Benchmarking/Troubleshooting Software

Hi,     I am looking for some Benchmarking or Troubleshooting software that will run under Mac OS X 10.3.9. I am looking for this because I have 3 iBook G3 500 Late 2001. They all have 256MB of RAM and 15GB Hard Drives. 2 of them boot up really nice and quick and are ready to go the 3rd takes a

Re: Why not Safari 3.0.4

Dan wrote: At 6:41 AM -0700 5/30/2010, Bruce - in Orlando wrote: I just tried to go to my high school reunion social networking site (which is on Shutterfly). I seems that it requires Safari 3.0 or higher, EXCEPT 3.0.4. Naturally, that's what I have on my MDD running 10.4. Being a naturally s

Re: Anyone tried Logitech's LCC 3.2?

At 12:27 PM -0400 5/31/2010, Bill Connelly wrote: Under 10.5.8 on my Digital Audio Dual 533, I've been using an Apple AL KB and Mighty Mouse with great success, and wanted to switch to my Logitech MX Duo KB and Mouse. I just tried Logitech's LCC 3.2 for my MX Wireless KB and Mouse ... I'm get

Re: Infamous error 36

On Tue, 2010-06-01 at 23:54 -0400, Nikki Wraith wrote: > Error -36 indicates a disc operation is timing out. There is a terminal > command CP that may help you - you can make it copy the files it can while > skipping the ones it can't. Howdy, http://support.apple.com/kb/TA20949?viewlocale=en_US

Re: Infamous error 36

Either one of the drives involved is crapping out, or your network has serious packet loss.. On Jun 1, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Nestamicky wrote: > On 01/06/10 9:54 PM, Nikki Wraith wrote: >> Error -36 indicates a disc operation is timing out. There is a terminal >> command CP that may help you - you

Re: Infamous error 36

On 01/06/10 9:54 PM, Nikki Wraith wrote: Error -36 indicates a disc operation is timing out. There is a terminal command CP that may help you - you can make it copy the files it can while skipping the ones it can't. This makes sense since further research points to I/O error. I'd can't say I k

Re: Infamous error 36

Error -36 indicates a disc operation is timing out. There is a terminal command CP that may help you - you can make it copy the files it can while skipping the ones it can't. On Jun 1, 2010, at 11:51 PM, Nestamicky wrote: > Google pages are steaming with this error: > > "The Finder cannot comp

Infamous error 36

Google pages are steaming with this error: "The Finder cannot complete the operation because some of the data in smb://[..] could not be read or written" I'm Googled out, trying to find a solution that works. Got any ideas? I'm trying to copy from a Linux machine with a Samba server. Thanks

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

A more cogent posting by the OP would have spared the list a lot of guesswork. The next time I want to to obfusticate issues I will remember to just leave out the explanation of any relationship of subjects that I want to communicate.. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-G

Keychain was Re: LOST PASSWORD

On May 20, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Andy wrote: This won't however change your Keychain password which will remain as it was. If you can't remember it the only option is then to create a new keychain. Who designs this crazy stuff? OK, swapped out my DVD drive and booted from my Leopard disk. I

Re: PowerMac G3-> G4 Upgrade Aftermath.

On Jun 1, 8:44 pm, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: > There will be newer and newer computers made fter the GX processor era, so > saying that the newer processors are million times better than the PowerPC > Processors isn't fair. When it comes to info and web browsing, I will always > stick with my ever ag

Re: Why not Safari 3.0.4

At 12:19 AM -0400 6/1/2010, Dan wrote: At 2:07 PM -0700 5/31/2010, Bruce - in Orlando wrote: Quoth the Shutterfly message: "Shutterfly Sites requires one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6.0 + FireFox 1.5 + Safari 3.0 + (except 3.0.4) Ok. No idea what "message" is. Is that someth

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

Spear Fishing? Phew! Good thing I have Mac Pros and a Sawtooth! I do have iMacs, so can I get a force field at best buy? Or the Military? lol --  Sent from my Power mac G4 Sawtooth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 deskto

Re: PowerMac G3-> G4 Upgrade Aftermath.

There will be newer and newer computers made fter the GX processor era, so saying that the newer processors are million times better than the PowerPC Processors isn't fair. When it comes to info and web browsing, I will always stick with my ever aging but reliable ol' iSaw. It's my main computer ev

Quicksilver 2002

Anyone have Quicksilver 2002 System Resource file for Mac OS 9. I have necessary System 9.2.2 and Mac OS Rom 9.0.1. Just need that System Resource file. THANKS. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a p

Re: OS9.0.4 upgrade circle

On Jun 1, 2010, at 10:52 AM, larry moore & shirley allan wrote: >> This is a nice Mac for Tiger 10.4.11, and could even run Leopard with a >> little cajoling. >> > Is the AGP plug next to the monitor HD-15? The board that seems to feed both > plugs in > her machine was made by ATI Technologie

Re: 933 mhz G4 Quicksilver Powermac OS Linux or OS X?

