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Didn't really see much on the verbose output. ... 2,050 Views / 4 Replies  
Didn't really see much on the verbose output. I'm thinking the video card is bad because its giving a white screen when attempting to boot from the snow leopard dvd. I'm assuming safe mode disables...
Posted by passmaster16, on Aug 9, 2011 at 12:05 AM, in macOS
Mac Pro booting to white screen with spinning beach ball 2,050 Views / 4 Replies  
My 3 year old Mac Pro is suddenly having problems with bootup. It gets past the spinning gear and apple logo but ends up at a white screen and spinning beach ball. I can move the cursor around the...
Posted by passmaster16, on Aug 8, 2011 at 10:12 AM, in macOS
I figured. Hopefully the nominal is no more than... 5,634 Views / 147 Replies  
I figured. Hopefully the nominal is no more than the $20 they charged for the last update.
Posted by passmaster16, on Mar 6, 2008 at 03:23 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
yes this was made possible through a software... 1,167 Views / 1 Replies  
yes this was made possible through a software update
Posted by passmaster16, on Feb 7, 2008 at 07:42 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Agreed, though every time there's a discussion... 6,936 Views / 112 Replies  
Agreed, though every time there's a discussion about the iPod Touch, he has to tell us how the device is not meant to be like the iPhone. Now I'm sure the fact that he owns an iPhone has absolutely...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jan 15, 2008 at 10:48 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
There is something called value added, and I... 6,936 Views / 112 Replies  
There is something called value added, and I think Apple is missing it here. It cost Apple very little resources to deploy the apps to the device. Again, if these were completely new apps that have...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jan 15, 2008 at 05:59 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have to disagree with many of the posters here.... 6,936 Views / 112 Replies  
I have to disagree with many of the posters here. The issue really isn't the fact that the update costs $20. In fact, personally I don't have a problem with paying for added functionality provided...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jan 15, 2008 at 03:44 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Do you have trouble typing capital letters with... 2,950 Views / 12 Replies  
Do you have trouble typing capital letters with the v10 client? I have trouble typing caps, but only when attempting to use RDP from the Citrix. Other apps seem to work fine so the problem appears...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jan 7, 2008 at 12:07 PM, in Applications
I've used the Logitech 5000 Pro under 10.4.9 but... 1,643 Views / 2 Replies  
I've used the Logitech 5000 Pro under 10.4.9 but 10.4.10 broke functionality with its built-in mic. I assume 10.4.11 should have resolved that issue. I'm using it on 10.5.1 with no issues now.
Posted by passmaster16, on Dec 1, 2007 at 03:22 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Could be the bulb but could also be the power... 606 Views / 3 Replies  
Could be the bulb but could also be the power inverter. I had that issue with a G3 iBook and it was about $140 to send away to get fixed.
Posted by passmaster16, on Nov 30, 2007 at 12:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a Roth IRA with Vanguard right now. ... 1,096 Views / 22 Replies  
I have a Roth IRA with Vanguard right now. You're right about their low expenses and no loads. I suggest to do what other have already recommended, max out retirement plans at work if they offer a...
Posted by passmaster16, on Nov 29, 2007 at 06:45 PM, in MacNN Lounge
My Linksys WRT54G was giving me a similar problem... 1,211 Views / 13 Replies  
My Linksys WRT54G was giving me a similar problem recently where wireless would simply drop out. Wired connections would keep working while wireless would randomly quit, and it would not respond to...
Posted by passmaster16, on Nov 29, 2007 at 06:30 PM, in Networking
I agree. I think MWSF would probably be too... 1,541 Views / 10 Replies  
I agree. I think MWSF would probably be too early for a revision. Amazon had the 16GB for $360 last week so I finally broke down and pulled the trigger. I wasn't planning on the 16GB due to the...
Posted by passmaster16, on Nov 29, 2007 at 12:50 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I was wondering this myself. I'd like to get a... 1,541 Views / 10 Replies  
I was wondering this myself. I'd like to get a Touch but I'd be willing to wait until January if the new revision is imminent. If anything, I would mind getting the 16GB version for a little less...
Posted by passmaster16, on Nov 12, 2007 at 01:36 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Has anybody tried A2DP on Leopard? Do bluetooth... 64,413 Views / 33 Replies  
Has anybody tried A2DP on Leopard? Do bluetooth headphones properly pair with the new OS?
