Re: trackpad-no smooth

The point is that with all the other trckpads since the 190 to the Wallstreet, which I have used for, now, 7 years it is only an aesthetic issue, while on this iBook (only 1 year old and used intensively only in the last 7 months...) it is pretty hard to move the finger over the trackpad: it is

Re: OS 8.5/8.6, AppleWorks 6, QuickTime and my 5300c

Yersina, >>Since OS 8.5 came installed on my 5300c and I don't have a CD or floppies of it, can anyone tell me if merely copying the 8.5 system folder elsewhere (to my G3 for instance) will actually suffice as a backup of the OS in case anything goes wrong in the upgrade?<< Your mailbox won't ac

Re: trackpad-no smooth

if the issue is that your finger no longer glides smoothly over the trackpad, would some kind of silicon coating solve the problem? - Original Message - From: "Beniamino Cenci Goga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PowerBooks" Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 10:24 PM Subject: Re: trackpad-no smoot

Re: OS 8.5/8.6, AppleWorks 6, QuickTime and my 5300c

Dan writes, I KNEW it -- that I'd know what this abbreviation would stand for, even though I didn't recognize it by abbreviation alone. Sheeesh! Thanks. Well, as I write this email on my G3, my 5300c is presently restarting from just having finished the 8.6 installation. I ended up go

520c connectivity problems

My 520c and iMac G4 will not interface via Appletalk anymore. I get an error message when I connect the two using an ethernet crossover cable that says "This file server uses an incompatible version of the AFP protocol. You cannot connect to it." I was able to use Appletalk to connect the t

Re: Maximized Legacy Software for PB190

On Jun 14, 2005, at 12:00 PM, James W. Greenidge wrote: Greetings: I'm reactivating my OS 8.1 PB 190 for the summer and would like to know whether anyone off the cuff might know a listing of the "latest" or maximized versions of software I can install on it. On advice, I currently have Eu

Re: Maximized Legacy Software for PB190

To stop window-shade noise. . . Apple Menu | Control Panels | Appearance | Options | Un-check "Play sound when collapsing windows" As for the software I think your maximized with a 68k On 6/15/05, Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Jun 14, 2005, at 12:00 PM, James W. Greenidge wrot

Re: 520c connectivity problems

On Jun 15, 2005, at 8:23 AM, Erich Zechar wrote: My 520c and iMac G4 will not interface via Appletalk anymore. I get an error message when I connect the two using an ethernet crossover cable that says "This file server uses an incompatible version of the AFP protocol. You cannot connect to

Re: OS 8.5/8.6, AppleWorks 6, QuickTime and my 5300c

At 10:56 AM -0400 06/15/2005, Yersinia wrote: the ONLY thing I use AppleWorks for is word processing -- straight text. Do you get fancy formatting that text, at all? If not, you might want to try a traditional/programmer's text editor, such as BBEdit Lite or Alpha. They're much faster, esp

Re: 520c connectivity problems

On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:54 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: You need to connect via IP address, Appletalk was dropped in 10.4. You'll need (iirc) Appleshare client 3.7 or better on the 520. This means you have to initiate the connection from the 520c and know the IP address of the iMac. You can

"Invalid Node Structure"

Hi, 'Bookers. Running OS 8.6 on a 1400 I have encountered a message that Disk First Aid cannot repair my HD due to "Invalid Node Structure, 4, 1656." I've Googled the problem and Disk Warrior ($80 for each computer in the house!) is recommended. Also Norton. An archives search reveals no pri

Re: "Invalid Node Structure"

I have had that problem. My advice would be to make a back up of that drive as soon as possible, then reformate and reinstall. Node errors seem to be an ominous forwarning. After the reformate and the reinstall, everything was fine. Sadly, I did not do that on one, and within a week, my hard d

Re: 520c connectivity problems

At 11:23 AM -0400 06/15/2005, Erich Zechar wrote: My 520c and iMac G4 will not interface via Appletalk anymore. I get an error message when I connect the two using an ethernet crossover cable that says "This file server uses an incompatible version of the AFP protocol. You cannot connect to it.

