Re: Top Posting (read up)

2009-06-13 Thread Steve R
e fiber in their diet. Those who *strenuously* and *adamantly* object to top posting have already posted a solution --- don't respond to those who top post. Those of us who understand there are limitations that make bottom posting difficult can continue to respond to thos

Re: Top Posting (read up)

2009-06-12 Thread Steve R
I have no idea if this link to the thread where Dan Knight's email will work for everyone but here it is: <http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list/browse_thread/thread/45e9e03c53a8d137/11fa9db6753421a0?lnk=gst&q=top+posting#11fa9db6753421

Re: Top Posting (read up)

2009-06-12 Thread Steve R
l. Dan Knight's email said bottom posting was preferred however it was up to the individual poster to determine how best to reply. Surely, Dan Knight's email can be found in the archive. Steve R At 10:54 PM -0700 6/12/09, Kyle Hansen posted: > http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiqu

iPhoto export problem

2009-06-10 Thread Steve R
settings, and no sound. The Help file isn't helping. The same unprotected mp3 file was used in successful and unsuccessful exports. Help! Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a gro

Re: It is official, we are orphans.

2009-06-09 Thread Steve R
d to run on earlier Mac architectures that were unsupported. I think everyone moaning and groaning about Snow Leopard's shortfalls is selling the Mac _community_ short. Let's wait and see what comes out of the _community_. "They" haven't let us down yet. Every orphan knows there&

Re: Random thermal fan revs.

2009-06-09 Thread Steve R
#x27;t near it, and ended up selling it to someone who knows of the problem. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 f

Re: It is official, we are orphans.

2009-06-08 Thread Steve R
batch of oatmeal+raisin+chocolate > chip+pecans yesterday. Yummy! > Didn't your mommy ever tell you that you're supposed to SHARE?? Steve R who almost wrote System 6 but thought that was a bit unbelievable. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received t

Re: It is official, we are orphans.

2009-06-08 Thread Steve R
At 1:53 PM -0400 6/8/09, Len Gerstel posted: > It is officially official. Snow leopard is Intel only > > WAAHHH, I want it to run on my Plus. > W! I can't run System 7 on my Intel iMac! Damn Apple! Get over it! Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---

Re: Another "swapping app" question

2009-05-26 Thread Steve R
is this setting controlled somewhere else? > Back in the old days, Option-Click would open a dialogue box where you could reset preferences. Barring that working, download the freeware RCDefaultApp to set your preferences. <http://www.rubicode.com/Software/RCDefaultApp/> Steve R --~

Re: My 750GB Seagate Disappeared ...

2009-05-24 Thread Steve R
ng by FedEx (no broken plastics on the spool) versus the trained gorilla handling of UPS (always finding the spools broken.) So, maybe it isn't the drive that is at fault but the delivery mechanism getting the drive to the end user. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--

Re: iMac G3 500 or G4 Powermac 400?

2009-05-22 Thread Steve R
At 2:57 AM -0300 5/22/09, MaGioZal posted: > On 5/22/09 1:10 AM, Po-en Tsai at wrote: > >> I have a choice from my school for a iMac G3 Indigo Slot Load 500Mhz >> OR a G4 Powermac 400Mhz DVD free. >> >> Which one do you think is better, performance wise, and more reliable? >> And can you upg

Re: Anyone update to 10.5.7 yet?

2009-05-14 Thread Steve R
ed the exact same thing. I blamed it on him not listening to me when I tell him to use the Combo Updater ;-) Double Weird. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G

Re: Oh No, I Should Switch Emailers Too! (was Re: Mail, Eudora T-bird)

2009-05-06 Thread Steve R
that in turn is easily imported into the final application. My neighbour ended up paying $10 for an application that would transfer his PC app (OE?) email into Mail, rather than doing the middle step. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message b

Re: Mail, Eudora T-bird

2009-05-06 Thread Steve R
At 8:51 AM -0700 5/6/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > Eudora sucks large green ones for IMAP use, and I never saw the point > of paying for an email client. > My experience with Eudora's IMAP is different than yours so I'm figuring I receive less email on my IMAP accounts

Re: Mail, Eudora T-bird

2009-05-06 Thread Steve R
rt's delight. <http://www.eudora.com/techsupport/mac/download/X-Eudora-Settings.txt> Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 particula

Re: Mail Delay

2009-05-05 Thread Steve R
ons. Option-click Queue and choose the time years in advance if you want. Great for sending birthday wishes all in one iCal session without actually sending the message early ;-) Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low

Lightscribe DVD burners for Leopard

2009-05-02 Thread Steve R
also free up an existing Firewire/USB case for an internal. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Installation for ATI Radeon 9200 in a Yikes! ?