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 31, 2007 at 09:38 PM, in macOS
Poll: I'd go with the 24" iMac. It will still blow... 1,623 Views / 23 Replies  
I'd go with the 24" iMac. It will still blow your G5 away. I think you made the right decision. A few months ago I was deciding whether or not to get rid of my dual 1.8. I figured I'd cash out...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 28, 2007 at 09:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'll have to try out the new version 10 client. ... 2,950 Views / 12 Replies  
I'll have to try out the new version 10 client. I'm the Citrix admin at my place of work. I use Citrix from my Mac quite a bit. Any improvement in the way the client works with OS X will be worth...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 24, 2007 at 02:58 PM, in Applications
When do you think student ADC members will see... 4,108 Views / 62 Replies  
When do you think student ADC members will see Leopard? I'm a member and was wondering if it would come as part of the Nov 07 mailing. Oddly enough, on Apple's site it states that you receive OS X...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 17, 2007 at 04:05 PM, in macOS
Do you mean Leopard on the iPhone side? Also, is... 2,267 Views / 38 Replies  
Do you mean Leopard on the iPhone side? Also, is OS X on the iPhone built off of 10.4,10.5, or is it a completely new variant?

I only ask this because I was wondering how Apple is going to treat...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 17, 2007 at 03:51 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I think what we see right now on Apple's site is... 146,539 Views / 2,183 Replies  
I think what we see right now on Apple's site is what we are going to get in 10.5. What would Apple gain by keeping any new features secret at this point? They've already announced a ship date, and...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 17, 2007 at 10:22 AM, in macOS
I would consider an app like mail to be a PIM/PDA... 3,638 Views / 43 Replies  
I would consider an app like mail to be a PIM/PDA function...whether it's reading mail offline or online. I see what you are saying in regard to connection availability, and I would agree that some...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 16, 2007 at 04:33 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I don't think having a "wish list" is being... 3,638 Views / 43 Replies  
I don't think having a "wish list" is being demanding. People have a higher expectation of the Touch because of its advanced hardware features. Apple included wifi with the device. Most likely the...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 16, 2007 at 03:03 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
You mean a macbook pro right?:) Seriously, we... 3,638 Views / 43 Replies  
You mean a macbook pro right?:) Seriously, we know that these features can be obtained in a full size laptop. People are looking for the justification of buying the Touch over any other iPod or MP3...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 15, 2007 at 05:06 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
ichat would be nice 3,638 Views / 43 Replies  
ichat would be nice
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 15, 2007 at 01:23 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I agree with you guys. I want to get an iPod... 1,472 Views / 21 Replies  
I agree with you guys. I want to get an iPod that I can use mainly in the car. I finally checked out the touch and the classic at the Apple store on Saturday. I like the form factor of the touch...
Posted by passmaster16, on Oct 2, 2007 at 07:00 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Thanks for the feedback. Would you think this is... 977 Views / 12 Replies  
Thanks for the feedback. Would you think this is something that is "off-limits" in an interview? The reason I ask is that I decided not to dig too deeply into the topic of overtime. Since I had...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 25, 2007 at 04:24 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Work-life balance a consideration when searching for job? 977 Views / 12 Replies  
So I've been casually looking to see what new job opportunities might be out there. I went for an interview last week which I felt pretty good about in terms of the company's interest in me. However...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 25, 2007 at 03:47 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I wonder when they'll bump the capacities again? ... 20,003 Views / 266 Replies  
I wonder when they'll bump the capacities again? MWSF? Also I think the inability to enter calendar events and the absence of mail will be short lived.
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 11, 2007 at 06:45 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Nice truck. I've always liked the versatility of... 2,903 Views / 90 Replies  
Nice truck. I've always liked the versatility of the Ridgeline. As for accessories, you might want to talk to Joe over at Ganley Honda Ganley Honda Accessory Superstore...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 10, 2007 at 05:15 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Well AT&T might care. Sure Apple shouldn't care... 6,652 Views / 277 Replies  
Well AT&T might care. Sure Apple shouldn't care at all, but we don't know the details of the agreement between them and AT&T.
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 6, 2007 at 12:54 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Poll: Phasing out the iPod "Classic"? 2,818 Views / 33 Replies  
Somebody mentioned in an earlier thread that perhaps one of the reasons for giving the original iPod the "classic" designation was due to the fact that Apple will eventually phase out the click wheel...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 6, 2007 at 12:50 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
That's what we can assume. However, I don't see... 6,652 Views / 277 Replies  
That's what we can assume. However, I don't see the iPod touch cutting into iPhone sales. The fact that it does not have a phone distinguishes it enough. People who are buying the iPhone are doing...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 6, 2007 at 12:25 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I'm wondering how long it will be until the... 6,652 Views / 277 Replies  
I'm wondering how long it will be until the capacities for touch model get bumped. I would assume the next upgrade would make the 16gb the low end.

For those of you that have used both iPhone...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 5, 2007 at 03:28 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I thought they stopped giving edu discounts on... 20,003 Views / 266 Replies  
I thought they stopped giving edu discounts on iPods a while ago.
