Re: [G3-5]Re: Updating Max OS X 10.4.11

2009-05-29 Thread MaGioZal
On 5/28/09 3:45 PM, dc at dbc...@verizon.net wrote: I ran Monolingual to get rid of all unneeded languages and also the G3 Intel architechtures Where can I get this program? Is it free? Does it work under 10.4? I¹m asking this because sometimes I feel a little squeezed on a 7.7GB partition

Re: [G3-5]Re: Updating Max OS X 10.4.11

2009-05-29 Thread Kris Tilford
On May 29, 2009, at 4:29 AM, MaGioZal wrote: Where can I get this program? Is it free? Does it work under 10.4? http://monolingual.sourceforge.net/ I’m asking this because sometimes I feel a little squeezed on a 7.7GB partition (I’ve got a Beige G3). You don't need to be squeezed onto that

Re: [G3-5]Re: Safari 4 bloat

2009-05-29 Thread MaGioZal
On 5/28/09 11:36 PM, Kris Tilford at ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On my main computer (G5), Safari 4 has over 2.6 GB of webpage preview cache files (meaning, it's saving every single page viewed as long as there's room). This is wrong, let's hope it's a beta known issue they're going to repair?

What are 2 key things to know about installing a new disk in 12 inch Powerbook?

2009-05-29 Thread Anne Brataas
Dear Collective Wisdom, Tomorrow is new disk day for my G4 1.5 GHz 12 (M9690LL/A) Powerbook, 1.25 GB RAM. I've studied the ifixit guide (I qualify to undertake this mission under the adventure clause); the new 160 GB Seagate drive just arrived from OWC. My question: what are the 2 most

G4 upgrade opinions welcomed

2009-05-29 Thread Arnel Tuazon
Hey folks, I am planning on upgrading a recently acquired G4 Gigabit PM. I'm looking at either the Sonnet Encore 1.6GHz or Newer Tech's MAXPower 1.6 GHz. I need opinions on which to get. First does anyone know if both are 7447 models? I know the MAXPower is (it says so on the site), but is

Re: What are 2 key things to know about installing a new disk in 12 inch Powerbook?

2009-05-29 Thread Clark Martin
Anne Brataas wrote: Dear Collective Wisdom, Tomorrow is new disk day for my G4 1.5 GHz 12 (M9690LL/A) Powerbook, 1.25 GB RAM. I've studied the ifixit guide (I qualify to undertake this mission under the adventure clause); the new 160 GB Seagate drive just arrived from OWC. My

Re: UPS's

2009-05-29 Thread w_tom
On May 28, 4:10 pm, diane di...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: Someone on another list mentioned these:http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgeCube-Surge-Protector-1-Outlet/dp/B0... Any experience with them or similar? View its specifications. Where does it list each type of surge and protection

Re: [G3-5]Re: Safari 4 bloat

2009-05-29 Thread insightinmind
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Re: G4 upgrade opinions welcomed

2009-05-29 Thread PeterH
On May 29, 2009, at 4:56 AM, Arnel Tuazon wrote: First does anyone know if both are 7447 models? I know the MAXPower is (it says so on the site), but is the Encore also 7447 or 7448? When I inquired, Freescale's production of G4 chips had been terminated with the 1.4 Ghz chip, which

Re: Updating Max OS X 10.4.11

2009-05-29 Thread Bruce Johnson
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Re: External HD noy showing up on Desktop

2009-05-29 Thread Bruce Johnson
On May 28, 2009, at 8:05 PM, jim wrote: Thanks for your reply... The proper box is checked. If I throw out the com.apple.Finder.plist (I'm guessing that's a file?), will the Finder rebuild it? Jim Yes, it will be in /Users/your user short name/Library/Preferences/ System-wide

Re: UPS's

2009-05-29 Thread Doug McNutt
At 05:34 -0700 5/29/09, w_tom wrote: On May 28, 4:10 pm, diane di...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: Someone on another list mentioned these:http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgeCube-Surge-Protector-1-Outlet/dp/B0... View its specifications. Where does it list each type of surge and protection

Re: G4 upgrade opinions welcomed

2009-05-29 Thread dc
I've had great experiences with Sonnet upgrades. Their hardware, software and tech support is first class. Having said that, are you sure you want to invest $200 in such an outdated machine? You can probably find an Apple DP 500 MHz processor for around $50 and, if you max out the RAM, you'll run

Re: UPS's

2009-05-29 Thread Al Poulin
On May 28, 4:10 pm, diane di...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: Someone on another list mentioned these:http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgeCube-Surge-Protector-1-Outlet/dp/B0... Any experience with them or similar? I have several of these. They are okay, have been fine for several years. I

Re: G4 upgrade opinions welcomed

2009-05-29 Thread Mike Baker
I'd max out the RAM first, then look at CPU replacements. I got a Mercury 1.7 GHZ CPU to replace the 400 GHz CPU in my Sawtooth and it's made the biggest difference. The third thing I would look at would be a newer video card. If the total of the above would come to more than $300, you might

Re: DiskWarrior will not run after Applejack ran

2009-05-29 Thread dorayme
From: Bruce Johnson On May 28, 2009, at 11:32 AM, Jonas Lopez wrote: It has ran for several years with no problems. Select OS9 on the 10.4 disk and start up in nine. Run DW ON THE OS9+10.2.8 partition. Works just fine. When done, change to OS9+10.2 as the start up. Run DW from OS9 on

Re: G4 upgrade opinions welcomed

2009-05-29 Thread Arnel Tuazon
On 29/05/09 2:06 PM, dc dbc...@verizon.net wrote: I've had great experiences with Sonnet upgrades. Their hardware, software and tech support is first class. Having said that, are you sure you want to invest $200 in such an outdated machine? You can probably find an Apple DP 500 MHz

Re: UPS's

2009-05-29 Thread w_tom
On May 29, 12:56 pm, Doug McNutt dougl...@macnauchtan.com wrote: Analysis: ... The real problem with MOVs is that they will only handle a few hundred such pulses in their lifetime. Some manufacturers add a green LED to their boxes as an indicator that the MOV has been damaged too many

[Nanny Note] Re: What are 2 key things to know about installing a new disk in 12 inch Powerbook?

2009-05-29 Thread Fabian Fang
On May 29, 2009, at 2:24 PM, Kyle Hansen wrote: Anne Brataas wrote: Tomorrow is new disk day for my G4 1.5 GHz 12 (M9690LL/A) Powerbook, 1.25 GB RAM. I've studied the ifixit guide (I qualify to undertake this mission under the adventure clause); the new 160 GB Seagate drive just

Re: External HD noy showing up on Desktop

2009-05-29 Thread Clark Martin
Bruce Johnson wrote: On May 28, 2009, at 8:05 PM, jim wrote: Thanks for your reply... The proper box is checked. If I throw out the com.apple.Finder.plist (I'm guessing that's a file?), will the Finder rebuild it? Jim Yes, it will be in /Users/your user short