Curiosity Sastisfied. So That's What a Smurf is.

2010-10-23 Thread smac0031
That answers my question. 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 particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at

Smurf startup issues

2010-04-05 Thread Lawrence David Eden
is 10.4.11 and the G3 has 1 GB of RAM. I have done a complete re-format of the HD (20GB Maxtor). This hard drive will start my Sawtooth Mac, but not the Smurf. Any ideas what might be causing the problem with the Smurf? Thanks, Larry -- You received this message because you are a member of G

Re: Smurf startup issues

2010-04-05 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Apr 5, 2010, at 5:54 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: Listers, My G3 BW will not boot up.unless I use Safe Mode. When I try to boot normally, I see a rectangular black box in the center of my monitor. The box appears pretty early in the start-up sequence. I have nothing connected

Smurf

2010-03-30 Thread Lawrence David Eden
Greetings, Can a Smurf G3 be booted into Target Mode? I want to upgrade the OS to 10.4.11 but the Smurf does not have a DVD drive. Larry -- 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 particular focus on Power

Re: Smurf

2010-03-30 Thread Kris Tilford
On Mar 30, 2010, at 1:16 PM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: Can a Smurf G3 be booted into Target Mode? No. I want to upgrade the OS to 10.4.11 but the Smurf does not have a DVD drive. Options: 1) Tiger CD Installer 4 disc set 2) Use XPostFacto helper disk to boot from external Firewire DVD

Re: Smurf

2010-03-30 Thread ThisOldMacSupport
at 11:16 AM, Lawrence David Eden lde...@comcast.netwrote: Greetings, Can a Smurf G3 be booted into Target Mode? I want to upgrade the OS to 10.4.11 but the Smurf does not have a DVD drive. Larry -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using

Wireless possible on a Smurf?

2009-09-20 Thread Paul Stamsen
As above. p -- If living conditions don't stop improving in this country, we're going to run out of humble beginnings for our great men. -- Russell P. Askue --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those

Best possible wireless for a Smurf (was: Wireless possible on a Smurf?

2009-09-20 Thread Paul Stamsen
Sorry, badly phrased. Any recommendations? p -- Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with

Re: Best possible wireless for a Smurf (was: Wireless possible on a Smurf?

2009-09-20 Thread Kris Tilford
This will be recognized as Apple Airport, and will function identically to OEM Apple 802.11n wireless. You may also be able to use USB devices IF you have a USB 2.O PCI card in the Smurf. Don't use the built-in USB 1.1 for any wireless unless you have no alternative

Re: Smurf

2009-09-09 Thread Michael J. Amato
enough already!! On Sep 8, 2009, at 7:03 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote: smurf,chief of the group! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 particular focus

Re: Smurf

2009-09-08 Thread Len Gerstel
Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. A search with Clusty using Mac model smurf has the first three hits the Mac G3. Point the search to Mac first then model then smurf. At least it seems to work this way. I would imagine the same results would be returned but farther down the return list

Re: Smurf

2009-09-08 Thread Ernest L. Gunerius
to make sure we are teaching the next generation of students, how to search, combine ideas and what to look for. Snip: - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. A search with Clusty using Mac model smurf has the first three hits the Mac G3. Point the search to Mac first

Re: Smurf

2009-09-08 Thread Gorka Martinez Mezo
The smurfs (pitufos in Spanish) were very popular in the early 1980s Spain. When the PowerMac G3 BW appeared, it was quickly nicknamed pitufo as both were blue and white. The original iMac G3 was popularly known as cabezon (Big headed), while the fancy iMac G4 was known as Lamparita (desk

Re: Smurf

2009-09-08 Thread dorayme
Date: Tues, Sep 8 2009 4:52 am From: Len Gerstel ... Only one of those links even comes close to the explanation of Smurf, and that is the lowendmac that includes a picture of smurfs with no label saying that this is a smurf on the page. Others just say something to the effect

Re: Smurf

2009-09-08 Thread glmm
On one page that came up on a reasonable search request, there were some smurfs with red in them! I think red hats or boots, I forget! That was an one off smurf,chief of the group! There were also black smurfs, born from standard stock smurfs. FWIW, Gorka Enviado desde mi BlackBerry® de

Re: Smurf

2009-09-07 Thread Jim Scott
On Sep 7, 2009, at 4:09 PM, dorayme wrote: How do you find out on Google, if you don't have inside knowledge, why some models were called smurfs? -- dorayme Well, let's see. Google smurf and the first hit you'll get says Smurfs were small blue people, and the images of them under

Smurf

2009-09-07 Thread dorayme
How do you find out on Google, if you don't have inside knowledge, why some models were called smurfs? -- dorayme --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with

Re: Smurf

2009-09-07 Thread Len Gerstel
to look for. Yes, I know the answer off the top of my head, but you may not know the cultural reference implied. The first search for: mac names smurf Came up blank on the first page. then Mac model names smurf got close, with a link to a Lowendmac.com page about the B W with a nickname

Re: Smurf

2009-09-07 Thread Dan
At 7:43 PM -0400 9/7/2009, Len Gerstel wrote: On Sep 7, 2009, at 7:09 PM, dorayme wrote: How do you find out on Google, if you don't have inside knowledge, why some models were called smurfs? This is a good example of what we need to make sure we are teaching the next generation of

