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Only Linksys for me 1,595 Views / 9 Replies  
I swear by Linksys' cable modem. I put zero faith in their new all-in-one firewall-wireless gateway-cable modem, the WG200 or whatever. I wouldn't get that.

However, their cable modems are rock...
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 13, 2007 at 01:44 PM, in Networking
ZFS conversion, anyone try? 464 Views / 2 Replies  
I just installed Leopard on my MacBook Pro. Has anyone seen how to, or if it's even possible, to convert the file system to ZFS?

Many thanks,
Curtis
Posted by tastethepain, on Oct 29, 2007 at 01:48 PM, in macOS
Sold! 1,157 Views / 5 Replies  
Sold.

Woot! Here comes my quad-core MacPro! Thx all.

Curtis
Posted by tastethepain, on Jun 8, 2007 at 09:34 PM, in Marketplace
That $1,300 model sold it 20 seconds, it appears,... 1,157 Views / 5 Replies  
That $1,300 model sold it 20 seconds, it appears, and had a smaller hard drive than this one. If I wanted to bargain-basement price this, I'd just trade it in to the local Apple dealer. ;-)
Posted by tastethepain, on Jun 8, 2007 at 02:52 AM, in Marketplace
Bump. Pictures: ... 1,157 Views / 5 Replies  
Bump.

Pictures:

http://myweb.cableone.net/curtiscward/pictures/MacBPro_June2007.JPG

http://myweb.cableone.net/curtiscward/pictures/MacBPro_Accessories_June2007.JPG
...
Posted by tastethepain, on Jun 6, 2007 at 01:24 AM, in Marketplace
15" MacBook Pro and 20" iMac for sale 1,157 Views / 5 Replies  
15" MacBook Pro & 20" iMac (Boise, Idaho)

15" MacBook Pro 2.16 ghz laptop
2 gigs RAM
2.16 ghz Intel Duo Core processor
128meg video ram
160 gig hard drive
Remote control
Magsafe AC...
Posted by tastethepain, on Jun 1, 2007 at 03:12 PM, in Marketplace
First rule of the forum is that you need to post... 647 Views / 10 Replies  
First rule of the forum is that you need to post an asking price.
Posted by tastethepain, on Jan 27, 2006 at 03:37 AM, in Marketplace
Rules rules rules 574 Views / 3 Replies  
Rules of the forum: No feelers.

You need to post an asking price.
Posted by tastethepain, on Jan 20, 2006 at 03:27 PM, in Marketplace
<sniff><sniff> 1 post? I smell a con... 567 Views / 3 Replies  
<sniff><sniff> 1 post?

I smell a con job.
Posted by tastethepain, on Dec 14, 2005 at 03:17 PM, in Marketplace
You won't be screwed. As long as you did PayPal,... 646 Views / 8 Replies  
You won't be screwed. As long as you did PayPal, I think you'll be fine. They've always been good about getting back my money when the vendor went south on me.

Good luck and I hope the seller...
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 28, 2005 at 05:45 PM, in Marketplace
Sold! 557 Views / 3 Replies  
I'll take the pkg. PM'ing you now.
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 28, 2005 at 05:41 PM, in Marketplace
In the end, I'm going to trying Xincom's DPG-502... 3,025 Views / 4 Replies  
In the end, I'm going to trying Xincom's DPG-502 dual-wan router. Should be here in a few days.

If anyone can tell me the diference between the DPG-502 and DPG-602, I'd appreciate it. So far, I...
Posted by tastethepain, on Oct 31, 2005 at 03:29 PM, in Networking
I've used and stand by Linksys' cable modems. ... 903 Views / 11 Replies  
I've used and stand by Linksys' cable modems. Never a problem.

I've used RCA's before, as well, and they suck. Slow and always breaking the connection.

Cheers,
Curtis
Posted by tastethepain, on Oct 31, 2005 at 03:27 PM, in Networking
That's a pretty good idea, but I don't have an... 3,025 Views / 4 Replies  
That's a pretty good idea, but I don't have an old computer that I want to use in my office.

However, I think this solution would violate my last stipulation which was that I didn't want to have...
Posted by tastethepain, on Oct 28, 2005 at 12:17 PM, in Networking
Dual-ISP Load balancing firewall? 3,025 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi All,

I'm hoping for a little help from security-savy gurus out there.

