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Welcome! - Introduce Yourself - Share Your Mac Experiences :: RE: What's your Mac computer history?

Author: Chakris
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:51 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 272

Ah-ha, I see. There's usually a workaround for that, you could try and sneak it in IN PLACE of the the TV. Kinda like I did, snuck mine in to replace a burnt out display for the PC. Damn, honey they mustta gave me the wrong box.
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Utility Software :: RE: Opera 9 won't uninstall!

Author: hiro007
Subject: Anyone figure this out
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:01 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 5

Opera just magically appeared on my computer one day too and i've been unsuccessful getting it off. Any help would be appreciated because the help above didn't work.

Thanks

MacBook Pro - MacBook Air - MacBook - PowerBook - iBook - Newton :: RE: mac help disappeared

Author: Golfer
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:05 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

Try booting from the install DVD and run Disk Utility to repair the hard drive. You can find DU in the Utilities menu after the language screen.

Game Recommendations & Reviews :: Airport & Wii

Author: cjr
Subject: Airport & Wii
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:54 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 0

I'm now an owner of a Wii system (a TOTALLY cool gaming system, by the way), but even though it includes built-in WiFi, I can't get it to connect to my Airport Extreme base station (not the latest version) network for some reason.

Though the Wii immediately offers my AP network as a connection choice, after entering my password-protected-network's password, I get an error message, something like "Error message 50001 returned; please check your settings or contact Wii at bla bla bla..."

Any suggestions appreciated...

iPod classic - iPod touch - iPod nano - iPod Shuffle :: How do you buy your music these days?

Author: cjr
Subject: How do you buy your music these days?
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:46 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 0

This thread http://macosg.com/group/viewtopic.php?t=16760 noted that Apple's iTunes Store is now the #1 music retailer in the country, but subsequent posts made me wonder about how MacOSG members tend to buy their tunes these days...

So, please vote in the poll above and, if you feel like it, post about why/where you buy your music in whatever form/from whatever place you do.

Me, I buy everything digitally and exclusively through Apple's iTunes Store these days. Haven't purchased a physical CD in years and, though my musical tastes are all over the board, I can't recall the last time I couldn't find what I wanted on the Apple ITS.

Welcome! - Introduce Yourself - Share Your Mac Experiences :: RE: What's your Mac computer history?

Author: Toasted
Subject: The next step
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:38 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 272

Chakris,

Thanks for the reply - An iMac would indeed be much more powerful then the mini, but less easy to sneak in next to the TV for use as a media server. However, I'm going to check them out again 8800 graphics is pretty good.

I could replace the G4 (used as a file server and web page system) with the iMac - And operate the media side of things via a bluetooth mouse/keyboard and just run a cable to the TV. Food for thought as I then get my network-games via TV or in front of the iMac. Could be the answer...

thanks

Toasted
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Latest Mac News :: RE: iTunes Store is #1!

Author: cjr
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:15 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 5

It's interesting, Howls n' Chris, to read your posts cuz they made me realize that I haven't purchased a single CD in many years. I used to think I needed to buy a CD because I "had to have something physical," rip it to iTunes, etc. But somewhere along the line, I just stopped that and started buying songs/albums through the ITS. It's probably the instant-gratification thing with me, i.e. I want, and I want it NOW. Once I download it, I usually listen to tunes through my Mac's external HK speakers, but it's nice to be able to re-purpose those songs to play wherever I want 'em - car, iPod, iPhone, another Mac, etc.

Anyway, now I'm curious how many MacOSG members and others remain all-physical media, all-digital or somewhere in between? Think I'll create another poll Q to find out...

Newbie Questions & Tips :: RE: download video short from web

Author: suelass
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:13 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 8

Wow

This is a great program. I downloaded the trial and got what I needed with minimal headache. This looks to be an excellent program and I like the fact that you can trial it to see if it fits your needs and abilities. This program is worth having on my computer, and I am going to purchase it.

Thanks for all the help!
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MacOSG Members Lounge :: LEO IS LIVE

Author: Bmer
Subject: LEO IS LIVE
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:06 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 0

http://www.macosg.com/group/leo.html
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Apple Software :: Preview Application Disappeared

Author: kaplanvb
Subject: Preview Application Disappeared
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:17 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 0

Just recently the Preview Application disappeared from my mac mini running 10.4.11. I tried searching with Spotlight and Sherlock with no results. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get it back or reinstalling it? I have the original installation disks for 10.4. Thanks for any help.

Hard Drives - Optical Drives - Storage Devices - Storage Media :: RE: Hello I'm New and I Have a Problem!

Author: MaryJane
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:53 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 7

UPDATE ... I took my iBook off to a Mac store 2 days ago, they did a little testing & determined the optical drive to be fried. As the computer's almost 4 years old and i have used the drive extensively, i decided to just get a little external drive while i'm here in Oz.

Thanks for the input everyone.
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Welcome! - Introduce Yourself - Share Your Mac Experiences :: RE: What's your Mac computer history?

