Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread Paul
> I think what he meant was to boot into Open Firmware, then type   > "reset-nvram" and hit return, then type "reset-all" and hit return.   > This gave me a lot more battery life once doing this with a Wallstreet. > I've read about similar but more elaborate procedures, involving several full di

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Bequette Jeff
On May 13, 2009, at 1:39 PM, Peter wrote: > Update went well on my QS. No problems at all. > > Peter M. > > Sent with my mobile device No problem with update, dual 1.8/5gb ram Bequette Jeff jbeque...@tconl.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message be

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread Marty Levine
On 5/13/09, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On May 12, 2009, at 8:21 PM, Baha Ata wrote: > > > For my point of view, iMac version as you mentioned will be > > determined. If i am in same shoes with him, i get rid off the ibook, > > if it is higher iMac G5 focus on it. > > > It's a real pain in the

Internet Connection Sharing Help

2009-05-13 Thread Mac G4
I am trying to share my internet connection but am having issues. I am running 10.4.11 on Intel iMac. What I want to do is the following:My internet comes in via USB (yes thats right), I want to share that with the built in ethernet out to my wireless router ethernet port. Then have all my othe

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread joe
On May 13, 2009, at 11:34 AM, Baha Ata wrote: > You catched my eyes.. What software you recommend for fixing > batteries? May i need too. Thanks. I don't think this got answered yet. If it did, sorry for the duplicate. I think what he meant was to boot into Open Firmware, then type "rese

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet? Also a Security update for 10.4.11

2009-05-13 Thread Baha Ata
uptade was clean... just installation and restart after it was slow... but now my G4 Powerbook become so slow... anyone have same problem or feeling... responsiviness gone... what i need to do... it is getting hotter i guess too 2009/5/13 Po-en Tsai > > The 10.4.11 Security Update 2009-002 downl

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet? Also a Security update for 10.4.11

2009-05-13 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 13, 2009, at 2:11 PM, Baha Ata wrote: > uptade was clean... just installation and restart after it was > slow... but > now my G4 Powerbook become so slow... anyone have same problem or > feeling... > responsiviness gone... what i need to do... it is getting hotter i > guess too Che

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread James E. Therrault
Bruce Johnson wrote: > > On May 12, 2009, at 8:21 PM, Baha Ata wrote: > > >>For my point of view, iMac version as you mentioned will be >>determined. If i am in same shoes with him, i get rid off the ibook, >>if it is higher iMac G5 focus on it. > > > It's a real pain in the butt to carry tha

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Kris Tilford
On May 13, 2009, at 12:52 PM, Dan wrote: > At 1:48 AM -0500 5/13/09, Kris Tilford wrote: >> >> After installing, I ran Repair Permissions again. >> >> Took nearly 1 hour! Really slow! Many wrong permissions! > > That's not normal at all. Do a repair disk on that volume. I did "verify disk" befo

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet? Also a Security update for 10.4.11

2009-05-13 Thread Po-en Tsai
The 10.4.11 Security Update 2009-002 downloaded in ~3 mins and installed fine. After installing, reboot took longer than usual, but after the first reboot, the second rebot was fast again. Also, after the Security Update, there is Safari 3.2.3 to download. On 5/14/09, PeterH wrote: > > > On May

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Amanda Ward
On May 13, 2009, at 11:40 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On May 13, 2009, at 11:28 AM, Amanda Ward wrote: > >> >> One odd change noted... the icon for the Energy Saver Preference Pane >> changed from an incandescent bulb to a compact fluorescent bulb on my >> iMac, but not on the Powerbook!? > >

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 13, 2009, at 11:28 AM, Amanda Ward wrote: > > One odd change noted... the icon for the Energy Saver Preference Pane > changed from an incandescent bulb to a compact fluorescent bulb on my > iMac, but not on the Powerbook!? Is the iMac an Intel system? That prefs pane may have been only

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Peter
Update went well on my QS. No problems at all. Peter M. Sent with my mobile device -Original Message- From: Amanda Ward Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 11:28:27 To: Subject: Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet? On May 13, 2009, at 8:59 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: > > I'm having trouble even conn

