Re: Unstable PowerMac G4

On Jan 30, 2011, at 1:32 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: > Could this be a PSU problem? > > Normally, when Geekbench starts its performance test, the CPU heat will > increase. If the fan pitch is a direct indication of the fan speed (what I > believe it to be) it doesn't make much sense to me that

Re: Unstable PowerMac G4

On Jan 30, 2011, at 1:23 PM, Dan wrote: > Freeze - not a kernel panic, just a complete system lock-up - no activity in > windows, menu bar items don't update, and the mouse cursor is immobile? Yes. Use the power button to shut down. Boots right back and operates ok. I have only used Safari, Ge

Re: Unstable PowerMac G4

On Jan 30, 2011, at 1:02 PM, Illirik Smirnov wrote: >> > If 10.4 doesn't work well, it could be memory speeds. Do they all have the > same speed? Are they all Apple original? I don't think what I have is OEM. Here is what I do have and tried: 2- Kingston KVR400/1GR, 1GB, DDR PC3200 CL3 non-ECC

Unstable PowerMac G4

Hi All, Setup: PM G4 1.25gH, Model M8570, 80GB HD, 1 GB RAM, either a Nividia Geforce4 Ti or a ATI Radeon 9000 Pro both have 128 MB of VRAM, OS 10.4.11, Geekbench result 771-785. Very clean cabinet in and out. No signs of damage in or out. Symptom: Will boot and operate properly. With or withou

Re: Power Mac G5: how to repair a broken PSU?

>> Most likely the "other" components were capacitors. Readily available. Uses >> lead free solder. But have a high degree of difficulty. It does give me >> high hope of fixing two logic boards and two power supplies I've been >> pondering over. > > Nope, the other component was diode.My friend f

Re: Power Mac G5: how to repair a broken PSU?

>>> >> Give it to a friend who knows a lot about electronics and hope he can fix it! >> >> I just wanted to report back: he fixed it! >> >> A fuse was blown, possible due to a peek of overvoltage. Anyway, he used his >> very expensive multimeter and found out what was wrong, ordered the parts, >

Re: Utube conversion

On Apr 20, 2010, at 8:35 PM, M Christol wrote: > I used TubeSock for awhile, but eventually the saved files quit wotking in > QTPro. They worked in VLC. > YouTube seems to have found a way to block TubeSock, too. > > John Carmonne wrote: >> Hi All >> >> Is there an application that will downlo

Re: WMV

On Apr 29, 2009, at 10:03 PM, PETE wrote: > > > What extension do I need to add to Quicktime in order to play a wmv > file? Flip4Mac . . . . --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

Re: Appleworks vs a truetype font

On Apr 6, 2009, at 3:31 PM, Dan wrote: > > Gotta be something obvious I'm missing. > > I want to use a new font in Appleworks 6.2.9. (on my Smurf, OS X > 10.4.11). > > I download this font: > > > And used FontBook to install the ttf file. > > It

Re: Need graphics utility question.

On Feb 27, 2009, at 6:34 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > I need to prepare about 100 photos for ID's and class photo composites > for our incoming students; each got their picture taken at interview > time. > > The pictures are all taken at the same distance and zoom, waist-up > shots (thankfully,

Re: Safari 4 Beta

On Feb 26, 2009, at 9:59 AM, George R. Hozendorf wrote: > Not sure if this feature was in the older versions of Safari or not, > but thought I'd pass it on anyway. I accidently hit the space bar > and walla, Safari scrolled down the distance of my monitor. Still > have to go back up the

Re: MS stuff

On Jan 9, 2009, at 2:55 PM, Hunter Fuller wrote: > If it is a .docx (.xlsx, .pptx) file then it is a zip file. Rename it > to such and open it and you will see the files inside. > > > -- > -hackmiester Per MS .docx, .xlsx and .ppsx are XLM based files. MS offers a free converter. Deaner

Re: iTunes and duplicating songs

On Dec 3, 2008, at 12:09 AM, insightinmind wrote: >> >> Spent a few hours tonite using iTunes on a peeeceee (XP), fixing a >> broken library. >> >> OMG. >> >> I love my Mac. >> >> Have I mentioned I love my Mac? >> >> Fast new pc laptop file manipulation - moving hundreds of files >> around