2009-04-29 Thread Steve R
h the PCI bus? >> > > Two long shot suggestions: > a) Use VLC instead of DVD Player. I've found that VLC usually has > lower CPU usage than DVD Player. > b) Lower your resolution to 800x600, or 640x480 if you can. Less > scaling means less CPU load. > I've fo

Re: DVD Copying

2009-04-28 Thread Steve R
e Image Format to Master DVD/CD when creating a new image of a disc. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Strange mail behaviot

2009-04-23 Thread Steve R
mail details, if the option to send mail is checked, the Mail app will open in an attempt to send 'x'. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Re: Dual Layed DVD Burner for an old G3.

2009-04-22 Thread Steve R
you still experience failure on burning, try Save As Disc Image for the compressed file and then burn the blank from that file created by Toast. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a

Re: Dinosaur on the Internet

2009-04-22 Thread Steve R
connection, no other services (mail, virus ware, etc.) are > needed. > Back in the old days, it was possible to tie two dialup lines together to get faster speeds. There may be a local ISP that would be willing to do that since you can't get broadban

Re: HELP!!! Administrator deterioration SOLVED!!

2009-04-13 Thread Steve R
eded to allow access? (2.) Would that stop a DVD being used to reset the password? (3.) Would setting daughter's account to Simple Finder stop access? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac&#

Re: modem/wireless router

2009-04-12 Thread Steve R
At 8:03 PM -0500 4/12/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Apr 12, 2009, at 6:27 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> My former ISP left me with a Siemens Slipstream 6520 modem/4-port >> wireless router, and the thought struck today that I might be able to >> use it as a wireless router

modem/wireless router

2009-04-12 Thread Steve R
messing with it (numerous resets to factory defaults), plus another hour trying to find anything on google that isn't in Russian, I come here to ask if it is even possible to use this as a wireless router? Steve R Reuse Repackage Re

Re: MD5SUM on Leopard

2009-04-12 Thread Steve R
At 3:11 PM -0500 4/12/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Apr 12, 2009, at 2:24 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> In Leopard, Disk Utility v11.1 (252.4) there is no such option >> [checksum>MD5]??? > > You're correct. Strange a feature would disappear. > > You can use

MD5SUM on Leopard

2009-04-12 Thread Steve R
e you different results. Disk Utility will return, in this case, "Checksum of "ubuntu-8.10-desktop-i386.iso" completed. MD5 24ea1163ea6c9f5dae77de8c49ee7c03" In Leopard, Disk Utility v11.1 (252.4) there is no such option??? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~-

Re: Cable routing in MDD

2009-04-11 Thread Steve R
he SATA cables, let them loop in such a way that as you close the door you know they aren't getting pinched. I deliberately let them loop as I make the second connection. The joy of SATA cables is they are much less likely to inhibit air flow that the flat cables can do. Steve R --~--~--

Re: OT - Photos

2009-04-07 Thread Steve R
Depending on where you live, you might be able to find someone on your local freecycle list who would be willing to lend you a scanner to get the job done. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 L

Re: PowerMac G4 into stable NAS?

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
irly decent review of what the box will do: <http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/29671/75/> There are other NAS boxes that might be a better choice. I think Bruce has one -- don't know if it does everything you want. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

Re: Transporting an HP LaserJet

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
idn't have before, probably because I hadn't taken the cartridge out. If you don't have the original shipping box, I'd suggest removing the cartridge (double back a black garbage bag to keep the light out) and also using some painter's tape to hold down anything that might mo

Re: How do I partition a drive?

