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Local network saving old IPs... 449 Views / 0 Replies  
so i was tryin ti get IRCLE set up in OS X on my airport network. after setting up the port mapping in the airport admin, i booted into X and tried to connect to the network using static ip (for the...
Posted by splyn, on Jun 21, 2001 at 10:52 AM, in macOS
read the compUSA warranty CAFREFULLY. it states... 478 Views / 11 Replies  
read the compUSA warranty CAFREFULLY. it states that accidental screen damage is NOT covered. however, ive heard reports that compUSA replpaces them anyway.

drop at own risk.

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Posted by splyn, on Apr 10, 2001 at 06:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
compUSA = 2 years from purchase date ... 478 Views / 11 Replies  
compUSA = 2 years from purchase date

appleCare = 2 years from when it is activated (must be activated before original warranty expires. original warrany = 1 year)

applecare + original = 3...
Posted by splyn, on Apr 9, 2001 at 05:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
BigMac2 & Todd Madson, where is the... 8,645 Views / 765 Replies  
BigMac2 & Todd Madson,

where is the desktopconsole? ive looked just about everywhere. is it part of the developer tools?

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im feeling a lot more like i do now than i did when...
Posted by splyn, on Apr 9, 2001 at 01:31 PM, in macOS
http://www.splyn.com/screen.jpg ... 8,645 Views / 765 Replies  
http://www.splyn.com/screen.jpg

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im feeling a lot more like i do now than i did when i first got here
Posted by splyn, on Apr 9, 2001 at 10:40 AM, in macOS
Slo airport 339 Views / 2 Replies  
well ive been reading a lot about problems with getting airport working with OS X. airport works fine, except that it is running a bit funny.

first of all, whenever i connect, the first page...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 26, 2001 at 10:55 PM, in macOS
open Mail File/ Import Mailboxes (point to... 334 Views / 1 Replies  
open Mail

File/ Import Mailboxes
(point to where your eudora mail is kept. i think that it is in he eudora folder, but it could be in preferneces)

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Posted by splyn, on Mar 26, 2001 at 07:39 PM, in macOS
CRASH! 315 Views / 0 Replies  
TiBook 500/512/20/Airport.

at the time, classic environment was on, but in the back ground, no classic apps running.

so i was going to look for something in OS X (still unfamiliar with where...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 26, 2001 at 07:32 PM, in macOS
Creating bootable CD 436 Views / 1 Replies  
I know that while using Toast, you can create a bootable CD by including a system folder and checking the "Make bootable CD" box, but how do you make a bootable CD without that check box?

I have...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 23, 2001 at 03:32 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
you cant judge a book by its cover just as much a... 382 Views / 5 Replies  
you cant judge a book by its cover just as much a TiBook cant be judged buy by where it is purchased. i puchased mine at a compusa and have almost no issues what so ever. the only issue is one of...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 23, 2001 at 03:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
ps- the keyboard is still slightly bouncy above... 750 Views / 19 Replies  
ps- the keyboard is still slightly bouncy above where the ribbon is, but is now hardly noticable.

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Posted by splyn, on Mar 20, 2001 at 07:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
EUREKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... 750 Views / 19 Replies  
EUREKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i solved my bouncy keyboard. my keyboard was bouncy in the top right quadrant and the lower right quadrant (middle right...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 20, 2001 at 07:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
its the keyboard ribbon. i dont think that it can... 750 Views / 19 Replies  
its the keyboard ribbon. i dont think that it can be solved.

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Posted by splyn, on Mar 13, 2001 at 08:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
anyone need a SCSI removable drive? 2,905 Views / 1 Replies  
ive got one posted for sale in the buy/sell forum.

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Posted by splyn, on Mar 10, 2001 at 12:28 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
SCSI removable media drive for sale 289 Views / 1 Replies  
i have a SyQuest EZFlyer 230 SCSI drive with 5 cartidges (4 230MB and 1 135MB) for sale. works great. comes with software. will let it go for $20 (plus shipping).

reason im selling: 500 TiBook has...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 10, 2001 at 12:23 PM, in Marketplace
i doubt that apple will offer the TiBook in... 730 Views / 35 Replies  
i doubt that apple will offer the TiBook in anodized colors.

i also doubt that the difference in border "shades" is exclusive to 500 vs 400 Books. i have a 500 and the border is a debatable light...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 9, 2001 at 12:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
i too seem to get about three hours (seat of the... 571 Views / 11 Replies  
i too seem to get about three hours (seat of the pants estimation). it also seems that my power usage indicator is usually in the top 1/4. ive got processor cycling on, display dimmed a bit, hard...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 9, 2001 at 12:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
did you install the ethernet card yourelf? mine... 3,078 Views / 8 Replies  
did you install the ethernet card yourelf? mine has no ethernet card so im looking at putting one in.

