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After several attempted restarts, we've been... 901 Views / 6 Replies  
After several attempted restarts, we've been getting everything from no boot at all (black screen with no activity) to the gray screen with the Apple logo (no spinning gear at the bottom, either). In...
Posted by Zatt, on Nov 9, 2007 at 11:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac dead after one day. 901 Views / 6 Replies  
Greetings! It's been almost two years since I've posted anything here, I believe. I was a Mac convert then, and a veteran now, working from my second Mac notebook. Needless to say, I love Macs and...
Posted by Zatt, on Nov 9, 2007 at 11:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
Congrats on your new MacBook! I ordered mine... 2,440 Views / 29 Replies  
Congrats on your new MacBook!

I ordered mine on July 24th and am waiting for it to ship. Though I LOVE this PowerBook G4, it will go to my wife, so that we'll each have a nice Apple laptop.
Posted by Zatt, on Jul 28, 2007 at 08:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just had the same problem with my 15" PB. Same... 582 Views / 4 Replies  
I just had the same problem with my 15" PB. Same circling incon... endlessly circling... almost... hypnotizing... :sleep:

Anyway, in a strange turn of events, I'm sitting here on my PC, looking...
Posted by Zatt, on Nov 24, 2004 at 06:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ARGH! I can't stand PC's anymore! I don't want to... 903 Views / 5 Replies  
ARGH! I can't stand PC's anymore! I don't want to buy a new one just for gaming!

HRUMPH :brick:
Posted by Zatt, on Oct 10, 2004 at 05:34 PM, in Gaming
Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 903 Views / 5 Replies  
Is there any news on if/when Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War will be out for the Mac? :thumbsup:
Posted by Zatt, on Oct 3, 2004 at 05:00 PM, in Gaming
I'd get the 15" PB and wait on the Applecare. I... 1,784 Views / 38 Replies  
I'd get the 15" PB and wait on the Applecare. I bought a 15" PB at the end of last year and asside from some shipping problems, I love the thing. I couldn't go with a smaller screen.

:thumbsup:
Posted by Zatt, on Sep 16, 2004 at 02:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
There's nothing quite like StarCraft for... 1,047 Views / 15 Replies  
There's nothing quite like StarCraft for durability in computer gaming. It is the one game that I keep coming back to over, and over, and over, and�
Posted by Zatt, on Jul 17, 2004 at 03:13 AM, in Gaming
No upgrades for me, I just got my 1.25GHz 15"... 3,157 Views / 72 Replies  
No upgrades for me, I just got my 1.25GHz 15" PowerBook in December and I'm loving it. If a G5 PB comes out in the next year to two, I'll think about it, but until then, this baby rocks! :thumbsup:
Posted by Zatt, on Apr 19, 2004 at 10:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Virus? 493 Views / 2 Replies  
Apparently, my Powerbook has been sending out random emails to other locations. I know this because I keep getting 'Mail Delivery Failed' messages that have email addresses of seemingly random...
Posted by Zatt, on Mar 24, 2004 at 05:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My vote is SOLIDLY for Safari. 3,350 Views / 74 Replies  
My vote is SOLIDLY for Safari.
Posted by Zatt, on Mar 10, 2004 at 08:51 PM, in Applications
Re: PC user who became a Mac lover... read more 2,632 Views / 36 Replies  
I've been saying that exact same thing to everyone who asked me how I like my Powerbook. I'm hooked.
Posted by Zatt, on Mar 1, 2004 at 08:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Congratulations! I'm an extremely proud owner of... 882 Views / 6 Replies  
Congratulations! I'm an extremely proud owner of a 15" Powerbook. I hope that it's everything you need it to be. (I haven't found anything that it can't do yet.) :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Posted by Zatt, on Mar 1, 2004 at 08:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Airport - Ease of use� 475 Views / 1 Replies  
Wow! I've never used a wireless network before a couple of days ago. I'm pleased with how easy it was to locate the network and get on.

I'm now sitting in my car, outside of a coffee shop with...
Posted by Zatt, on Feb 17, 2004 at 08:12 AM, in Networking
Software update 565 Views / 2 Replies  
I keep trying to download the OS X Java software update, but it keeps giving me an error message and an option to file a bug report. All of the other OS X upgrades downloaded as expected.