Author: Slydude
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:29 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 272

Say Mr_T could this rig have been your first "Mac"? Scroll about half-way down the page to the picture of the IIC+

Like you I started with the II+ and IIC in high school. Then I bought a !!GS. Over the years we've owned the following Macs:

LCII
6500
B&W G3 300 MHZ
Power PC G5 dual 2 gig
Mac Pro quad core 2 gig
"Wall Street" Powerbook
clamshell iBook and iBook SE

This doesn't include the numerous other Macs I have used but not owned.
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iMac G3, G4, G5 & Intel Core (2) Duo Models :: RE: NEW IMAC 24 INCH 3.06 GHZ

Author: Chakris
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:23 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

Howdy,
Welcome to the group. As for the new iMac, check out this thread... http://macosg.com/group/viewtopic.php?t=16907
down towards the end.

I'm envious of "eastcoastweb"! He got himself a screamer there.

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Welcome! - Introduce Yourself - Share Your Mac Experiences :: RE: What's your Mac computer history?

Author: Chakris
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:11 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 272

Toasted, glad you joined our group. Great bunch of Mac lovin' folk here.

Have you thought about the new iMac for your next upgrade? The 24" model with up to 3.06 GHz C2D, larger HD storage, improved graphics (NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS, 512MB) and 802.11n wireless technology built-in - would run circles round the Mac Mini.

You could have your cake and eat it too!
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Welcome! - Introduce Yourself - Share Your Mac Experiences :: RE: What's your Mac computer history?

Author: Toasted
Subject: Macs Past and Present
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:31 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 272

All started a fair time ago when I sold my Atari 520ST and bought -

Performa 400 - Used an SE30 at Uni and this made a lot of sense.
Powerbook 520c - Excellent machine, dual monitor support!!
Powermac 9200 - 90MHz of raw power (still in use by my brothers kids)
PowerMac G3 400MHz - Blue and White some issues with modems. Power supply died this year (replaced with a G4 400MHz from e:bay but transfered the blue and white panels !!! memory, HDD, video card etc...)
IBM 240z laptop (500MHz P3) (What can I say, I needed a Windoze machine to run some data logging software) still used.

PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5GHz - Dog of a machine, nothing but trouble so far.

All in all I'm a real Mac fan - At some point I want MacBook, but waiting for a small format (could give-in at any moment though!!)

My current machine is the G5 which had seemingly random shutdowns that were explained as "possible software conflicts, have I upgraded to the latest OS?" by the Apple help lines. And just after it went out of warranty I diagnosed them as the dreaded "thermal runaway" errors from CPU B reaching >103�C and forcing a sleep. So with occasional sleeps, noisy fans, 2 dead hard drives, 2 dead graphics cards (Because these were ATI X800XT's there were no replacements and I'm now using the older Radeon 9600 type) and an inability to restart the machine without thoroughly cooling it for 10mins with a desk fan first. I'm a bit fed up with it.

So much so that I have bought Dell machines running XP Pro for my office - not great but they will do until I can be sure these issues are solved. I must admit there were other factors here, but if my G5 had been good I would have forced my colleagues to go Mac !!!

Currently looking at a Mac mini for a media server to join my Airport extreme + express wireless. But as I want to play networked games as well, I'm waiting until the graphics options improve. Or I could buy AppleTV and buy a MacBook for the gaming/work stuff - Choices ... choices ... hmmm

Hope this was of interest to someone

T
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Newbie Questions & Tips :: RE: download video short from web

Author: dkretschmer
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 5:28 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 8

http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/
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iMac G3, G4, G5 & Intel Core (2) Duo Models :: NEW IMAC 24 INCH 3.06 GHZ

Author: djocsion
Subject: NEW IMAC 24 INCH 3.06 GHZ
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:24 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

HI PEOPLE IM NEW HERE, I AM SAVING FOR THE NEW IMAC 24 INCH 3.06 GHZ IF ANY 1 HAS THIS LET ME KNOW I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW IT PERFORMS. I AM NEW TO MAC'S AND ATTEND SOME SEMINARS AT SOLUTIONS APPLE SHOP. BUT THOUGHT I WOULD ASK QUESTIONS HERE IT LOOKS LIKE A WICKED SITE. TAKE CARE PEOPLE HAPPY MAC-ING

MacBook Pro - MacBook Air - MacBook - PowerBook - iBook - Newton :: mac help disappeared

Author: crisnoel
Subject: mac help disappeared
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:14 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

I've got a G4 ibook, connected to broadband. 2 problems appeared yesterday.1. I can't open or find mac help when I use the help menu..it's listed there but when I click mac help nothing happens2. I can't open or find mail (apple).. when I click the icon in the dock a faint black triangle appears for a few seconds then disappears and no mail opens...same if I find the mail file in apps..nothing happens....this is all a new problem. ANy ideas very welcome
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Newbie Questions & Tips :: RE: download video short from web

Author: PartTimeFRM
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:10 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 8

I remember a windows tool for catching youtube flash videos. It'll probably work for other than youtube.