Re: Smurf

2009-09-07 Thread Ernest L. Gunerius
smurf has the first three hits the Mac G3. Point the search to Mac first then model then smurf. At least it seems to work this way. I would imagine the same results would be returned but farther down the return list with a different order of the search terms. I don't use Google anymore or I would

Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread tonycd
Hi. Just upgraded a Blue White G3 (Radeon PCI 7000, 1.0 GB G3, 768 RAM) from 10.3 to 10.4. The upgrade went seamlessly. But when I followed up with a 10.4.11 Combo Updater from CD (freshly burned from Apple.com), the red X appeared over my hard drive with a message that you can't install OS X

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jun 24, 2009, at 11:40 AM, tonycd wrote: Hi. Just upgraded a Blue White G3 (Radeon PCI 7000, 1.0 GB G3, 768 RAM) from 10.3 to 10.4. The upgrade went seamlessly. But when I followed up with a 10.4.11 Combo Updater from CD (freshly burned from Apple.com), the red X appeared over my

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread tonycd
Specifically chose the PPC version. Don't have the net -- it's a kids' computer, and it's connected via a wireless card (non-Apple, from Headgap) that taps into the house's AirPort network. The software's not recognizing the card -- I think maybe the update itself kayoed the software (Realtek

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread tonycd
Specifically chose the PPC version. Don't have the net -- it's a kids' computer, and it's connected via a wireless card (non-Apple, from Headgap) that taps into the house's AirPort network. The software's not recognizing the card -- I think maybe the update itself kayoed the software (Realtek

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread tonycd
Specifically chose the PPC version. Don't have the net -- it's a kids' computer, and it's connected via a wireless card (non-Apple, from Headgap) that taps into the house's AirPort network. The software's not recognizing the card -- I think maybe the update itself kayoed the software (Realtek

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread Kris Tilford
On Jun 24, 2009, at 11:40 AM, tonycd wrote: Hi. Just upgraded a Blue White G3 (Radeon PCI 7000, 1.0 GB G3, 768 RAM) from 10.3 to 10.4. The upgrade went seamlessly. But when I followed up with a 10.4.11 Combo Updater from CD (freshly burned from Apple.com), the red X appeared over my hard

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread tonycd
Specifically chose the PPC version. Don't have the net -- it's a kids' computer, and it's connected via a wireless card (non-Apple, from Headgap) that taps into the house's AirPort network. The software's not recognizing the card -- I think maybe the update itself kayoed the software (Realtek

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread tonycd
I'll check the Network preference pane. Later today, when I get back there. I agree about re-installing the Realtek client software. Of course, if it doesn't run under Tiger, I guess I'm in deeper doo-doo than I figured...but let's cross that doo-doo bridge when we come to it. Did you open

Re: Smurf won't let me install Tiger updates

2009-06-24 Thread tonycd
I'll check the Network preference pane. Later today, when I get back there. I agree about re-installing the Realtek client software. Of course, if it doesn't run under Tiger, I guess I'm in deeper doo-doo than I figured...but let's cross that doo-doo bridge when we come to it. Did you open

G3 Smurf file server - advice required

2009-02-26 Thread Gukumatz
Hi listers, I've decided to (attempt to) convert my rarely used G3 400mhz into a media file server (music and video) as I've not been at all impressed with the NAS boxes I've tried/researched, but I could do with a little help. The intention is to upgrade it to gigabit ethernet and also use a

Re: G3 Smurf file server - advice required

2009-02-26 Thread Mike Baker
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Firmtek/SATA1V4/ --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Gukumatz ivan...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: From: Gukumatz ivan...@tiscali.co.uk Subject: G3 Smurf file server - advice required To: G3-5 List g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 11:32 AM Hi listers, I've

Re: G3 Smurf file server - advice required

2009-02-26 Thread Gukumatz
On 26 Feb, 16:43, Mike Baker psufa...@yahoo.com wrote: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Firmtek/SATA1V4/ --- On Thu, 2/26/09, Gukumatz ivan...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: From: Gukumatz ivan...@tiscali.co.uk Subject: G3 Smurf file server - advice required To: G3-5 List g3-5-list@googlegroups.com

Re: G3 Smurf file server - advice required

2009-02-26 Thread Doug Burton
On Feb 26, 2009, at 11:32 AM, Gukumatz wrote: Hi listers, I've decided to (attempt to) convert my rarely used G3 400mhz into a media file server (music and video) as I've not been at all impressed with the NAS boxes I've tried/researched, but I could do with a little help. The intention

Which video card should I buy for my smurf G3 for screen rotation?

2009-01-16 Thread whalerboy
Well, after searching, and reading, and searching, and reading I felt it was safe to ask this one as I have found no answer to my specific question I picked up an old 350mhz BW (running 10.4) to run out in my garage, basically as a glorified MP3 player and web browser. I have it sitting

Re: Which video card should I buy for my smurf G3 for screen rotation?

2009-01-16 Thread Kris Tilford
On Jan 16, 2009, at 10:08 PM, whalerboy wrote: So anybody out there get screen rotation working on any of these old gals? Yes, most Radeon will allow rotation depending upon the OS. I don't think rotation was available in MacOS 9.x. On early OS X versions there was an ATI utility called

Re: Which video card should I buy for my smurf G3 for screen rotation?

2009-01-16 Thread Clark Martin
whalerboy wrote: Well, after searching, and reading, and searching, and reading I felt it was safe to ask this one as I have found no answer to my specific question I picked up an old 350mhz BW (running 10.4) to run out in my garage, basically as a glorified MP3 player and web browser.