What...
Posted by Zatt, on Feb 14, 2004 at 03:16 AM, in macOS
Thank you for your help! In answer to the... 577 Views / 3 Replies  
Thank you for your help! In answer to the previous query, I'm running 10.3.
Posted by Zatt, on Feb 2, 2004 at 01:17 PM, in Networking
Mac reads PC, but PC doesn't read Mac� 577 Views / 3 Replies  
I have my Powerbook and my PC desktop (running Win98) connected via cross-over cable. My Mac detects my PC, but my PC doesn't detect my Mac.

I can't figure out what's going on. I go into...
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 30, 2004 at 02:57 PM, in Networking
Holy schiznicks! Why in the heck would you do... 1,161 Views / 14 Replies  
Holy schiznicks! Why in the heck would you do something like that? I waited forever to get mine and now I can't stop using it! They'll have to pry it from my cold, dead, fingers for me to get rid...
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 25, 2004 at 09:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Cool... Thanks! 630 Views / 3 Replies  
Cool... Thanks!
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 10, 2004 at 08:11 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Oh man, don't get me started again on Apple... 1,383 Views / 9 Replies  
Oh man, don't get me started again on Apple shipping issues!
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 10, 2004 at 08:03 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Question about F Keys 630 Views / 3 Replies  
How do I make the 'F' keys default to 'F1' through 'F12' instead of having to push 'Fn' each time?
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I bought a 15" 1.25GHz PB from the Apple store... 590 Views / 2 Replies  
I bought a 15" 1.25GHz PB from the Apple store and it took me two months and a lot of phone calls to get mine. Don't get one direct from Apple unless you want to get a BTO and wait a while.
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 10, 2004 at 07:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm here! Definitely a happy user and wish I had... 1,836 Views / 22 Replies  
I'm here! Definitely a happy user and wish I had the money to buy a G5 desktop and another 15" 1.25GHz PB on top of the one that I'm typing on.

No screen issues, no heat issues, no keyboard...
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 9, 2004 at 08:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: so what now.........do I go for the powerbook 2,088 Views / 30 Replies  
Throw caution to the wind. The 15" PB is a beauty.
Posted by Zatt, on Jan 9, 2004 at 08:41 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thank you all for answering my questions. It's... 1,946 Views / 10 Replies  
Thank you all for answering my questions. It's nice to have a group like this for people like me who are new to Macs. :)
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 30, 2003 at 07:37 AM, in macOS
One more question about cache files: It was said... 1,946 Views / 10 Replies  
One more question about cache files: It was said that some of them are 'permanent'. Are some of them necessary, or can all of them be taken off of the HD?

In Windows, the temporary files that...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 29, 2003 at 11:26 PM, in macOS
Thank you for you assistance. Being a first time... 1,946 Views / 10 Replies  
Thank you for you assistance. Being a first time Mac owner, I have to say that it's a fantastic experience. I just have to get used to the little differences between Mac OS X and Windows.

I...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 29, 2003 at 08:36 AM, in macOS
Question about cache files. 1,946 Views / 10 Replies  
These questions may be a bit basic, but this is my first Mac.

1. Are 'cache' folders similar to 'temporary' folders on a PC?

2. Do 'temporary' files automatically delete themselves after a...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 28, 2003 at 12:03 PM, in macOS
Mac newbie question... 1,034 Views / 1 Replies  
Since I'm a complete newbie, I'll ask these (probably obvious) questions:

Is 'cache' the same thing as Windows temporary files?

Do they keep building up on your hard drive, or does OS X delete...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 28, 2003 at 09:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Windows Vs Mac 3,392 Views / 42 Replies  
Do you really have to argue it with them? The key point is why do you like your Mac better than a PC? Everyone has their preferences.

I've only owned my Mac for a week and I'm already hooked on...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 24, 2003 at 08:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm going to throw my two cents in since I just... 2,055 Views / 29 Replies  
I'm going to throw my two cents in since I just switched to Mac from Windows.