With CableONE Internet's all-day outage 3 days ago, I'm getting ADSL installed in tandem. I'm looking for a...
Posted by tastethepain, on Oct 27, 2005 at 09:28 PM, in Networking
I'll be waiting for the Seagate 160gb this winter. 1,893 Views / 29 Replies  
I'll be waiting for the Seagate 160gb this winter.
Posted by tastethepain, on Sep 26, 2005 at 01:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You got PM. 756 Views / 7 Replies  
You got PM.
Posted by tastethepain, on Sep 23, 2005 at 08:33 PM, in Marketplace
PM sent 921 Views / 4 Replies  
You got PM. :-)

Curtis
Posted by tastethepain, on Sep 23, 2005 at 08:23 PM, in Marketplace
You've got PM. :-) 756 Views / 7 Replies  
You've got PM. :-)
Posted by tastethepain, on Sep 16, 2005 at 08:02 PM, in Marketplace
Rules of the forum: you need to post an asking... 756 Views / 7 Replies  
Rules of the forum: you need to post an asking price.

I'm interested in the unit. I would encourage you to post a few of the actual specs like:

RAM:
SuperDrive 16x Dual-Layer: Yes/No?...
Posted by tastethepain, on Sep 16, 2005 at 05:13 PM, in Marketplace
WTB: DP G5 1.8ghz 400 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi All,

I'm hunting for a low-end, dual-proc G5 (1.8 ghz preferred). My budget is only $1,200 + shipping.

I'm not too particular on drive size or memory size but Bluetooth would be nice.

PM...
Posted by tastethepain, on Aug 29, 2005 at 08:11 PM, in Marketplace
Still selling the dual G5? 852 Views / 6 Replies  
Still selling the dual G5?
Posted by tastethepain, on Aug 28, 2005 at 01:06 AM, in Marketplace
PM sent 1,017 Views / 12 Replies  
Sent you a PM.
Posted by tastethepain, on Aug 26, 2005 at 04:03 PM, in Marketplace
Me too 890 Views / 3 Replies  
Here is a potential solution, although I'm having difficulty getting to the path specified in step #2:

http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=2005071122352210&mode=print
Posted by tastethepain, on Aug 19, 2005 at 06:04 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Since I just upgraded to 10.4.2, I can't tell yet. 3,303 Views / 10 Replies  
Since I just upgraded to 10.4.2, I can't tell yet.
Posted by tastethepain, on Jul 13, 2005 at 08:29 PM, in macOS
The only way that I eventually got rid of it was... 3,303 Views / 10 Replies  
The only way that I eventually got rid of it was by leaving my Powerbook alone for some 10 hours.

It's been a couple of weeks since I did that and the CPU utilization settled down.
Posted by tastethepain, on Jun 15, 2005 at 06:48 PM, in macOS
I understand. However, could you venture a guess... 970 Views / 6 Replies  
I understand. However, could you venture a guess as to why, even after letting the computer sit for an hour, the CPU utilization doesn't go down?
Posted by tastethepain, on May 24, 2005 at 03:46 PM, in macOS
Thanks guys. I did all that. Virex and Norton... 970 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks guys. I did all that. Virex and Norton appear to uninstall smoothly with their automated uninstalls.

However, I am still unable to get rid of the CPU-hogging process 'update' which is...
Posted by tastethepain, on May 24, 2005 at 11:27 AM, in macOS
Manual uninstall of Norton Antivirus 9 & Virex? 970 Views / 6 Replies  
I think that I have the 100% CPU problem that Norton Antivirus 9 & Virex w/ Tiger have.

I'm not sure, but I think that Virex might have been autoinstalled when I purchase my PB w/ .mac.

I'd...
Posted by tastethepain, on May 24, 2005 at 01:40 AM, in macOS
After Tiger, "root" update = 70-90% CPU? 3,303 Views / 10 Replies  
I upgraded to Tiger last week. I just noticed that my CPU is hitting 100% a lot.

I recently uninstalled (and used Norton's uninstall script) to uninstall Norton Antivirus for the Mac.

Now, I...
Posted by tastethepain, on May 22, 2005 at 02:11 AM, in macOS
Ultra2 PCMCIA card? 505 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi All,

I'm a recent switcher and purchased a PB 1.5ghz which I love to death.

I've got a Sony Ultra2 LVD DAT backup drive from my PC days. I would like to access the last backup that I made...
Posted by tastethepain, on May 17, 2005 at 09:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You're correct. I did the solution you said and... 2,694 Views / 6 Replies  
You're correct. I did the solution you said and it worked fabulous.

Thank you very much. Curse that myfamily.com site. <bleh>

Curtis
Posted by tastethepain, on May 9, 2005 at 04:57 PM, in Networking
myfamily.com cookie? 2,694 Views / 6 Replies  
I could use your wise and divine assistance.