Re: 520c connectivity problems

At 09:54 AM -0700 06/15/2005, Bruce Johnson wrote: You need to connect via IP address, Appletalk was dropped in 10.4. Just to clarify: AppleTalk itself is present, in Tiger, in its entirety, except for the actual AFP/AT interface module. You can still use all the other AppleTalk services,

Re: OS 8.5/8.6, AppleWorks 6, QuickTime and my 5300c

Dan writes, Well, there are certain things I do, insist on doing, and would be miserable if I couldn't do, formatting-wise, although I doubt you'd call them fancy. I use smart quotes, I indent paragraphs (depending what it is, either just indenting the first line, or "block indenting" an enti

Re: "Invalid Node Structure"

Hi, 'Bookers. Running OS 8.6 on a 1400 I have encountered a message that Disk First Aid cannot repair my HD due to "Invalid Node Structure, 4, 1656." I've Googled the problem and Disk Warrior ($80 for each computer in the house!) is recommended. Also Norton. An archives search reveals no pr

Re: "Invalid Node Structure"

I have had that problem. My advice would be to make a back up of that drive as soon as possible, then reformate and reinstall. Node errors seem to be an ominous forwarning. After the reformate and the reinstall, everything was fine. Sadly, I did not do that on one, and within a week, my hard

Re: 520c connectivity problems

On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:54 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: You need to connect via IP address, Appletalk was dropped in 10.4. You'll need (iirc) Appleshare client 3.7 or better on the 520. This means you have to initiate the connection from the 520c and know the IP address of the iMac. You can get

Re: 520c connectivity problems

At 01:12 PM -0400 06/15/2005, Erich Zechar wrote: On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:54 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: You need to connect via IP address, Appletalk was dropped in 10.4. You'll need (iirc) Appleshare client 3.7 or better on the 520. This means you have to initiate the connection from the 520c a

eMailer

Trying to configure eMailer 2 on my 1400 (newly wirelessed) but not having much luck. Will it only work with POP accounts? The other alternatives for OS 8.6 are pretty dire :-( Ian -- http://homepage.mac.com/ianmoff - iChat/AIM/Skype: ianmoff Find a Better Way of Life at www.marillion.com Do y

Re: eMailer

On Jun 15, 2005, at 11:32 AM, Ian Moffatt wrote: Trying to configure eMailer 2 on my 1400 (newly wirelessed) but not having much luck. Will it only work with POP accounts? Yes. The other alternatives for OS 8.6 are pretty dire :-( If you're dealing with an imap account, get Mail Drop ack

Re: eMailer

Trying to configure eMailer 2 on my 1400 (newly wirelessed) but not having much luck. Will it only work with POP accounts? The other alternatives for OS 8.6 are pretty dire :-( • Never heard of eMailer. What would be dire about Eudora Lite or Pro? -- Adrian -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: eMailer

On Jun 15, 2005, at 11:43 AM, Fluxstringer wrote: Never heard of eMailer. That would be Claris Emailer: What would be dire about Eudora Lite or Pro? It sux giant green dripping ones, particularly on imap accounts. It's a pop mailer that's been h

Re: eMailer

I HATE Eudora! The only folks I have to rescue with e-mail problems on our server are Eudora users... Not that I have strong feelings about it ;-) __•__ So noted. I read up on IMAP and POP I guess IMAP would or might be good for high pressure, tightly wound, highly paid,

Re: 520c connectivity problems

on 6/15/05 10:23 AM, Erich Zechar at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 10.4.1 that's the problem -- Wanda K. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Fr

Re: eMailer

>> Trying to configure eMailer 2 on my 1400 (newly wirelessed) but not >> having much luck. Will it only work with POP accounts? > >Yes. Claris [EMAIL PROTECTED] is the only non-SOL (AOL) client I am aware of which will successfully work with SOL (AOL). I use [EMAIL PROTECTED] on all my e-mail

