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Thanks for your remarkable insight Peeb. I don't... 454 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for your remarkable insight Peeb. I don't recall asking if people thought it made sense to them; what matters, is if it makes sense to me.
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 19, 2007 at 11:13 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Nobody? Where are the Mac experts? 454 Views / 4 Replies  
Nobody? Where are the Mac experts?
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 19, 2007 at 12:56 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Making big change, need expert advice please! =D 454 Views / 4 Replies  
Hey guys,

So I am finally retiring my G5 Tower and simplifying to a MacBook. This presents a few issues:

My G5 has 2x250GB hard drives. I use one as a backup of the main drive. The new MacBook...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 18, 2007 at 06:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
How can I convert my music from AAC to MP3? 730 Views / 3 Replies  
Hey all,

I know this may seem an odd thing to do, but I would rather not have to re-rip all of my 500+ CD collection just to have MP3 instead of AAC.

So why would I want to go from AAC to MP3?...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 28, 2006 at 05:13 PM, in macOS
If only you could have fast switching - then it... 1,577 Views / 13 Replies  
If only you could have fast switching - then it would be truly seamless and practical to own one and only one.
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 1, 2006 at 06:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah I looked there ... nada. What I need to do... 1,576 Views / 8 Replies  
Yeah I looked there ... nada. What I need to do is spend some time looking for conflicts with other devices...I don't see that too often, but it is possible. Thanks again for the suggestions.
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 1, 2006 at 05:55 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Funny thing is, I just had a very rare crash on... 1,576 Views / 8 Replies  
Funny thing is, I just had a very rare crash on my Mac...you know the one, where the screen goes dim and it tells you how to restart the mac in several languages. Anyways, can i take that to mean...
Posted by exsilio, on May 31, 2006 at 08:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Okay, So here is the interesting thing. I... 1,576 Views / 8 Replies  
Okay,

So here is the interesting thing. I can plug the dongle into my MBP, and the mouse works as normal, albeit, slowly; USB Overdrive would remedy that I'm sure.

But, no matter what I do with...
Posted by exsilio, on May 31, 2006 at 08:12 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the reply jdiddy. I don't see... 1,576 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for the reply jdiddy.

I don't see what I am doing wrong than. I have never had an issue with any peripheral on my Mac. I know the mouse works because I use it all the time on my PC. I even...
Posted by exsilio, on May 31, 2006 at 07:23 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Logitech G7 mouse - Anyone have this working with their Mac? 1,576 Views / 8 Replies  
Hey guys,

I got a new G7 mouse that rocks with my PC. The trouble is, I want to use it with my Mac and it won't work. I can move the pointer around, but I can't click...any thoughts?

I have a...
Posted by exsilio, on May 31, 2006 at 12:45 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
sadly...no Panther. Just got my DP today and... 3,810 Views / 53 Replies  
sadly...no Panther.

Just got my DP today and it had 10.2.7

:brick: :bicker: :censor: :cry: :hmm: :thumbsdow :brick: :cry: :cry:
Posted by exsilio, on Oct 22, 2003 at 04:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
Stock DP 2.0 G5 via Fedex standard overnite. ... 3,810 Views / 53 Replies  
Stock DP 2.0 G5 via Fedex standard overnite.

Ordered: 10/20/03

Shipped: 10/21/03

Arrived: 10/22/03

Quoted time was 5-7 business days. :err:
Posted by exsilio, on Oct 22, 2003 at 01:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
Wow. Eat some fiber. You're all tense. There... 29,108 Views / 197 Replies  
Wow. Eat some fiber. You're all tense.

There should be a seperate G5 thread because the G5 is dramatically different than the anything we've had in years.

I am really surprised to see a...
Posted by exsilio, on Oct 20, 2003 at 01:56 AM, in Mac Desktops
Oh Mosco, the seething insight you display is... 1,917 Views / 50 Replies  
Oh Mosco, the seething insight you display is amazing. You really put me in my place. :rolleyes:

Anyways..why here? Why post. Just to bid you all ado. I have enjoyed many of the threads I have...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 24, 2003 at 12:18 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Well Kevin, Some of us geeks have to have a... 1,222 Views / 8 Replies  
Well Kevin,

Some of us geeks have to have a life. ;)

And harmed? How harmed? You should take it as a compliment I brought my question to these forums. I trust you all...well most of you anyways...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 24, 2003 at 12:10 AM, in Mac Desktops
Wow...Mac users are becoming more like PC users... 1,917 Views / 50 Replies  
Wow...Mac users are becoming more like PC users everyday...too bad. :(

Everyone is a smarta$$.
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 23, 2003 at 10:54 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Um, cube dude, how about you read my post again,... 1,222 Views / 8 Replies  
Um, cube dude, how about you read my post again, the title in fact:

"how do I xfer files from from MAC to PC via hard drive?"

