Re: Mobo help

2010-01-28 Thread Stanton
Suggestion from a friend: Try resetting the PMU before deciding to replace the motherboard, with a reference to this Apple article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=95037 *** On Jan 27, 3:40 pm, Norm wrote: > Present configuration is  a G4 gigabit with a Sonnet 1 gigahertz > pr

PB G4 Wireless/Ethernet/AppleTalk question

2008-12-18 Thread Stanton Mitrany
I'm sure you see that I don't know enough to sort this out, so I'm hoping you can help! Thanks so much! All the best, stanton --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for t

Re: Where do I learn about long lasting cdr's or dvdr's ????

2009-01-05 Thread Stanton Mitrany
How about storing our archival digital disks in a hermetically sealed container, flushed with nitrogen or carbon dioxide (easy to obtain, even from a flake of dry ice, dropped into the storage container just before sealing it)? That way, there should be little or no oxyge, and little or no

Retirement time 4 HP LaserJet6 MP?

2009-12-24 Thread Stanton Mitrany
Our HP LaserJet6 MP is producing secondary images following the initial image of text within general blotching concentrated primarily down the middle of each page. Is this inexpensively remedied, or is it time to retire this faithful servant? Merry Christmas, and thanks! stanton -- You

Re: Hard drives seen but not mounting

2010-02-15 Thread Stanton Mitrany
On Feb 15, 2010, at 1:32 PM, mark ray wrote: I have a dozen IDE hard drives of assorted sizes and makes from 4GB up to 250GB that maybe one or two are definitely bricks. When I hook them up in an external enclosure some show up in Disk utility (only the first line, the second does not show on

eBay selling application recommendations?

2009-05-04 Thread Stanton Mitrany
easonably-priced) for use with eBay selling. Thanks for your suggestions, stanton --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 particular focus on P

Sought: Manual for Airport Express Base Station A1084

2009-05-10 Thread Stanton Mitrany
Can anyone direct me to where I can download a PDF of this device's installation and instruction manual? Thanks, stanton --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3,

Need application to organize scholarly research project notes . . .

2009-06-11 Thread Stanton Mitrany
l the best, stanton --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g

Re: A polite netiquette back and forth

2009-06-13 Thread Stanton Mitrany
ostings in the thread it is on which they wish to amplify, the need to read back and forth from the bottom-up to follow a top-posted addition to a conversation with which our readers are already familiar from prior postings on a thread is moot. Sorry if this comment was hard to decipher

Needed: App to raise volume on .wma file

2009-06-26 Thread Stanton Mitrany
I've been asked to help raise the volume on a .wma file. Is there a free or low-cost application, or a trial which will enable me to at least do this one favor? The original file is 42.4 MB. Thanks, stanton --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this me

Mail directory "broken"? PBG4 10.5.7

2009-08-03 Thread Stanton Mitrany
Updates that Apple has called for, most recently within this last week. Have you any suggestions, other than to keep my appointment at the Genius Bar? Does it sound as if my mail database is irretrievable? Thanks, stanton Philadelphia --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ Y

Re: Mail directory "broken"? PBG4 10.5.7

2009-08-06 Thread Stanton Mitrany
On Aug 6, 2009, at 1:51 AM, Kyle Hansen wrote: Mail is a flawed application. I see it start crashing when the mailbox gets to be a gig or so. I highly recommend to my tech clients not to use it and get a real mail app. Not the freebie. You get what you pay for...cept for Firefox. Kyle

Re: 10.5.8

2009-08-06 Thread Stanton Mitrany
On Aug 6, 2009, at 4:31 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: I do run MacJanitor every month or two when I think about it. Len * Can MacJanitor be safely used on OS X 10.5.7 or .8? Does it still do what it was originally designed to do, if the user's current OS is 10.5x? St

Re: New SD camera card reader

2009-11-26 Thread Stanton Mitrany
gift. No one has mentioned any shortcomings with their use. They are USB 2.0 (fast) units. Stanton *** On Nov 26, 2009, at 1:54 AM, Kasey Smith wrote: I have a cheapo that i got from Walmart thats made by Digital Concepts. Its their 51-in1 with the SIM card reader (dunno about this functionali

Re: New SD camera card reader

2009-11-26 Thread Stanton Mitrany
Addendum: The model number of the Digital Concepts USB interface SD card reader/writer I described below is CR-35TD-R. Printed on its top side is this: Converter Drive Digital Concepts SD/MMC Reader/Writer. All the best, stanton *** On Nov 26, 2009, at 8:10 AM, Stanton Mitrany wrote