Re: eMailer

On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:19 PM, Fluxstringer wrote: So noted. I read up on IMAP and POP I guess IMAP would or might be good for high pressure, tightly wound, highly paid,professional world traveler types I like my email downloaded to me rather than clogging a server somewhere and subject

Re: Touch Pad Surface Solution

> >I haven't had much trouble with my little 190, and just about every piece >that >you have to touch fairly regularly is worn smooth. I'd try the sandpaper >idea, but I haven't had any reason to, yet. > >Caleb My PB 190 "earned" a pitted and nicked surface years ago yet it runs smooth as silk! So

Re: Maximized Legacy Software for PB190

>From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Maximized Legacy Software for PB190 >Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 09:36:52 -0700 >You're missing a web browser: Netscape 4.x, IE or iCab. Yes -- I just checked out iCab! Wow!! An up-to-date 68k browser!! Thanks a trillion for the tip >That's in

Re: Maximized Legacy Software for PB190

>Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 12:52:44 -0400 >From: Noah Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Maximized Legacy Software for PB190 > >To stop window-shade noise. . . > >Apple Menu | Control Panels | Appearance | Options | Un-check "Play >sound when collapsing windows" Alas, there's no 8.1 Appearance fi

Re: Touch Pad Surface Solution

My PB 190 "earned" a pitted and nicked surface years ago yet it runs smooth as silk! Solution? Strips of glossy Scotch tape! Works like a charm! James Greenidge Best solution I've heard of yet, short of buying a new upper plastic & trackpad for $99.00. As you know, I'm rather averse to putt

IMAP (was eMailer0

On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:19 PM, Fluxstringer wrote: So noted. I read up on IMAP and POP I guess IMAP would or might be good for high pressure, tightly wound, highly paid,professional world traveler types I like my email downloaded to me rather than clogging a server somewhere and subject to g

Re: IMAP (was eMailer0

On the mailer front, I've always used Eudora, never had a Eudora problem. Mind you, I've paid for it. Personally, I find using Browser-style progs for mail an ugly thing to do. Eudora's not perfect, I'll grant you. It's way kludgey doing large lists, and the incomprehensible "MoodWatch" feature

Re: Touch Pad Surface Solution

My PB 190 "earned" a pitted and nicked surface years ago yet it runs smooth as silk! Solution? Strips of glossy Scotch tape! Works like a charm! James Greenidge Best solution I've heard of yet, short of buying a new upper plastic & trackpad for $99.00. As you know, I'm rather averse to putt

Re: IMAP (was eMailer0

On the mailer front, I've always used Eudora, never had a Eudora problem. Mind you, I've paid for it. Personally, I find using Browser-style progs for mail an ugly thing to do. Eudora's not perfect, I'll grant you. It's way kludgey doing large lists, and the incomprehensible "MoodWatch" feature

Re: IMAP (was eMailer0

On Jun 15, 2005, at 3:17 PM, Fluxstringer wrote: The UA's main e-mail system is imap based, and that's serving some 30-40K accounts. Our mail server handles some 600 accounts, and ALL our mail resides on a 140G raid. Right now /home is taking up 131G of that (which is 99% mail, since w

Re: "Invalid Node Structure"

Dale, What exactly does "a valid, tornadic condition" mean? It means something VERY bad is about to happen, and precautions need to be taken immediately. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A |

Re: "Invalid Node Structure"

Dale, What exactly does "a valid, tornadic condition" mean? It means something VERY bad is about to happen, and precautions need to be taken immediately. ___ That is still not explaining the term. Whatever the " Invalid Node Structure" was or what caused it

Re: 520c connectivity problems

On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:16 PM, PowerBooks wrote: Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 14:30:00 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 520c connectivity problems At 01:12 PM -0400 06/15/2005, Erich Zechar wrote: On Jun 15, 2005, at 12:54 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: You need to connect via IP address, App