Re: CCC Bootable Backup

On Dec 2, 2008, at 6:05 PM, PeterH wrote: > > > On Dec 2, 2008, at 2:35 PM, Deaner Lawless Jr. wrote: > >>> No. The version of OS X that gets installed on the powerpc-based >>> Mac >>> is NOT universal, and vise versa. >>> >> >&

Re: CCC Bootable Backup

On Dec 2, 2008, at 4:50 PM, Dan wrote: > > At 3:57 PM -0500 12/2/2008, Deaner Lawless Jr. wrote: >> >> It seems apple may be saying an APM formatted disk will work on a >> Intell based Mac. Article HT2595 refers. >> >> <http://support.apple.com/kb/HT259

Re: CCC Bootable Backup

On Dec 1, 2008, at 12:53 AM, Dan wrote: >> In the past I've had no problem making a bootable backup via >> firewire with Carbon Copy Cloner. Now that I'm using a USB >> connected external HD, it doesn't show up when I go to Startup Disk >> in System Preferences. Is there no way I can boot into

Re: PRAM Batteries

On Nov 29, 2008, at 11:53 AM, Nancy Haitz wrote: > I am assuming it was not waking because of the weak PRAM battery. > If the battery is original then it is highly probable that the output voltage, under load, is marginal. As Bill said OWC has them and I am sure RadioShack does also. Their

Re: upgrades- Preview

On Nov 26, 2008, at 5:46 PM, Deaner Lawless Jr. wrote: > > > On Nov 26, 2008, at 4:43 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > >> >> >> On Nov 26, 2008, at 2:14 PM, Deaner Lawless Jr. wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On Nov 26, 2008, at 1:52 PM, Bruce Johns

Re: upgrades- Preview

On Nov 26, 2008, at 4:43 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Nov 26, 2008, at 2:14 PM, Deaner Lawless Jr. wrote: > >> >> >> On Nov 26, 2008, at 1:52 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> On Nov 26, 2008, at 11:38 AM, Jeff Be

Re: upgrades- Preview

On Nov 26, 2008, at 1:52 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Nov 26, 2008, at 11:38 AM, Jeff Bequette wrote: > >> >> Jeff Bequette >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> Did Preview ever get an upgrade? Adobe is on 8.1.3 but preview is >> only 3.0.9, and is noticeably worse on pdf's. > > Preview under 10.5

Re: USB modem speed

On Nov 18, 2008, at 1:47 PM, Dan wrote: > spoke voodoo . . . . now your talking SCSI!!! Deaner --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a p

Re: Has anyone had a flicker problem on their G4 Power PC

On Sep 25, 2008, at 5:32 PM, Gabriel Ginez wrote: > It does seem to act up more when the temperatures rise. Based on the above info I think the internal fluorescent bulbs and/or the inverter may be failing. Deaner --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: Has anyone had a flicker problem on their G4 Power PC

On Sep 25, 2008, at 4:44 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: >> Hope someone out there can help me figure out this flickering >> monitor problem. >> >> Assistance is highly appreciated. This is an excerpt from your ASD manual: "The screen flickers. • The flickering could be caused by interference from a ne

Re: Has anyone had a flicker problem on their G4 Power PC

On Sep 25, 2008, at 4:44 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: >> Hope someone out there can help me figure out this flickering >> monitor problem. >> >> Assistance is highly appreciated. Is your setup (hardware and/or software) new or has it be changed recently? Does it "flicker" all the time or only duri

Re: MDD jerky internet videos

On Sep 10, 2008, at 12:44 PM, Christopher Icha wrote: > > 9.0.124 > Thanks. Just curious why you went with v9.0.124 and not v10.X? http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11622 Deaner --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are sub

Re: MDD jerky internet videos

On Sep 9, 2008, at 1:29 PM, Christopher Icha wrote: > > Thanks a zillion. Updated flash player and it is now smooth. What version did you use? Deaner --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group f

Re: Gum vs Firewire

On Aug 31, 2008, at 3:48 PM, Dan wrote: > Trying to fix an external firewire drive for someone. The firewire > port looks like it has gum in it. Maybe bubblegum. (he's got young > children) Been trying to dig it out, but it's slow going. > > Any ideas how to make this stuff not or less stick