Re: ITunes 10

2010-09-25 Thread Po-en Tsai
; is >> the same way people felt about switching over to OS X on the days of classic >> for their UI. Heres a handy hint: http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20100901223846748 Thanks, Po-en Tsai - The first time Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is when t

Re: .....Upgrading G3 memory

2009-11-09 Thread Po-en Tsai
oesn't support a full GB. Anyway, how did you get 8.6 on your 450MHz G3? The minimum is the shipping OS, which, for your iMac is OS 9... Thanks, Po-en Tsai -- eMac G4 1GHz running OSX 10.5, Superdrive, 60gb HDD with 1GB ram. Super speedy! iMac G3 Indigo 350 MHz, running OSX 10

Re: wireless imac g3... it's alive!

2009-09-22 Thread Po-en Tsai
ire dvd rom to install from. Thanks, Po-en Tsai -- eMac G4 1GHz running OSX 10.4 and 10.5, 60gb HDD with 1GB ram. Super speedy! iMac G3 Indigo 350 MHz, running OSX 10.4, 10.3 and OS 9.2.2, 80gb HDD with 768MB ram. Rather Fast! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

Re: Another G3 Imac Question

2009-08-24 Thread Po-en Tsai
I have a spare IDE hard drive here! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those using G3, G4, G5, and Intel Core iMacs as well as Apple eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/ima

Re: CRT brightness in iMac G3

2009-07-24 Thread Po-en Tsai
tc.] You CAN BURN OUT YOUR > Retinas. Thanks, I shall now turn down my brightness. As my iMac has no VGA port, I cannot connect another display to it, and cannot afford the display to go 'kaput'. Thanks, Po-en Tsai -- iMac G3 Indigo 350 MHz, running OSX 10.4, 10.3 and OS 9.2.2, 80

CRT brightness in iMac G3

2009-07-24 Thread Po-en Tsai
Hello, I'm sure this topic has been discussed, but I cannot find the thread. I have the iMac stated below. Will the CRT 'keep' longer if the brightness is on the lowest, compared to the highest brightness? Thanks, Po-en Tsai -- iMac G3 Indigo 350 MHz, running OSX 10.4, 10

Re: Help?!

2009-06-25 Thread Po-en Tsai
B Document. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379 Resetting PRAM can solve quite some problems in OSX. Thanks, Po-en Tsai -- iMac G3 Indigo 350 MHz, running OSX 10.4, 10.3 and OS 9.2.2, 80gb HDD with 768MB ram. Quite speedy. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: More G3 Memory Upgrade Misery

2009-04-17 Thread Po-en Tsai
Hmm, I had the same problem. I was going to get 2x 512mb to make 1gb, but then couldnt find good ram, so I put an old 256mb with a working 512mb stick from an old computer to make 768mb. I think compatible 512mb sticks with the G3 are hard to get =D. On 4/17/09, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Ap

Re: Motherboard compatibility on slot-loading iMacs

2009-04-17 Thread Po-en Tsai
I would also like to know this. Anyone? On 4/17/09, Paul wrote: > > There were several sets of slot loading G3 iMac's. They all had a 100 > MHz bus, and used the same kind of memory. I have some from at least > two different sets. Is it possible to move a motherboard from a later > one into an e

Re: DVD on G3 iMac

2009-04-17 Thread Po-en Tsai
yes they should all be able to read cd's properly - they are reliable! try holding 'option' down when you boot, and select the disc. Maybe your disc is corrupt. On 4/17/09, Paul wrote: > > Make sure you get a DVD drive new enough to read all types of DVD's, > since earlier versions came out befo

G3 iMac 350Mhz Video Out.

2009-04-15 Thread Po-en Tsai
Hi iMac listers, I have a slot load 350 Mhz iMac G3 Indigo, not the original light blue. All slot loads have VGA out ports except the 350mhz. Is it possible to put a VGA port in? Because I have looked before, and there are holes and places to solder a VGA connector on. Is it that simple? Also,

Re: DVD on G3 iMac

2009-04-13 Thread Po-en Tsai
ttp://www.simonroyal.co.uk. Or Skype me on > 'Simon-Royal'. (Apple PowerBook G4 867Mhz, 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, SuperDrive. > Mac OSX 10.5, 10.4 & 9.2.2...) > > > > On Apr 13 2009, Po-en Tsai wrote: > > > Don't do it :D I would go for a external drive. I h

Re: DVD on G3 iMac

2009-04-13 Thread Po-en Tsai
Don't do it :D I would go for a external drive. I have a iMac G3 Slot Load, and DVD playback is crappy. VCD's however work fine. I have a external DVD drive for software etc. Po-en On 4/14/09, John Hokanson Jr. wrote: > > I'm thinking of pulling the elderly 24x CD-Drive in my slot load G3 > iMa

Re: g3 memory upgrade

2009-04-12 Thread Po-en Tsai
Yes, well I am running Tiger, and have the new firmware . My iMac was also made in Summer 2000. :) Po-en On 4/13/09, John Hokanson wrote: > > Hmmm > > I just bought two sticks of 512M in anticipatation of updating my G3 > iMac to 1gig. Now, this discussion has me nervous.People have done it