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
ther ways of correct partitioning. Steve R --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Steve R wrote: From: Steve R Subject: Re: How do I partition a drive? To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 11:28 AM At 1:17 PM -0500 4/6/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Apr 6, 2009, at 11:48 AM, PETE wrote: &

Re: How do I partition a drive?

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
At 1:48 PM -0500 4/6/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Apr 6, 2009, at 1:28 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> Why all the concern of getting the 128GB so exact? > > The reason is that IF you're using the FULL size of the HD (i.e. a HD > GREATER than the 128 GB limit), you don

Re: How do I partition a drive?

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
than 100GB. Why all the concern of getting the 128GB so exact? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
g ideas of what to do with old computer equipment, among other things (like how to build your own Earth Box.) <http://www.instructables.com/> Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a

Re: MailForge Re: What is the point of Mail.app??

2009-04-05 Thread Steve R
/22088/> >> >> >>Wow, I had not heard of this before. Is this truly similar to the way >>Eudora is set up, with separate windows? >> >>Thanks so much for the info! >> > I found a copy here: <http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/30676/mailforge> >

Re: Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
gnets?? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-list

Re: Migration from G4 Tiger to new Mini Leopard

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
At 9:29 AM -0700 4/4/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Apr 4, 2009, at 8:28 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> Is this adapter from Tigerdirect.ca the right adapter >> to finally use my Firewire 800 port with my Firewire 400 peripherals? >> It's cheaper by half of the adapte

Re: Migration from G4 Tiger to new Mini Leopard

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
I'm seeing on the US sites which is usually not the case. <http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=242768&CatId=472> Thanks Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End

Re: resurrecting a hard drive?

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
At 11:25 PM -0700 4/3/09, Kyle Hansen posted: > On 4/3/09 11:00 PM, "Steve R" Broadcast into > the ether: > >>> I meant to ask before ... is there any danger that a hard drive >>> spinning at 7200rpm will flip out and take off across a room? &g

Re: resurrecting a hard drive?

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
e devices. The only caveat... if you loan it to a friend to use on his drive, be there when he hooks it up or better yet, hook it up yourself. That's how mine all of a sudden stopped working and he "didn't even take it out of the box." [not] Steve R --~--~-~--~

Re: What is the point of Mail.app??

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
At 11:24 PM -0400 4/3/09, Dan posted: > At 9:27 PM -0400 4/3/2009, Steve R wrote: >>At 5:54 PM -0700 4/3/09, Maretta Holden posted: >>>I too am still using Eudora >> >>I've noticed a problem with Eudora 6.2.4 since upgrading to Leopard. >>Occasionally

Re: Test Programs for an ATI Radeon 9800Pro in a G4

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
ar > with games on a mac ... > To stress the cpu (and I'd guess the compatibility of a video card?) I was told to create multiple instances of Apple's Chess (Command-D will duplicate what's needed) and then set the preferences for each for computer vs. computer. fwiw. Steve R --

Re: What is the point of Mail.app??

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
to the features I like with Eudora and nothing so far has come close. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Po

Re: end of life Apple computers

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
onditioned again. To find reconditioned on Apple's site, type 'reconditioned' into the search box. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and

Re: Is "paragon" ntfs software reliable?

2009-04-01 Thread Steve R
At 7:46 AM -0700 4/1/09, aussieshepsrock posted: > On Apr 1, 1:50 am, Steve R wrote: >> At 8:25 PM -0700 3/31/09, aussieshepsrock posted: >> >> > I'm entering a mixed marriage (girlfriend is a PC user) and I'm >> > considering options f

Re: Is "paragon" ntfs software reliable?

2009-04-01 Thread Steve R
ming video or audio ("idle entertainment") I'd recommend checking out which format needs to be used before filling the drive. Otherwise, you'll spend a lot of time moving files to reformat it. Steve R BTDT --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this mess

Re: Is "paragon" ntfs software reliable?

