT, norm46 wrote: Kyle, Dan worked it out and I'm unbanned. I did not know you can only buy or sell one time a year. Are you sure? Norm -- That has been the rule on all LEM lists for the many

Re: How do I turn a Power Mac G5 into a server

2009-04-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Apr 22, 2009, at 10:55 AM, jensid wrote: On Apr 22, 10:38 am, Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com wrote: Any SATA 3.5 HD will work in your G5. They have recently released a 2TB drive, iirc. Is Western Digital or Seagate better? Which way is the wind blowing where you live? I USUALLY have

How do I get a remote computer without Wirelss inputs

2009-04-22 Thread andre stark
Hello all. I recently bought a 1.5 Hz emac for my son and wanted to put it on our network,.Since the cable modem is on the first floor and his room is on the third' any suggestions for a wireless crossover to get him on the network. I bought one that said it was mac compatible b ut it was

Re: How do I get a remote computer without Wirelss inputs

2009-04-22 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Apr 22, 2009, at 8:49 AM, andre stark wrote: Hello all. I recently bought a 1.5 Hz emac for my son and wanted to put it on our network,.Since the cable modem is on the first floor and his room is on the third' any suggestions for a wireless crossover to get him on the network.

Re: How do I get a remote computer without Wirelss inputs

2009-04-22 Thread MacGuy
why not just get an Airport Extreme card? J On Apr 22, 2009, at 8:49 AM, andre stark wrote: Hello all. I recently bought a 1.5 Hz emac for my son and wanted to put it on our network,.Since the cable modem is on the first floor and his room is on the third' any suggestions for a

Re: Mangled Quicksilver

2009-04-22 Thread earthweb
On Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:12:03 -0700, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: Select Disk Utility from the Installer menu when booted from the system CD. I found it - menu bar at top. I just wasn't looking up there. Also, the Read Me info is a scrolling window and that tripped me up

Re: Mangled Quicksilver

2009-04-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Apr 22, 2009, at 12:58 PM, earthweb wrote: Is there a list of stupid Mac mistakes anywhere on the internet? Will look and report back ... For Quicksilvers and similar era Macs? The G3-5 List archives located at: http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en EVERYONE on this this

Re: How do I turn a Power Mac G5 into a server

2009-04-22 Thread Clark Martin
jensid wrote: This is what I have Model Name: Power Mac G5 Model Identifier: PowerMac7,2 Processor Name: PowerPC 970 (2.2) Processor Speed:1.8 GHz Number Of CPUs: 2 L2 Cache (per CPU): 512 KB Memory: 2.5 GB Bus Speed: 900 MHz Boot ROM Version:

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Peter
If you want Highspeed Internet look for internet over Satelite. It is not that expensive anymore. If you want dialup, I would look for a local ISP first. Peter M. Sent with my mobile device -Original Message- From: Ron Romine ronrom...@mac.com Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:46:34 To:

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Alex Smith (K4RNT)
Do any local cellular providers offer 3G or equivalent data services in your area? If so, you may be able to get a much better connection than satellite and just slightly more expensive than what cable or DSL would be. Verizon EV-DO and ATT HSDPA are great options in those scenarios, and many

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Doug McNutt
At 15:46 -0500 4/22/09, Ron Romine wrote: I need a new Internet provider, I would like some input on my options. My son used Hughes Net satellite service out on the farm for a few years. It worked OK with 4 kids regularly on-line. The only problem was their fair use policy which would cut the

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Kenneth Peterson
At 3:46 PM -0500 4/22/09, Ron Romine wrote: I'm looking for options to dial up. There are lots of low-cost dial-up options out there; I'll offer a recommendation below. At 3:46 PM -0500 4/22/09, Ron Romine wrote: I would also like some speed at home on my G4 DA Tower as well. I carefully

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Hosemonkey
Wildblue satelite internet is pretty reasonable and available in most parts of the country. I have a complete Wildblue installation that I don't use anymore, I'll let it go cheap. They start at 49.00 a month and it leaves dialup and DSL in the dust. On Apr 22, 2:54 pm, Steve R

Dual Layed DVD Burner for an old G3.

2009-04-22 Thread Gus Rego
I currently have a PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D installed in my G3 BW. Hardware Overview: Machine Name:PowerMacG3series Machine Model:PowerMac1,1 CPU Type:PowerPC 750 (2.2) Number Of CPUs:1 CPU Speed:400 MHz L2 Cache (per CPU):1 MB Memory:768 MB Bus

LOOKING FOR A POWER MAC G3 AIO TO PURCHASE

2009-04-22 Thread Rick
I'm searching for this specific Power Mac - but since it's so old (98) is hard to find. Anyone know where one might be available? Thanks! Rick --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those

Re: LOOKING FOR A POWER MAC G3 AIO TO PURCHASE

2009-04-22 Thread Doug Burton
On Apr 22, 2009, at 8:33 PM, Rick wrote: I'm searching for this specific Power Mac - but since it's so old (98) is hard to find. Anyone know where one might be available? Thanks! Rick You might try posting on the Swaplist, they show up there from time to time. HTH Just a message from

Re: Dual Layed DVD Burner for an old G3.

2009-04-22 Thread Steve R
At 6:40 PM -0500 4/22/09, Gus Rego posted: I currently have a PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D installed in my G3 BW. Hardware Overview: Machine Name:PowerMacG3series Machine Model:PowerMac1,1 CPU Type:PowerPC 750 (2.2) Number Of CPUs:1 CPU Speed:400 MHz L2 Cache

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Clark Martin
Ron Romine wrote: I need a new Internet provider, I would like some input on my options. For nearly two decades I've been using Compuserve. Where I live, the cable service still does not offer cable modem support, nor does the phone company offer DSL. (Both claim the need for equipment

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Kris Tilford
On Apr 22, 2009, at 4:06 PM, Alex Smith (K4RNT) wrote: Verizon EV-DO and ATT HSDPA are great options in those scenarios, and many major network equipment vendors offer 3G mobile routers which accept data cards and/or USB modems. Costs for monthly service can vary up to $60-70/month

Re: Dual Layed DVD Burner for an old G3.

2009-04-22 Thread Paul
I've had good results on a P-III PC with the same burner (Pioneer DVR-112D), making dual layer and single layer discs. I've found it noticeably better at reading scratchy discs than its predecessor, the DVR-111D. On a PC, I use ImgBurn, which is compact, free, easy to use and powerful (IMO), and

Cube DVD drive compatible with slot-loading iMac?

2009-04-22 Thread Paul
I've recently acquired a Cube and several slot-loading iMacs. They all need some work to make them complete, so I'm wondering if their optical drives are compatible. I haven't opened the Cube enough to see much of the optical drive, but it looks thinner, more like an iMac drive than a standard