Re: installing OS X on G3 Imac will not install

2009-04-12 Thread Po-en Tsai
Get the CD copy of Tiger (10.4) Your mac will run it fine. My iMac G3 350Mhz runs it great. On 4/13/09, FC Farwell wrote: > > HI, > i have 2 - G3 DV 600mhz iMacs I'm endeavoring to install 10.3 onto > using universal 10.3 disks. > the iMac of course is compatible w/ this OS but with the interna

Re: g3 memory upgrade

2009-04-12 Thread Po-en Tsai
Hmmm, I have a similar prblm. I have 2x512mb SDRAM PC133. When I try booting, the iMac G3 slot load makes a (one) loud beep. That means through the self test that no ram is installed, but I definitely put ram in. Would it be bad ram? Thx, Po-en On 4/13/09, Ernie Chorny wrote: > > Dan wrote: >>

Re: How do I know what system firmware I have?

2009-04-05 Thread Po-en Tsai
System Profiler. On 4/5/09, John Hokanson wrote: > > Brief question: > > iMac 350Mhz (slot load). > > Might be updating from OS 9 to Tiger, but first want to check if the > firmware is proper (I think I need 4.1.9). How do I check? > > - John > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~-

Re: Slow bootup?

2009-04-01 Thread Po-en Tsai
512mb is not that much :p but i am getting 1gb soon :D! On 3/31/09, Manuel Marques wrote: > > Well, it ran fine on my iMac, but one would notice some slowness when > there were other apps running (a bunch of them). I bet your G3 had a > lot of RAM... :) > > MM > > On Mar

Re: Slow bootup?

2009-03-30 Thread Po-en Tsai
lol i must say... i got adobe design premium CS3 working (photoshop, flash, dreamweaver, etc.) on my imac g3 350mhz with not much lag :p no kidding. can send a screenshot if you want :) :O On 3/31/09, Manuel Marques wrote: > > Oh, progressively slower not. I only experienced slowness (I hope > t

Re: iMac Slot Loading G3 Power Rating

2009-03-29 Thread Po-en Tsai
Thanks! I was wondering how much power my iMac 350Mhz was using Also, I have a slot load iMac g3 350mhz, Indigo. When it is on, its makes a slight buzzing noise, and when i turn it off, it still makes that 'buzzz' noise. - Would that be the power, or just the CRT? Po-en On 3/30/09, nestami

Re: Slow bootup?

2009-03-28 Thread Po-en Tsai
try reset the pram - hold down 'apple, option, p, r' st startup before the apple screen http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379 Po-en On 3/29/09, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Mar 28, 2009, at 7:18 AM, Bill Spencer wrote: > >> >> Hi there: The Leopard machine below (purchased new last summer) seems

Re: Just came across this...

2009-03-28 Thread Po-en Tsai
macheist is great! soo much free software! On 3/29/09, Bill Spencer wrote: > > MacHeist, an app bundle that not only looks like some good stuff at an > incredibly low price, but they give 25% of the profits to charity. You > may well already know about it, but I didn't, so just in case, here's >

Re: iTunes Cover Flow view doesn't show Album Covers

2009-03-24 Thread Po-en Tsai
i have a imac g3 350mhz and all is well... maybe something to do with ur gfx card? On 3/25/09, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Mar 24, 2009, at 3:00 PM, lrbarrios wrote: > >> >> iMac G3 Indigo running OS 10.4.11, 400MHz, and 512MB RAM. When I >> switch to the Cover Flow view, I don't see the albu

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-24 Thread Po-en Tsai
Hmm, I have tried that previously - it didnt work. Probably because the System Folder had to be 9.2 to be Classic, and my os9 disc was only 9.0 I have got it working by copying a sys folder from a friend. Thanks anyway, Po-en On 3/24/09, Matt Gordon wrote: > > When I was trying to install OS9

Re: eMac with Tiger not sleeping properly

2009-03-24 Thread Po-en Tsai
i will forward to imac list for you, also in syspref's, in the 'energy saver' option, in the submenu 'options' is everything unchecked apart from 'allow power button to sleep computer'? if still nothing try resseting 'PRAM' - hold down 'apple - option - p - r' before the white apple screen comes

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-21 Thread Po-en Tsai
Safari and Firefox are tonnes better than IE!! On 3/22/09, Po-en Tsai wrote: > LOL! I was kidding! Sorry if It sounded abit real :D > > On 3/22/09, Brian Troisi wrote: >> >> >> On Mar 21, 2009, at 4:13 PM, Beverly Woods wrote: >> >>> >>> Po-e

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-21 Thread Po-en Tsai
LOL! I was kidding! Sorry if It sounded abit real :D On 3/22/09, Brian Troisi wrote: > > > On Mar 21, 2009, at 4:13 PM, Beverly Woods wrote: > >> >> Po-en Tsai wrote: >>> Hi all!, >>> >>> Thanks! I have finally got it working from my OS9 i