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 5, 2007 at 03:19 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
that's not right :D 6,652 Views / 277 Replies  
that's not right :D
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 5, 2007 at 03:16 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I was hoping for a standard 30gb+. Obviously the... 6,652 Views / 277 Replies  
I was hoping for a standard 30gb+. Obviously the price of flash memory isn't at the point to offer high capacities at $300-400.

You are right on the email etc. The only reason I could see for...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 5, 2007 at 03:09 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Probably not but isn't it a matter of time before... 6,652 Views / 277 Replies  
Probably not but isn't it a matter of time before somebody does it anyway? I know that you could use webmail but I would hope that mail would be included eventually. Also ichat would be nice.
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Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 5, 2007 at 02:53 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I was excited at the prospect of a touch but 16... 6,652 Views / 277 Replies  
I was excited at the prospect of a touch but 16 gb just doesn't seem worth it. For such a nice device, I think they should have gone with a standard drive especially considering people wanting to...
Posted by passmaster16, on Sep 5, 2007 at 02:02 PM, in MacNN Lounge
If that's the case, then Apple would really need... 2,398 Views / 55 Replies  
If that's the case, then Apple would really need to make iWork into a true Office replacement. For most people, iWork is great but there are still people out there that need fully compatibility with...
Posted by passmaster16, on Aug 8, 2007 at 12:52 AM, in Applications
It's a shame really. A few months ago I was... 6,041 Views / 32 Replies  
It's a shame really. A few months ago I was debating on whether to upgrade the Ram on my Dual 1.8 G5, but I decided to sell it on fleebay and got a Mac Pro. Really wasn't looking to make that move...
Posted by passmaster16, on Aug 8, 2007 at 12:39 AM, in Applications
Yeah I did the same once I found out they were... 1,817 Views / 35 Replies  
Yeah I did the same once I found out they were discontinued. I wasn't using it much....sold if for $250 and purchased a $30 logitech usb which worked fine for a while until 10.4.9 update broke the...
Posted by passmaster16, on Aug 8, 2007 at 12:27 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Agreed although I think Steve probably added to... 146,539 Views / 2,183 Replies  
Agreed although I think Steve probably added to the anticipation by mentioning the fact that there were more features that he did not want to disclose (i.e. top secret features). This probably put...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jun 13, 2007 at 01:31 AM, in macOS
I'm not arguing that those features aren't nice... 1,061 Views / 38 Replies  
I'm not arguing that those features aren't nice improvements. I'm looking at it more in terms of how usable the system is with each iteration. When you look at going from 10.4 to 10.5, what...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jun 12, 2007 at 04:59 PM, in macOS
Not sure I agree there. There are definitely key... 1,061 Views / 38 Replies  
Not sure I agree there. There are definitely key improvements in 10.5, no question, but to say more than any other release? I'd say 10.2 was probably the biggest jump even if the number of...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jun 12, 2007 at 03:26 PM, in macOS
It appears that the initial information from the... 2,402 Views / 54 Replies  
It appears that the initial information from the Apple executive about ZFS not being in Leopard was erroneous. See the editor comment in the same link above.


As to the news, it seems that Croll...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jun 12, 2007 at 03:16 PM, in macOS
Yeah I was surprised that he even went into the... 1,061 Views / 38 Replies  
Yeah I was surprised that he even went into the already mentioned features such as dashboard and time machine. Honestly I'm more interested in the other 290 innovations because those will probably...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jun 12, 2007 at 10:46 AM, in macOS
Apple Store is down :) 16,528 Views / 418 Replies  
Apple Store is down :)
Posted by passmaster16, on Jun 11, 2007 at 01:02 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I think that we have been getting used to drastic... 146,539 Views / 2,183 Replies  
I think that we have been getting used to drastic changes with every release of OS X that we've come to expect the same amount of "groundbreaking" features in future releases. One side effect of the...
Posted by passmaster16, on Jun 11, 2007 at 02:04 AM, in macOS
I've been using Camino since its Chimera days. ... 2,953 Views / 47 Replies  
I've been using Camino since its Chimera days. In general, I've always found Camino to be slightly faster than Safari on newer machines. Years ago I would use Safari more on my iBook G3 because...
Posted by passmaster16, on May 3, 2007 at 07:52 PM, in Applications
As a PC person for many years (still am for work)... 1,039 Views / 6 Replies  
As a PC person for many years (still am for work) who switched to Mac when 10.1 came out, I understand where you are coming from. My best advice is to look at the total picture. The reason that you...
Posted by passmaster16, on Apr 23, 2007 at 04:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
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