2009-03-31 Thread Steve R
? The only limitation is the 4GB file size limit. Format the drive on the Mac, add files. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: "Green" hard drives

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
At 1:55 PM -0700 3/26/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Mar 26, 2009, at 1:48 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> At 1:16 PM -0700 3/26/09, Bruce Johnson posted: >>> On Mar 26, 2009, at 1:06 PM, Steve R wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Now that more

Re: "Green" hard drives

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
At 1:16 PM -0700 3/26/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Mar 26, 2009, at 1:06 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Now that more manufacturers are coming out with the so-called 'green' >> drives, and since there is a current thread on servers, I'm wondering >&g

Re: Installing 3rd Party Drivers under OS X 10.5.6

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
quot;Any" -- follow that bar over to the far right, click on the + option. Choose File Visibility, or my usual is System files. Choose invisible/visible. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's

Re: Worms in clear plastic keyboard

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
ng a >> new keyboard as there is a reason you have maggots in it. >> -Jonas I've taken keyboards apart for cleaning, even running the various components under running water after taking a toothbrush to various parts. Leave them to drain and dry for at least 24 hours. And

"Green" hard drives

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
Now that more manufacturers are coming out with the so-called 'green' drives, and since there is a current thread on servers, I'm wondering if green drives are counter-intuitive for those wanting to upgrade servers that are rarely in an idle

RSPlug Trojan horse for Mac OS X

2009-03-25 Thread Steve R
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Re: Slightly OT: The weirdest computer cleaning question ever

2009-03-23 Thread Steve R
robably will next time around or if I can find someone who hasn't torn both rotator cuffs to do the scrubbing.) My sister's friend turned me on to it because the strokes have lessened my strength and I needed a stronger cleaner. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~-

Re: Slightly OT: The weirdest computer cleaning question ever

2009-03-22 Thread Steve R
cleaning solution with australian tea tree oil in it -- Home Hardware's Natura spray cleaner -- and discovered that the day old coffee stain wasn't the only thing it wiped from the desk. The set-in ink stain disappeared too. <http://www.homeha

Re: Needed Network Monitor recommendation/Leopard

2009-03-17 Thread Steve R
At 7:43 AM -0500 3/17/09, Dennis Myhand posted: > Steve R wrote: >> My internet connection is going up and down, yet whenever the ISP >> checks, they aren't finding a problem. So I'm wanting an app, >> freeware preferably, that will monitor and allow a tex

Needed Network Monitor recommendation/Leopard

2009-03-17 Thread Steve R
My internet connection is going up and down, yet whenever the ISP checks, they aren't finding a problem. So I'm wanting an app, freeware preferably, that will monitor and allow a text printout showing when the connection is active and when it dies. Any recommendations for Leopard

Re: iMac G5 Crashing

2009-03-17 Thread Steve R
rom 10.5.4. I went back to stability with 10.4.11, and gave the thing away to a Windows user after I couldn't find a local buyer willing to part with $300. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-

iCal 3.0.6 - 2 Home calendars

2009-03-15 Thread Steve R
g the other calendars to react, either disappearing events from those calendars or reordering the order of multiple events on the same day. Since I'm not wanting to lose my calendars, I'm looking for suggestions on how to fix the 2-Home calendars that are affecting the entire calendar.

Re: Oh, that nasty cigarette goo!

2009-03-14 Thread Steve R
year some time. I've used Gunk brand non-flammable electrical contact cleaner purchased at the farm supply store on the B&W and G5, *outside* on a non-windy sunny day. The amount of gunk that came out... Both computers ran fine afterwards. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---

Re: iMac resists Safari upgrade

2009-03-14 Thread Steve R
er version of > Safari works for the test user, you know the problem is not with the > OS or Safari, it's something in your user profile, such as a plug-in > or messed up settings, etc. I've had this problem before. Turned out to be one of the pl

Re: Safari 4 - Refresh?

2009-03-13 Thread Steve R
At 12:02 PM -0400 3/13/09, Dan posted: > At 11:31 AM -0400 3/13/2009, Steve R wrote: >>Where did the Refresh button go? I'm not even finding it under >>Customise Toolbar? > > The spinning thingy on the right of the address field. > > Or (what I did) change the

Safari 4 - Refresh?