If you have windows on your iMac, than boot to it and go to flashfetcher.com
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Newbie Questions & Tips :: RE: download video short from web

Author: suelass
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 10:52 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 8

I tried to download it thru Firefox with Download Helper but was only able to download control codes. It appears to be a streaming video; is there any software out there that captures those?

That particular video is not for sale at that site (and it's not on or offered at the Bernina.com site). It's the shows with "Ricky and Alex" that are for sale and not the Bernina ed. videos (which you can "watch for free"). It particularly irks me because the foot is an expensive little 4 oz. piece ($250) that should have had the instructional video with it and didn't.

I will bookmark it for now but will keep a lookout for other possible alternatives.

Thanks for the help.
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Mac Pro and Power Mac Tips & Information :: RE: ATI X800XT owners beware : Hopeless cooling system

Author: MIKX
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:12 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 16

omnivos wrote:

Will this work ( # CVT43) for the Y connector? I'm having the same problem with the power supply.

If it is three pin on the small end and mates with the Zalman socket it should work.
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Mac Security :: RE: Owner Helps to Capture Thieves of Her MacBook Pro

Author: Chakris
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:10 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

Ha ha, awesome!

You don't hear that happening with PC's, do you?

That gets a rating of five outta five!

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Mac OS X Support :: RE: Things are starting to not work!

Author: cowtrail
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:09 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 11

I just did an archive and install, it finished and I apparently still have all my info. I had to install 12 updates. I can no longer get anything to freeze, I can use word/mac, and so far it has resumed it's speed, it is no longer terminally slow. I can restart and shutdown with the black apple, I do not have to power button it. I am repairing permissions as we speak.

Prior to the freeze I could access programs via finder with no problems, once they froze I could not access any thing via the Dock.

Additional question:
Should I be doing anything else or should I leave well enough alone? The new archive & install used another 11 GB, leaving me 90 GB left, I can live with that but shouldn't there now be two "old computer files" folders? If it ain't broke....
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iMac G3, G4, G5 & Intel Core (2) Duo Models :: RE: iMac shuts down automatically

Author: Chakris
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:56 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 11

Bmer wrote:

That sure is a mess over there with that Government not letting help in. A US C-5 transport is supposed to be let in Monday. The people that are alive are going to get real sick now id something is not done soon.

Yeah, I think we need to call John Rambo back in again.
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Mac OS X Support :: RE: Things are starting to not work!

Author: Chakris
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:52 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 11

Do the same apps freeze if you open them from the finder window?
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Newbie Questions & Tips :: RE: download video short from web

Author: Bmer
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 5:17 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 8

Those are Flash videos. There are apps you can use to capture Flash videos to your hard drive. I use CosmoPod to capture YouTube videos, but I tried it on that one, and it doesn't work. I would suggest bookmarking the video links and view them that way.
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Mac Security :: Owner Helps to Capture Thieves of Her MacBook Pro

Author: RUNYYFan
Subject: Owner Helps to Capture Thieves of Her MacBook Pro
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 4:41 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 1

Here are a couple of interesting articles on a recent situation up in White Plains, NY.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,354847,00.html

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008805090392
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Newbie Questions & Tips :: RE: download video short from web

Author: PartTimeFRM
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:07 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 8

The site has copyright, look at the bottom of the page. All sites are copyright rather stated or not. A lot of discussions about copyright when it comes to the web.
If I were interested in doing what you want, I would contact them and maybe they would provide you with the video, probably for a price since it is a business.

Edit: Finally went to the site, wouldn't you know, videos are for sale.
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Mac OS X Support :: RE: Things are starting to not work!

Author: cowtrail
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:20 pm (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 11

Thank you All. Chakris, I followed your instructions, they worked! What a concept, follow instructions! I printed them out for further use if necessary. Hopefully my Doc freezing problem is fixed. When I first tried this and got everything screwed up, my primary HD did not show up to restart, so naturally I started shot gunning everything. Hopefully I'm back to "normal". I panicked, my extended warrantee expired the 3 years in Feb.

OK I spoke to soon. My Dock is still freezing. I can use Safari and mail, but if I click on another app in the dock, it freezes all apps in the dock. The app will not force quit and I can not restart with out the power button. When I try word for Mac I get one word typed, then the beach ball until I push the power button. The beach ball is showing up no matter what app I open.

Any suggestions?
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Newbie Questions & Tips :: RE: download video short from web

Author: suelass
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:46 am (GMT -6)
Topic Replies: 8

The website is thequiltshow.com

Along the lt. side panel choose "Bernina Educational Videos", then select "A perfect bias binding binding by machine with Nina Mcveigh.

Background: Bernina is a manufacturer of sewing machines and a sponsor of Thequiltshow.com. They sell this particular fancy sewing machine foot with complex operating instructions but no video comes with the foot purchase. Nina McVeigh is employed by Bernina as an expert/advisor on using their machines and sewing feet.

I'm only using the video for my own personal use and since I don't use the foot that often, I wanted to have on file the how to video, esp. if the website disappears one day.

Also, I looked for a copyright mark and didn't see one.

Thanks for any help you can give.
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