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-21 Thread Po-en Tsai
right track. > > Cyrus Griffin > > Hobbittech.com Mac Specialist - Low Cost Mac Services in AZ > > > > > > On Mar 21, 2009, at 8:16 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > >> >> >> On Mar 20, 2009, at 9:49 PM, Po-en Tsai wrote: >> >>> OK thanks,

Re: UNSUBSCIBE PLEASE

2009-03-21 Thread Po-en Tsai
... On 3/21/09, ash kotak wrote: > > > >> Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:52:08 -0400 >> To: imaclist@googlegroups.com >> From: dantear...@gmail.com >> Subject: Re: Poorly eMac & Booting From PowerBook >> >> >> At 7:30 PM + 3/20/2009, Simon Royal wrote: >>>Dan >>> >>>How do you get kernel panic lo

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
OK thanks, i will try it know. So just put OSX's system folder into a sub folder called something random, and OS9 should install? Then copy the OSX folder back to root of HDD? On 3/21/09, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Mar 20, 2009, at 9:29 PM, Cyrus Griffin wrote: > >> Hi, sorry to jump in late,

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
gt; Hobbittech.com Mac Specialist - Low Cost Mac Services in AZ > > > > > > On Mar 20, 2009, at 5:43 PM, Po-en Tsai wrote: > >> >> Yes... I dont have any parts of OS9... >> >> Thanks for all help so far, >> >> Po-en >> >> On 3/

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
Yes... I dont have any parts of OS9... Thanks for all help so far, Po-en On 3/21/09, Charles Davis wrote: > > You did NOT read completely!!! > > > He said "PARTS" of OS9 not OS9 > > Chuck D. > > On Mar 20, 2009, at 8:02 PM, Po-en Tsai wrote: >

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
r 20, 2009, at 1:51 PM, Po-en Tsai wrote: > >> >> @clark martin, i have tried that, but when i run the installer, it >> says it cannot update software, and therefore the installation >> failed... > > Tha

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
f external HDd like you said. Its like 'portable" i guess. Po-en On 3/21/09, Po-en Tsai wrote: > @ Fabian Fang, > > Thanks! Ive joined the Mac OS9 Group. Don't know about breaking the > rules though. - I have legit copies of OS9, Just cant install classic > without rein

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
@ Fabian Fang, Thanks! Ive joined the Mac OS9 Group. Don't know about breaking the rules though. - I have legit copies of OS9, Just cant install classic without reinstalling my Mac, which i dont want to do. On 3/21/09, Po-en Tsai wrote: > @Simon Royal, > > I did install OS9 drive

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
@Simon Royal, I did install OS9 drivers... On 3/21/09, Po-en Tsai wrote: > I used to have OS9 installed, then i formated the hdd and all was gone > :( that time i installed os9 again, then without formatting i > installed osx. That time i had classic working. Now i have reinstalled &g

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
it for apps. Thanks for all help so far, Po-en On 3/21/09, Po-en Tsai wrote: > @clark martin, i have tried that, but when i run the installer, it > says it cannot update software, and therefore the installation > failed... > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

Re: Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
@clark martin, i have tried that, but when i run the installer, it says it cannot update software, and therefore the installation failed... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to Low End Mac's iMac List, a group for those usi

Classic and Tiger HELP!!!

2009-03-20 Thread Po-en Tsai
Hi, I have a iMac G3 running Mac OSX 10.4, and I would like to put on Classic, but I don't have a Classic System Folder... I have the original iMac OS9 CD's, but it doesnt seem to let me install Classic without installing OS9, then installing OSX again - which I dont want to do. The only solutio

Re: Mail Glitch or Gmail Goof?

2009-03-18 Thread Po-en Tsai
Weird! I wouldnt think it was Mail, as it doesnt seem like the program to have such a obvious glitch! Are you sure you were looking at the right accounts? On 3/17/09, Al Poulin wrote: > > Hello: > > Using Apple Mail 3.2 on aluminum iMac with two Gmail POP accounts. > This morning from Account #1

Re: opening a G3 iMac

2009-03-12 Thread Po-en Tsai
make sure the headfone jacks and cd drive are not stopping it from opening. here is a guide you should read. http://www.scribd.com/doc/103447/iMac-G3-Disassembly-Guide Po-en On 3/12/09, Stro wrote: > > > > On Mar 1, 12:13 pm, Cyrus wrote: >> Yes the G3 iMacs used IDE HDs. I don't think they st

Re: Time to upgrade; need guidance

2009-03-11 Thread Po-en Tsai
intel :p apple just released a new line of mac's. On 3/12/09, owen wrote: > > Hi all, > > I haven't paid much attention to new releases since '04, so I'm > looking for advice on where the "sweet spot" is in flat panel iMacs. I > could go with new, but I've had good luck with refurbs and with use

Re: Broken ethernet port on Bondi G3 iMac

2009-03-09 Thread Po-en Tsai
have you gone into network in sys pref and configured settings? If you still cant, and have wireless at home, you can by a wireless adapter for it, like the planex us-54pro. I am using wireless with that adapter on my mac g3 to write this message! works very well. If you do get wireless, when you g