2009-03-13 Thread Steve R
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Re: adding network printer

2009-03-13 Thread Steve R
of people have benefited from > this. Goodluck. Perhaps you'd get more help if you name your sever and > model here: > http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060404021600193 > > Steve R wrote: >> Short question: What are the settings in Print & Fax for ad

Re: Time-Warner installed router

2009-03-07 Thread Steve R
At 8:07 PM -0500 3/7/09, insightinmind posted: > On Mar 7, 2009, at 5:05 PM, Dan wrote: > >> >> At 4:45 PM -0500 3/7/2009, Steve R wrote: >>> Is the Time-Warner router user configurable? > > You might find something on it here: > http://www.dslreports.com/

Time-Warner installed router

2009-03-07 Thread Steve R
Is the Time-Warner router user configurable? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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:/

Re: Safari 4 Public Beta available today

2009-03-07 Thread Steve R
because there is nothing else that competes. I'm waiting patiently for Snow Leopard before updating Safari, and long ago gave up on Reader when Preview suits my .pdf needs. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low

Re: Apple jumped the shark...

2009-03-06 Thread Steve R
an inventions haven't kept pace with other countries -- too many lawyers stopping innovations. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Ma

Re: background noise

2009-03-06 Thread Steve R
would have cost to buy a new iMic. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Firewire hard drives not mounting

2009-02-28 Thread Steve R
into similar problems with a G3 iMac in OS X. I found that rebooting into OS 9 to mount the partitions worked to make them visible in OS X. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for t

re: opening favorite recent documents

2009-02-28 Thread Steve R
all video on the site to tell you about the app. If you like the app, you can register at MacHeist <http://www.macheist.com> and get it for free. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 Lis

Re: Need graphics utility question.

2009-02-28 Thread Steve R
t part of the photo is >>> cropped each time, but I need the cropped dimensions to always be the >>> same. >>> >>> IS there a way to define a set clipping region or cropping box then >>> apply it to each p

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
At 4:04 PM -0500 2/27/09, Dan posted: > At 3:25 PM -0500 2/27/2009, Steve R wrote: >>At 2:08 PM -0500 2/27/09, Dan posted: >>>Now you're talking about changing normal config parameters that the >>>cable company doesn't care about - things on the LAN

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
ns of Dialup/BSoD? Check out their website <http://bsodtv.org> for their blogs and web episodes. Their stuff is Windows-centric and way over my head but it is interesting to see what can be done with older equipment. Their stuff is also showing up on legal torrents and usene

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
need to be verified after the change. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 h

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
neighbour also changed ISPs and did hack his new ISP modem, which has been working fine with the 4 ports and wireless for more than a year. (He has more money than me to replace the modem if he messed up.) Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this messag

Re: Parallels or VMware Fusion

2009-02-25 Thread Steve R
using Windows. I tried Parallels... still hated Windows, perhaps even more. So I tried VMWare... and I might even start hating Windows less than before. Same Windows Vista Ultimate, only difference was VMWare. So I'd vote VMWare for ease of use

Re: upgrading firmware on blue and white??

2009-02-22 Thread Steve R
At 10:26 PM -0800 2/22/09, jonas ulrich posted: > the link isn't working. how do i get it off the mac update? > > On 2/22/09, Steve R wrote: >> >> At 11:32 PM -0500 2/22/09, Dana Collins posted: >> >> On 2/22/09 10:45 PM, jonas ulrich of <>jonas

Re: upgrading firmware on blue and white??

2009-02-22 Thread Steve R
At 11:32 PM -0500 2/22/09, Dana Collins posted: On 2/22/09 10:45 PM, jonas ulrich of <>jonasulrich3...@gmail.com sent How do you upgrade firmware on a blue and whiter powermac? I heard that there is a firmware update to get it to except g4 upgrade cards. -Jonas Hi Jonas, Yes you are right, the

Re: Fool'em

2009-02-22 Thread Steve R
that are any hidden files the programmer may have added, and these hidden files were far more common pre-X to stop duplicating discs. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group fo

adding network printer

2009-02-20 Thread Steve R
ut trying to do that gets me a Reprimand for trying. I tried creating lpd and renaming, same slap on the wrist. So what are the settings for adding a USB printer on a print server? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscr

nmblookup/netbios-ns

2009-02-15 Thread Steve R
ermission Until Quit, yet within minutes the windows are back again (for Safari, TextEdit and Finder.) Details are always showing the Parent Application (ie path always shows Mac apps or processes) I'm not wanting to deny access, but "netbios" -- is that

Re: NAS question

2009-02-12 Thread Steve R
At 7:08 AM -0700 2/12/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 11, 2009, at 9:43 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Having a constant problem with the NAS paths for some reason. I chose >> >> /Volume_1/folder >> >> as a path in an application. Everything is fin

NAS question

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
re happening? FileBuddy doesn't like Unix. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Recent Documents on OS10.4?