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im feeling a lot more like i do now than i did when i first got here
Posted by splyn, on Mar 7, 2001 at 08:24 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
i have a starmax with no ethernet that i would... 3,333 Views / 5 Replies  
i have a starmax with no ethernet that i would like to connect to a network. obviously i need and ethernet card, but what else? are there any drivers needed for an ethernet card? what if i install...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 6, 2001 at 11:18 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
bosolevu- i too have a starmax and i am... 3,078 Views / 8 Replies  
bosolevu-

i too have a starmax and i am interested in putting an ethernet card in it. problem is, i would also like to put Linux on the machine. will this cause problems with the Ethernet card?...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 6, 2001 at 11:13 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
clone, ethernet & Linux... how? 538 Views / 4 Replies  
i have a Motorola Starmax clone that has no ethernet. since i have recently aquired a new powerbook and airport, i would like to put Linux on my clone, turn it into a server and have an...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 6, 2001 at 11:10 PM, in Alternative Operating Systems
id try calling CompUSA. the operators have more... 547 Views / 7 Replies  
id try calling CompUSA. the operators have more up-to-date info than the website. and if you cant find info about a Ti at a CompUSA near you, they do offer overnight shipping.

good luck.
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Posted by splyn, on Mar 6, 2001 at 12:03 AM, in Mac Notebooks
"The colors are very specific. Each one... 484 Views / 29 Replies  
"The colors are very specific. Each one corresponds to its own voltage. The lowest voltage color is gold. After that is purple,then dark blue,light blue, clear, yellow, pink and chartreuse green. "...
Posted by splyn, on Mar 2, 2001 at 05:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
its all in the timing. say you get delivery and... 437 Views / 4 Replies  
its all in the timing. say you get delivery and register your new Ti on Jan 1 (for arguments sake). the original warranty is parts and labor for defective items with tech support for 90 days. then...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 28, 2001 at 11:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
"These seem to be Bang and Olufsen headphones.... 3,606 Views / 134 Replies  
"These seem to be Bang and Olufsen headphones. Have you got their price and a link?"
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i dont have the link, but the headphones are around $80...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 28, 2001 at 10:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
im running 9.1 and i have the machine set to... 428 Views / 4 Replies  
im running 9.1 and i have the machine set to sleep within 5 minutes when using only the battery. how do i set the HD to not spin down within that time frame? (the two seem to be linked within the...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 24, 2001 at 05:48 AM, in Mac Notebooks
for me timing was everything. i orderd the 500... 607 Views / 9 Replies  
for me timing was everything. i orderd the 500 Pismo but apple couldnt deliver. so i ordered a 400 Ti Book form outppost. well they couldnt deliver fast enough so i got a 500Ti Book for the price of...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 24, 2001 at 05:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
well i assume that the fan is there to prevent... 490 Views / 4 Replies  
well i assume that the fan is there to prevent overjeating. i have had the fan kick in once since i ve had my TIBook and that was when i was playing MP3a with iTunes. other than that the fan has not...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 24, 2001 at 05:20 AM, in Mac Notebooks
im not sure what IS coverd. probably screen... 524 Views / 7 Replies  
im not sure what IS coverd. probably screen problems due to manufacture probelms, etc. you'd have to read the warranty info CAREFULLY. i ended up returning it to CUSA mainly because they lied to me...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 23, 2001 at 10:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
where can i find this LCD tester? ... 690 Views / 23 Replies  
where can i find this LCD tester?

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Posted by splyn, on Feb 23, 2001 at 08:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
well i ended up registering it under the laptop... 464 Views / 5 Replies  
well i ended up registering it under the laptop option. i did get an error with the product number. this was sloved by entering a space around the slash (xxxxx / x instead of xxxxx/x).

im sure it...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 23, 2001 at 08:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ti Registration? 464 Views / 5 Replies  
has anyone who has recieved their Ti Book tried to register it through the apple product registration prcess?