    I am leary of even taking the back off of the computer. The last time I tried it was a disaster. I would rather pay $25 for ensured success. From: Dana Collins To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, June 1, 2010 12:35:22 PM Subject: Re: 933 mhz G4 Quick

Re: OS9.0.4 upgrade circle

On 01/06/10 02:25 AM, Kris Tilford wrote: On May 31, 2010, at 7:16 PM, larry moore & shirley allan wrote: ID: 406, B&W G4/450 AGP with only the end slot of RAM populated. This isn't a "B&W" (Blue & White), it's an "AGP Graphics" G4. This is a whole level better than a B&W because you can get

Re: 933 mhz G4 Quicksilver Powermac OS Linux or OS X?

On 6/1/10 11:02 AM, "lana" wrote: > I too love the Quick Silver but have one caveat.We lost power three times in > one hour. I am told the power supply went. I found one for $20 on ebay but > now have to pay $25 to put it in.This is apparently a problem with some > quicksilvers? I really like th

Re: OS9.0.4 upgrade circle

On 01/06/10 01:26 AM, Stewie de Young wrote: > ID: 406, B&W G4/450 AGP with only the end slot of RAM populated. > Do yourself a huge favor and buy a 512mb stick of ram for that machine. They frequently go for $20-$25 here on the G3-5 list or LEMswap. Stewie I have someone mailing a couple of

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

Dear Staff, More than a week ago I attempted to remove myself from this group's mailings. Evidently I didn't do it correctly, as I'm still receiving tons of email each and every day. Can you or someone please direct me in this regard? Thank you. -- gynb...@yahoo.com __

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

Bruce Johnson writes, information systems: > Okay, thank you. Yeah, the spearPHISHING link answers my question; as to spearFISHING, I wondered what that had to do with computers. Thanks, ~Yersinia. -- You received this message be

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

I believe it is spam that is tailored to be aimed at you based on information stolen or obtain about you through other means. On Jun 1, 2010, at 11:22 AM, ===( )8> wrote: > Vic Mabus writes, > > >

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

On Jun 1, 2010, at 9:22 AM, ===( )8> wrote: > > What is spearfishing? A method of sport and light commercial fishing where a spear is used to strike the fish directly to catch it rather than using a hook and bait or a net. SpearPHISHING is a metho

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

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Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

On Jun 1, 2010, at 2:58 AM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: >> Great! One more thing to worry about... >> writes: >> > __ > > > WTF ! A joke, as others have said, and a pun on the tactic used to penetrate google in Ch

Re: Missing mail

On May 31, 2010, at 9:59 PM, John Carmonne wrote: >> >> Try rebuilding the mailbox. (Mailbox > Rebuild) Re-installing the system >> does nothing to fix this. > > > Rebuild fixed it but it sure is a wierd ting it seemed to take forever to do > anything. No progress indication and then after a

Re: 933 mhz G4 Quicksilver Powermac OS Linux or OS X?

I too love the Quick Silver but have one caveat.We lost power three times in one hour. I am told the power supply went. I found one for $20 on ebay but now have to pay $25 to put it in.This is apparently a problem with some quicksilvers? I really like the machine and so think the repair is wort

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

On 6/1/10 6:04 AM, "Dennis Myhand" wrote: > Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 2:54 AM, Vic Mabus > > wrote: >> >> >> http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/06/01/011203/Google-Reportedly-Ditching-Win >> dows?from=rss >> >> >>

Re: 933 mhz G4 Quicksilver Powermac OS Linux or OS X?

On May 30, 7:03 pm, Scotty wrote: > I have a used G4 Quicksilver w/1.25 GB RAM that I love and well it > came with 10.5 installed but I have to re-install an OS on it.  I > don't have a copy of 10.5 , but I do have the Original OS 10.2 disk > that came with the Quicksilver, A copy of 10.4 from my

Re: PowerMac G3-> G4 Upgrade Aftermath.

Glad to hear you got it up and running. Upgrading a Mac can be an expensive proposition. It really depends on how far upgraded yours really is and how much it would cost to get the replacement parts. I'd love to upgrade my Digital Audio, but can't really justify it right now. I cna get a Celero

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 2:54 AM, Vic Mabus > wrote: http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/06/01/011203/Google-Reportedly-Ditching-Windows?from=rss by rolfwind (528248) on Monday May 31

Re: Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 2:54 AM, Vic Mabus wrote: > > http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/06/01/011203/Google-Reportedly-Ditching-Windows?from=rss > > by rolfwind (528248) on Monday May 31, > @09:24PM > (#32413200