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Amanda Ward
On May 13, 2009, at 8:59 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: > > I'm having trouble even connecting via Software Update. It sat > spinning its Aqua Bar for an hour ... > > Could have changing my mobo affected my "SLA" connectivity? I didn't > think Apple was so saavy/picky. > > I see the upgrades on the App

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Dan
At 1:48 AM -0500 5/13/09, Kris Tilford wrote: >No problem with Software Update on my dual 2.3 GHz G5 for the 466MB >version. > >I ran Disk Utility>Repair Permissions before installing the 10.5.7 >update, nothing wrong. > >After installing, I ran Repair Permissions again. > >Took nearly 1 hour! R

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet? Also a Security update for 10.4.11

2009-05-13 Thread PeterH
On May 13, 2009, at 10:12 AM, Len Gerstel wrote: > Just checked on my work DA running 10.4.11 and there is a Security > Update also available for 10.4. > > 77.3 MB, and downloading now, says 6 minutes, but we are on a low end > dsl here. My DA (dual 1.0 GHz QS 2002 processor) which is quad-boot

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread PeterH
On May 12, 2009, at 11:48 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: > No problem with Software Update on my dual 2.3 GHz G5 for the 466MB > version. As expected, there were some surprises ... some VERY RUDE surprises ... with the latest, and possibly the last update to 10.5, 10.5.7. At least in the one Hack wh

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet? Also a Security update for 10.4.11

2009-05-13 Thread Len Gerstel
Just checked on my work DA running 10.4.11 and there is a Security Update also available for 10.4. 77.3 MB, and downloading now, says 6 minutes, but we are on a low end dsl here. Len --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread Mike Baker
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=429395 --- On Wed, 5/13/09, Baha Ata wrote: From: Baha Ata Subject: Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it? To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 12:34 PM You catched my eyes.. What so

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread Baha Ata
You catched my eyes.. What software you recommend for fixing batteries? May i need too. Thanks. 2009/5/13 Mike Baker > I would get a 10.4 family pack and upgrade the OS on both machines. If they > don't have Mac OS 9, I would consider getting 9.2.2 and installing that > first. I would definitely

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread Mike Baker
I would get a 10.4 family pack and upgrade the OS on both machines. If they don't have Mac OS 9, I would consider getting 9.2.2 and installing that first. I would definitely get I GB RAM for the laptop and replace the battery, although you might want to try some of the software fixes for batteri

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread Baha Ata
For starters i always recommend better machines especially for kids... It gives the idea better... I was using C64, C128, Amiga at their prime? Why not my children have the computers near their prime! Battery + Ram upgrade for that ibook = Nearly $120+? Get rid off two together certainly buy a goo

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 13, 2009, at 8:59 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: > I'm having trouble even connecting via Software Update. It sat > spinning its Aqua Bar for an hour ... > > Could have changing my mobo affected my "SLA" connectivity? I didn't > think Apple was so saavy/picky. Nah. This is Apple having problem

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Baha Ata
Powerbook 1.33 Mhz 12 inch G4 a little bit long install and a little bit long first start but ok. 2009/5/13 Bill Connelly > > I'm having trouble even connecting via Software Update. It sat > spinning its Aqua Bar for an hour ... > > Could have changing my mobo affected my "SLA" connectivity? I d

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread Bill Connelly
I'm having trouble even connecting via Software Update. It sat spinning its Aqua Bar for an hour ... Could have changing my mobo affected my "SLA" connectivity? I didn't think Apple was so saavy/picky. I see the upgrades on the Apple site ... I have 10.5.6 on my QS 2002 ... is the Combo th

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-13 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 12, 2009, at 8:21 PM, Baha Ata wrote: > For my point of view, iMac version as you mentioned will be > determined. If i am in same shoes with him, i get rid off the ibook, > if it is higher iMac G5 focus on it. It's a real pain in the butt to carry that iMac to the library or the coffee

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-13 Thread dc
I'm having trouble with the Webkit nightly build of Safari, it hangs then crashes trying to open. Safari 4 public beta has an update to be installed after the 10.5.7 update and that seems to work just fine. If you are running the Safari 4 public beta you should run software update after installing