Yesterday, I used Camino to try to surf to 'www.half.com' and it pipes me over to a site hosted by 'myfamily.com'

I try to go to my bank site and...
Posted by tastethepain, on May 9, 2005 at 01:08 PM, in Networking
I'll pass on the iSight. When you become PayPal... 1,491 Views / 21 Replies  
I'll pass on the iSight. When you become PayPal verified, I'd bump your post and I'm sure that someone will buy it.
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 7, 2005 at 11:55 PM, in Marketplace
Just re-read your original post. I'm an idiot. ... 789 Views / 8 Replies  
Just re-read your original post. I'm an idiot. I'm looking for one with a SD. Sorry about that.

btw, your PM box is full. :-)
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 6, 2005 at 04:47 PM, in Marketplace
I'd consider buying it. If you're interested, PM... 789 Views / 8 Replies  
I'd consider buying it. If you're interested, PM me with what you're thinking for price.
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 6, 2005 at 04:28 PM, in Marketplace
Bump. You got PM. 1,491 Views / 21 Replies  
Bump. You got PM.
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 6, 2005 at 12:42 PM, in Marketplace
Still available or did you eBay it already? ... 1,004 Views / 4 Replies  
Still available or did you eBay it already?

PM'd you, too.
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 4, 2005 at 10:22 PM, in Marketplace
WTB: iMac G5 w/ Airport, Bluetooth, and SD 391 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi,

Looking for an iMac G5 with Airport, Bluetooth, and SuperDrive for under $1,000. I see a few on eBay in that range, but I'd rather buy from someone here.

Anyone have one out there that...
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 4, 2005 at 01:45 PM, in Marketplace
Thanks, Tooki. Very helpful. 776 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks, Tooki. Very helpful.
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 1, 2005 at 12:32 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sun 24.1" LCD monitor w/ Mac? 776 Views / 2 Replies  
Anyone ever hook up this monitor to a Mac? The specs say that it only accepts DVI-D connections (not DVI-I or DVI-A).

Anyone know what kind of DVI connection is on the Mac/PB's?

The monitor...
Posted by tastethepain, on Mar 1, 2005 at 01:07 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Son of a gun. Why can't it be 3/1 already? I... 18,532 Views / 136 Replies  
Son of a gun. Why can't it be 3/1 already? I want that Dell 24" LCD.

drool drool drool.
Posted by tastethepain, on Feb 28, 2005 at 06:14 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
WTB: Dual Proc G5 466 Views / 0 Replies  
Looking for one in decent condition with the Superdrive, Airport, and Bluetooth for about $1,500.

Anyone looking to sell? Payment by PayPal.

Thanks,
Curtis
Posted by tastethepain, on Feb 27, 2005 at 05:03 AM, in Marketplace
Is the iPod setup still available? 775 Views / 5 Replies  
Is the iPod setup still available?
Posted by tastethepain, on Jan 6, 2005 at 04:35 PM, in Marketplace
The special deal for the RAM wasn't from newegg. ... 82,205 Views / 651 Replies  
The special deal for the RAM wasn't from newegg. It is Outpost.com / Fry's.

I just pulled 1 gig sticks from Outpost out for good. The system kept progressively crashing and then wouldn't boot. ...
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 22, 2004 at 07:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Okay, well, I've see a bunch more odd freezing. ... 82,205 Views / 651 Replies  
Okay, well, I've see a bunch more odd freezing.

Camino freezes the whole system on startup. Sometimes my PB freezes on startup with the little time circle icon ceasing to rotate and the system...
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 22, 2004 at 11:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Re: Booted fine; so far, so good 82,205 Views / 651 Replies  
I can't say which is as fault for certain. I never had Office freeze on me before I installed the new RAM. Previously, I had the Apple RAM (512M) and some Crucial RAM (512M) in the PB before----no...
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 16, 2004 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Booted fine; so far, so good 82,205 Views / 651 Replies  
I've had a couple of freezes while saving Excel files. So far though, no other problems so far.
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 15, 2004 at 12:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Booted fine; so far, so good 82,205 Views / 651 Replies  
I just tried this in my 1.5 Ghz 15" PB. Came up first boot and everything looks peaches so far.

My order was delayed two days for backorder, but that was it. Placed order on Monday, Nov 8 and...
Posted by tastethepain, on Nov 12, 2004 at 05:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Downgrading sounds like a potentially good idea. ... 898 Views / 8 Replies  
Downgrading sounds like a potentially good idea. The first time I attempted 10.3.4, I had to reinstall everything.

How do I go about regressing to 10.3.3?
Posted by tastethepain, on Jul 23, 2004 at 10:56 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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