There is no doubt that Mac OS X is much easier to use and more 'transparent' in application than Windows. I find...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 23, 2003 at 08:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
dcolton - you wouldn't happen to live in Iowa,... 786 Views / 2 Replies  
dcolton - you wouldn't happen to live in Iowa, would you?
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 23, 2003 at 08:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have to agree with the people who love their... 3,631 Views / 32 Replies  
I have to agree with the people who love their PowerBooks. I've had it for a week now and can't stop using it. It's a dream machine. My only complaint was the hell that I had to go through to get...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 23, 2003 at 08:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Oh yeah, and I love Safari, Mail and Expose. 1,107 Views / 7 Replies  
Oh yeah, and I love Safari, Mail and Expose.
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 19, 2003 at 01:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I also own a home-built Pentium II PC. I do,... 1,107 Views / 7 Replies  
I also own a home-built Pentium II PC. I do, sadly, also work on MANY Dell and Gateway PC's at my place of work, which are some pretty nice machines. (Ok, the Gateway machines aren't so nice.)
...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 19, 2003 at 12:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Combo-drive. I couldn't tell you anything about... 1,107 Views / 7 Replies  
Combo-drive. I couldn't tell you anything about 256MB Memory, I got 512MB. 512MB seems to be sufficient for everything that I've done so far.
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 18, 2003 at 02:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yep, Panter was loaded. I'll keep you updated as... 1,107 Views / 7 Replies  
Yep, Panter was loaded. I'll keep you updated as to what I like or dislike about it as time goes on. So far, though, there's nothing that I dislike about it. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 17, 2003 at 10:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It was worth the wait. 1,107 Views / 7 Replies  
As some of you know, I waited a long time to get my 15" PB from the Apple Store.

After having a full day to play with it (I even took it to work), I've decided that there is nothing that I don't...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 17, 2003 at 09:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm typing this message on my new PB. I'll let... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
I'm typing this message on my new PB. I'll let you know how I like it in a couple of days. (It only took me an actual five minutes to realize that I LOVE thing thing!) :D

Time from purchase...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 16, 2003 at 02:06 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, ladies and gentlemen, the wait is over. It... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Well, ladies and gentlemen, the wait is over. It shipped on 12/15/2003. Being that it's overnight air (due to me complaining about how long it took to process the order) so I'm expecting the...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 16, 2003 at 07:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Okay, here's the update: A FedEx truck... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Okay, here's the update:

A FedEx truck pulled up to my house. As usual, the dog went crazy. As expected, I ran to the door. This was it; I could feel it.

The FedEx driver got off of the...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 15, 2003 at 08:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My wife contacted Apple today after they tried to... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
My wife contacted Apple today after they tried to put my purchase through on the credit card. The person that she spoke to said that the payment cleared and that the machine had been shipped today! ...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 12, 2003 at 07:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Actually, I have three reasons why I won't do... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Actually, I have three reasons why I won't do that, even though it is a GREAT idea:

1. I bought a BTO, which most stores don't carry.
2. There are no stores in my immediate nor regional area to...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 11, 2003 at 11:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sweet! Another delay! I'm getting so good at... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Sweet! Another delay! I'm getting so good at predicting this, I should go out and buy a lottery ticket! New shipping date is 12/19/2003. I'll probably get it on 12/19/2004, or something like...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 11, 2003 at 07:09 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah, I thought long and hard about doing just... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Yeah, I thought long and hard about doing just that. I'm thoroughly put out by the terrible service that I've received.

But, I've decided against that. I really want to get my PB. After all of...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 10, 2003 at 09:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sure, just rub it in. :stick: 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Sure, just rub it in. :stick:
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 10, 2003 at 02:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Still no light at the end of the tunnel. I'm... 5,769 Views / 67 Replies  
Still no light at the end of the tunnel. I'm trying to be patient, but it's getting harder and harder. They have two days to ship my PB before I get another 'order delayed' notice. Which, at this...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 9, 2003 at 08:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Wow! That's one sexy machine! I agree, AWESOME... 2,877 Views / 30 Replies  
Wow! That's one sexy machine! I agree, AWESOME desktops. :thumbsup:
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 5, 2003 at 02:59 PM, in Mac Notebooks
If you wait for the next one, you'll always be... 4,011 Views / 38 Replies  
If you wait for the next one, you'll always be waiting for the next one.:D
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 3, 2003 at 09:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yup, I've already been ranting about Apple's... 1,348 Views / 3 Replies  
Yup, I've already been ranting about Apple's service on delivering new PB's. Take a look at my thread "Let's see how long this takes".

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=184320
...
Posted by Zatt, on Dec 3, 2003 at 09:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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