My post is specific to this forum far more than the lounge...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 23, 2003 at 10:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
Blue screen..ha ha. With XP, I never... 1,917 Views / 50 Replies  
Blue screen..ha ha. With XP, I never crashed..that's right, never. No blue screen or anything. And I keep my compters on 24/7.

The BSOD is what Mac users tell themselves to feel better about being...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 23, 2003 at 10:46 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I don't mind being picked on...I just think it... 1,222 Views / 8 Replies  
I don't mind being picked on...I just think it was a moronic thing to do. That post belongs here far more than it belongs in the lounge. I don't care if there is some sort of PC stigma.
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 23, 2003 at 09:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
Switch? Okay, back to my PC. aha! 1,917 Views / 50 Replies  
Yes, yes, sad but true.

Switched from Mac to PC in 2000

Switched from PC to Mac 2003 (3 months ago)

Love the OS, love the iApps.

Hate the lack of games, shareware and other apps. It is...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 23, 2003 at 09:18 PM, in MacNN Lounge
hey ahole admins...why are you locking my thread? 1,222 Views / 8 Replies  
What's your prob?? My question is PowerMac related...how to use my PowerMac to format a PowerMac drive that can be read on a PC. You guys are a lil too quick on the lock button.

You think my...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 23, 2003 at 09:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
how do I xfer files from from Mac to PC via hard drive? 799 Views / 2 Replies  
Hey all,

I need to physically move a hard drive from mac to a PC, for a friend...and it has tons of MP3s.

Do I reformat the drive UNIX and then copy the MP3s on to it? What can th4e PC read...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 23, 2003 at 06:29 PM, in MacNN Lounge
bumpity bump 808 Views / 6 Replies  
bumpity bump
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 14, 2003 at 10:12 PM, in Applications
lil bump :confused: 808 Views / 6 Replies  
lil bump

:confused:
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 12, 2003 at 02:59 PM, in Applications
Hi, It says: Image Volume operation... 808 Views / 6 Replies  
Hi,

It says:

Image Volume operation failed with error 999 (internal error).

It's saying the Image format is: sparse disk image...whatever that means.

Any thoughts?
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 12, 2003 at 12:56 AM, in Applications
Anyone know how to make an image of a PC CD? 808 Views / 6 Replies  
I am trying to use disk copy to make a copy of a CD I made on my old PC...and it keeps giving me an error.

Is there a way I need to be doing this? Or is there a better app do make an image if a PC...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 11, 2003 at 11:53 PM, in Applications
Um, like you would trash anything else...it's a... 551 Views / 4 Replies  
Um, like you would trash anything else...it's a long story.



Thank you so much for the tip! Pacifist is an awesome application and did exactly what I needed.
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 11, 2003 at 11:24 PM, in macOS
i trashed disk copy..where can I download it from? 551 Views / 4 Replies  
Hey all...I trashed disk copy a lil while ago, but now I can't find where I can download it from..any ideas? I tried Apple's site, macupdate, version tracker and the Apple install...
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 11, 2003 at 08:38 PM, in macOS
iPod exclusive web site >>> 667 Views / 2 Replies  
Not sure if everyone knows about this site:

http://www.ipoding.com/

Great lil site, just needs a bit more activity on the forums.
Posted by exsilio, on Jul 9, 2003 at 07:58 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
My subjective complaint: I'm all for minimalism,... 5,132 Views / 93 Replies  
My subjective complaint: I'm all for minimalism, but the new design is lacking that Apple look. It is indeed a case of form before function, which is fine, but I would like to have seen a bit more...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 28, 2003 at 05:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
Don't get a G4...they are loud, and if you are a... 708 Views / 3 Replies  
Don't get a G4...they are loud, and if you are a student as I am, it will totally distracting when youa re trying to work...I'm not joking, it's really bad.

The new G5 is not only quieter, but it...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 28, 2003 at 02:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
BAH! I knew I had seen that G5 design... 7,518 Views / 118 Replies  
BAH!

I knew I had seen that G5 design somewhere before.

http://www.thinkattack.com/spastic_space/mold/cheese_grater.jpg

Seperated at birth almost...and this one will only set you back 99...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 23, 2003 at 04:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
What's wrong with that picture? You mean... 1,275 Views / 3 Replies  
What's wrong with that picture?

You mean besides the horrific piece of hardware? Geez that thing was built with an ugly screw driver and ugly hammer and then bit slapped by an ugly...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 23, 2003 at 03:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
I guess I don't understand the timing of things. ... 2,715 Views / 19 Replies  
I guess I don't understand the timing of things.