i tried but there doesnt seem to be an option for the G4 Book, just the G3. true you...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 22, 2001 at 11:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
sonic- i too had a CompUSA warranty for my... 524 Views / 7 Replies  
sonic-

i too had a CompUSA warranty for my TiBook. it sounded great. i was told i could take it to any CompUSA in the country and get immediate service and the screen is covered even if i dop it....
Posted by splyn, on Feb 22, 2001 at 11:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i have both the zoom xl AND a TiBook. the... 608 Views / 4 Replies  
i have both the zoom xl AND a TiBook.

the book does not fit perfectly in the sleeve, but they include an insert to take up the extra room. with the insert and the book in place, there is slight...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 20, 2001 at 02:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
there is a note in the apple til, that the TiBook... 573 Views / 29 Replies  
there is a note in the apple til, that the TiBook will only take 1.5" modules. i thought that it was for size, but maybe there is something else.

id return it for a refund or the exchange for the...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 19, 2001 at 07:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
the key board does leave marks on the screen,... 515 Views / 3 Replies  
the key board does leave marks on the screen, however it is not as bad as the pismo.

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Posted by splyn, on Feb 19, 2001 at 01:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i doubt that Apple will fix the screen marks.... 460 Views / 8 Replies  
i doubt that Apple will fix the screen marks. they never fixed it on the Pismo.

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im feeling a lot more like i do now than i did when i first got here
Posted by splyn, on Feb 14, 2001 at 11:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
save your money and spend it on some accessories.... 405 Views / 3 Replies  
save your money and spend it on some accessories. the speed difference (from what i hear) is not an issue to the average user (no high end pros).

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im feeling a lot more like i...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 14, 2001 at 04:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
since it is never a good idea to smack something... 604 Views / 16 Replies  
since it is never a good idea to smack something that can easily break and cause you hundresd of $s to fix, why not try the "massage technique"?

its very simlple, just lightly massage the area of...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 13, 2001 at 02:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i agree to that. it is a great machine. and... 887 Views / 83 Replies  
i agree to that. it is a great machine.

and for the color issue, the "stripe" is definately a MUCH lighter color than the rest of the machine. as for beige, white, grey (i even heard peach), that...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 13, 2001 at 02:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
after closer examination of the bottom of the... 428 Views / 11 Replies  
after closer examination of the bottom of the case, i have come to the conclusion that the bottom doesnt fit exactly no matter what.

1) there is an equal amount of the case sticking out in the...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 12, 2001 at 04:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
mine is off about a millimeter. i have tried... 428 Views / 11 Replies  
mine is off about a millimeter. i have tried numerous times to correct this, but it seems that it wont fit exactly. unfortunately i did not check to see if it was lready like this before i took the...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 11, 2001 at 06:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
the "bookmark" is a thin piece of silcone that is... 440 Views / 3 Replies  
the "bookmark" is a thin piece of silcone that is laid over the keyboard when the computer is closed. you can find them at MCE: http://store.powerbook1.com/bookmark4.html

i also heard of someone...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 11, 2001 at 05:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ti screen and keyboard 440 Views / 3 Replies  
it seems that the Ti screen has a gap on the near right side when closed. this is due to the right hinge being mounted just barely higher on the right side than the left. not really noticable unless...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 11, 2001 at 02:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
actually the hook is metal. i used a pen top to... 551 Views / 6 Replies  
actually the hook is metal. i used a pen top to grap it. it seems like itll do the job well.

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Posted by splyn, on Feb 9, 2001 at 07:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i would like ot add to your observations: ... 551 Views / 6 Replies  
i would like ot add to your observations:

the white border is a very light beige, almost white (is that "eggshell"). it is reminiscent of SPACE 1999.

the keyboard seems to be set into the...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 9, 2001 at 02:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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Hey splyn: Where in DC did you get your TiBook? MacUpgrades in Bethesda? Somewhere else?...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 9, 2001 at 08:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
mine still has a strong "new computer" smell. ... 453 Views / 11 Replies  
mine still has a strong "new computer" smell.

itll go away. especially if you leave it on and open.

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Posted by splyn, on Feb 8, 2001 at 05:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
i have a Ti500/20g/512mb it does get... 425 Views / 5 Replies  
i have a Ti500/20g/512mb

it does get uncomfortably hot, but no more thatn a pismo or wallstreet (i have no experience with the lombard)

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im feeling a lot more like i do now...
Posted by splyn, on Feb 8, 2001 at 04:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
it only hurts for a few hours, then it starts to... 887 Views / 83 Replies  
it only hurts for a few hours, then it starts to grow on you.

i like it now.



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im feeling a lot more like i do now than i did when i first got here
Posted by splyn, on Feb 8, 2001 at 12:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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