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
At 3:25 PM -0500 2/11/09, Dan posted: > At 3:12 PM -0500 2/11/2009, Steve R wrote: >> >>Didn't 10.4 have a Favourites feature in Finder's Go menu? I'm not >>seeing it on Leopard > > Tiger has a "Recent folders" item in the Go menu. Then

Re: Recent Documents on OS10.4?

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
7;s Go menu? I'm not seeing it on Leopard (I might have disabled it or it might have been a Default Folders preference which I don't have loaded in Leopard.) Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low E

Re: Firefox Issues

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
video. Thanks for that Bruce. It's refreshing and good to know that I'm not the only one in the struggle. What about using the video screen capture aspect of applications like Snap X Pro ? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message beca

Re: BBS on OS X Leopard

2009-02-10 Thread Steve R
At 10:04 AM -0700 2/10/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 10, 2009, at 9:39 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Does anyone have recommendations for BBS software that is compatible >> with Leopard? >> > > BBS, like 'call this phone number and get on the b

BBS on OS X Leopard

2009-02-10 Thread Steve R
Does anyone have recommendations for BBS software that is compatible with Leopard? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 - w

Re: Recent Documents on OS10.4?

2009-02-10 Thread Steve R
ple+Find? > > Or is there something else? Apple Menu/Recent Items/Documents? System Preferences/Appearance/Number of Documents? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those usi

irc:// -- how to open in non-browser application?

2009-02-05 Thread Steve R
pen in Snak but continuing on the link opens in Safari. Right-Click/Option-Click isn't giving me a dropdown menu to open in a different app. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for t

Re: Terminal tells me I have new mail

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 3:37 PM -0600 2/2/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Feb 2, 2009, at 3:21 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> When I open Terminal, it tells me I have new mail. > > > This makes no sense. > > You'd need to execute some command unless the link you're launching > Ter

Re: Terminal tells me I have new mail

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 3:44 PM -0600 2/2/09, Dennis Myhand posted: > Steve R wrote: >> When I open Terminal, it tells me I have new mail. Is this somehow >> telling me Eudora has new mail (which is not set to download at a set >> time, and I already know I have unread messages in the In Box

Terminal tells me I have new mail

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
pe in Terminal to read the mail? Thanks Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Upgrading CAT-5 to CAT-6

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 1:35 PM -0700 2/2/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 2, 2009, at 12:33 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Only in my dreams? So, using MenuMeters to monitor my Ethernet >> speeds, I'm seeing upwards of 10MB (averaging around 9MB) between the >> iMac and the NAS w

Re: Upgrading CAT-5 to CAT-6

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 11:38 AM -0700 2/2/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 2, 2009, at 11:17 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Just wanting to check that my understanding is correct. When I >> upgrade from CAT-5 to CAT-6, I can upgrade sections of my LAN one >> step at a time, and have h

Upgrading CAT-5 to CAT-6

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
2 = lower transfers Now I'm pretty certain the router plays a role in speeds so what specs should I be looking at to see if the router can handle CAT-6 speeds? Thanks Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac

Re: Quicktime Vs Aspyr

2009-02-01 Thread Steve R
At 5:31 PM -0500 2/1/09, Dana Collins posted: > This, and other like issues, makes me wonder if anyone out there has ever > developed an ftp site that provided downloads of various (if not all) > versions of QuickTime, in .smi and .dmg images. I got pretty good at going > to the Apple download

Re: Quicktime Vs Aspyr

2009-02-01 Thread Steve R
At 5:31 PM -0500 2/1/09, Dana Collins posted: > This, and other like issues, makes me wonder if anyone out there has ever > developed an ftp site that provided downloads of various (if not all) > versions of QuickTime, in .smi and .dmg images. I got pretty good at going > to the Apple download

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