Why not wait for MW next month and then people only have to wait a few weeks at most for new Macs...but 6-8 weeks is not a good business tactic.
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 23, 2003 at 03:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
I love everything about the new G5...except for... 3,723 Views / 62 Replies  
I love everything about the new G5...except for the looks. Truly uninspired. Talk about shock and awe! But not in the good way. I kept wishing it was April 1st.

That being said, will it prevent me...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 23, 2003 at 03:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
Steve Jobs is an ass. "The only man who... 1,452 Views / 24 Replies  
Steve Jobs is an ass.

"The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything."
-- Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)

I have seen him in action, and this kind of action has his...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 23, 2003 at 12:18 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Good MP3 vs AAC vs MP4 article over at MacSofa.com 757 Views / 0 Replies  
Just figured I would let you people know as this is a hot topic.

http://www.macsofa.com/comments.php?id=90_0_1_0_C

Enjoy!
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 18, 2003 at 05:02 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
Well I certainly appreciate everyones help. ... 977 Views / 10 Replies  
Well I certainly appreciate everyones help.

Orions tip seems to have done the trick however! :D

Thanks again.
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 16, 2003 at 06:47 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'm getting this same error now too. A buddy... 840 Views / 13 Replies  
I'm getting this same error now too.

A buddy of mine can open the files just fine, but I get that error 95.

Any progress on a solution?

Thanks.
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 12, 2003 at 11:40 PM, in macOS
Thanks for he tip, but I already did that. I... 977 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for he tip, but I already did that. I think it only affects the drive your system folder is on. The 2nd hard drive still spins down. :(

Any other ideas out there?
:brick:
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 12, 2003 at 01:05 AM, in Mac Desktops
Is there a way to keep my mac's 2nd HD from sleeping? 977 Views / 10 Replies  
Hey all,

I have a 2nd HD installed in my PowerMac MDD 1.25.

And it is always spnning down. Which of course creates lag when it needs to spin up for activity...is there anyway to not allow it to...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 11, 2003 at 11:25 PM, in Mac Desktops
lol...if that's your criteria for deciding on... 5,024 Views / 86 Replies  
lol...if that's your criteria for deciding on what apps to buy or not buy...you have issues man. :rolleyes:


Anyways, idle speculation is nice. It would seem logical that Apple is ready to take...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 4, 2003 at 02:13 AM, in macOS
Nice and simple. I hate clutter. :D ... 71,119 Views / 723 Replies  
Nice and simple. I hate clutter. :D

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/3046/823exsilio_desktop-med.jpg (http://photos.e46fanatics.com/showphoto.php?photo=4564&size=big&papass=&sort=1&thecat=3046)...
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 1, 2003 at 10:28 PM, in macOS
I get the same exact errors quite often. It's... 764 Views / 6 Replies  
I get the same exact errors quite often. It's very annoying.
Posted by exsilio, on Jun 1, 2003 at 12:27 AM, in Applications
Quicksilver Dual 1.25 here...no issues at... 1,080 Views / 12 Replies  
Quicksilver Dual 1.25 here...no issues at all...other than my system sound like a Hoover vacuum. :hmm:
Posted by exsilio, on May 23, 2003 at 06:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the tip about Ragtime..but it is not... 1,432 Views / 4 Replies  
Thanks for the tip about Ragtime..but it is not for OS X.

-----
At this time, we have not yet made any decision about RagTime Solo for Mac OS X.
-----


:brick:
Posted by exsilio, on May 23, 2003 at 06:13 PM, in Applications
Well...I guess the silence answers my question.... 1,432 Views / 4 Replies  
Well...I guess the silence answers my question. :sleep:

heh heh

So it would seem Appleworks and Office are my ony viable choices. Ah well. :(
Posted by exsilio, on May 23, 2003 at 03:57 PM, in Applications
Best Mac newsletter making software? 1,432 Views / 4 Replies  
Hey all,

I am trying to find a good multi-page newsletter app to win my wife over to the Mac side. She is currently using MS Publisher on her PC.

I loaded up Appleworks..and well, it sucked. I...
Posted by exsilio, on May 23, 2003 at 04:57 AM, in Applications
What is the best backup software? 720 Views / 4 Replies  
Hey all,

I was wondering what most people felt was the best backup software for the Mac.

I want to back up not only an image of my OS X System, but I want to backup any other file as well. And...
Posted by exsilio, on May 22, 2003 at 10:15 PM, in Applications
I did the same thing using Samba...the downside... 4,476 Views / 31 Replies  
I did the same thing using Samba...the downside to using CUPS...is that you need to use one of the recommended printers to have your printer operate correctly.

For instance, I had an Epson...
Posted by exsilio, on May 15, 2003 at 03:16 AM, in macOS
 
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