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The forum I run has up to 3k posts per day and... 3,592 Views / 113 Replies  
The forum I run has up to 3k posts per day and very few of them are spam now. If the admins here want suggestions on how to use the features in Huddler to deal with spam (even while they wait to...
Posted by Currawong, on Dec 9, 2012 at 03:07 AM, in Feedback
I'd still consider giving Huddler more time. They... 3,592 Views / 113 Replies  
I'd still consider giving Huddler more time. They have (albeit slowly) added features we've asked for and using the tools they've designed, spam is almost down to zero on a forum with up to 3000...
Posted by Currawong, on Dec 6, 2012 at 07:21 PM, in Feedback
All the best with the move back to VB. 3,592 Views / 113 Replies  
All the best with the move back to VB.
Posted by Currawong, on Oct 8, 2012 at 12:41 AM, in Feedback
Hmm, ok, that makes sense! I'll believe anything... 5,458 Views / 55 Replies  
Hmm, ok, that makes sense! I'll believe anything people who post screenshots say!
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 25, 2002 at 07:44 PM, in macOS
Re: more screens 5,458 Views / 55 Replies  
If you look back through the forums, you'll regularly see people posting fake build numbers and other misinformation, thus my natural reaction.

If 6D42 "fixes nothing" does that mean the build...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 25, 2002 at 06:49 AM, in macOS
Ok, I apologize for repeatedly pointing out when... 5,458 Views / 55 Replies  
Ok, I apologize for repeatedly pointing out when someone is making up facts. If there is a 6d42 that you have (and noon e else on the entire internet nor anyone I know with any connection to Apple...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 25, 2002 at 02:27 AM, in macOS
Oh yes, I WANT IT MY WAY AND I WANT IT NOW AND I... 2,403 Views / 46 Replies  
Oh yes, I WANT IT MY WAY AND I WANT IT NOW AND I WANT IT PERFECT WITH NO BUGS AND COSTING ONLY $1.

I suggest going out and starting your own company to write an OS. I still find it annoying that...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 25, 2002 at 02:02 AM, in macOS
The only update to 10.1 is the Security Update,... 5,458 Views / 55 Replies  
The only update to 10.1 is the Security Update, dated 2002-08-23. 10.2.1 isn't out yet, which means that this thread is a load of bull****.
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 24, 2002 at 07:03 AM, in macOS
From what I can gather, the default icons are now... 704 Views / 4 Replies  
From what I can gather, the default icons are now built into the OS rather than just pasted on folders. If anything, maybe it will make theme'ing OSX easier...who knows? It isn't anything like...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 24, 2002 at 06:00 AM, in macOS
I've seen both Upgrades and Archive (clean)... 1,634 Views / 24 Replies  
I've seen both Upgrades and Archive (clean) installs run fine from 10.1.5 - 10.2. However, I have noticed some potential problems can arise, and how to avoid them.

1. Boot into single user mode...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 22, 2002 at 10:00 PM, in macOS
Re: Jaguar's FTP Ability 828 Views / 6 Replies  
It's well known to be broken (There are at least 9 official bug reports inside Apple on it) and should be fixed with the first update after August 24.
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 18, 2002 at 07:50 PM, in macOS
Have you tried Medal of Honor, Allied Assault... 879 Views / 20 Replies  
Have you tried Medal of Honor, Allied Assault yet? Awesome Q3-engined game.
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 17, 2002 at 02:40 AM, in MacNN Lounge
About the new Powermacs, this has to be said... 2,336 Views / 28 Replies  
http://currawong.net/mac/pics/g5.jpg
Courtesy of dana (http://www.danamania.com/)

Enough said.
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 16, 2002 at 10:44 PM, in Mac Desktops
Where did you get those icons from? 26,341 Views / 667 Replies  
Where did you get those icons from?
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 16, 2002 at 09:36 PM, in macOS
I don't know which is more amazing, people... 2,014 Views / 28 Replies  
I don't know which is more amazing, people thinking that they are getting genuine, unmodified versions of Jaguar off caracho, or posting outright lies about what version of Jaguar they have.

It's...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 16, 2002 at 05:26 AM, in macOS
6c115bulls*** you mean? There are no later... 2,014 Views / 28 Replies  
6c115bulls*** you mean? There are no later builds anywhere. If any updates come out, there will be a later build number. No a, b, c, d or any other nonsense.
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 15, 2002 at 11:08 PM, in macOS
Re: Official Jaguar bug list thread 4,393 Views / 84 Replies  
Most of these have already been reported to apple. The finder ftp at the very least, as well as most of the cosmetic finder bugs are likely to be fixed with an update soon after the official release...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 15, 2002 at 08:41 PM, in macOS
Picture of G5... 2,104 Views / 29 Replies  
Picture of G5 (http://currawong.net/mac/pics/g5.jpg)
Coutecy of dana (http://www.danamania.com/)
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 15, 2002 at 07:44 AM, in Mac Desktops
Apple are so pathetic...they are crap now, they... 3,079 Views / 63 Replies  
Apple are so pathetic...they are crap now, they should give me a free email address all the time and free software for free all the time and make it with no bugs. I should be able to buy the latest...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 15, 2002 at 06:17 AM, in macOS
Good call! Jaguar, if you all haven't... 3,879 Views / 50 Replies  
Good call!

Jaguar, if you all haven't already noted, was released in final form almost a month early, to developers. This has given Apple plenty of time to find out about bugs, so that when...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 15, 2002 at 05:12 AM, in macOS
How to restore the 10.1 Terminal/tcsh 731 Views / 5 Replies  
How to restore the 10.1 Terminal/tcsh:

Open Terminal.

Type: less /usr/share/tcsh/examples/README

(Or in the finder, type: command-shift-G and enter /usr/share/tcsh/examples and then double...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 15, 2002 at 02:56 AM, in macOS
It rides very well...thinksecret gives a good... 3,079 Views / 63 Replies  
It rides very well...thinksecret gives a good overview of the changes. I was impressed enough to pay for it on July 18. Now i'm using it, I'm even more impressed. I would say "vastly improved". I...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 15, 2002 at 12:26 AM, in macOS
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 10.1.5 => 10.2: Why Bother? 3,131 Views / 56 Replies  
No implications on anything :)

Lets see how I go listing what does it for me with 10.2:
First of all, the option to Archive install (read: clean install) the system preserving users or just...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 14, 2002 at 11:07 PM, in macOS
Re: Re: Re: 10.1.5 => 10.2: Why Bother? 3,131 Views / 56 Replies  
I'm tempted here to accuse you of trolling...

If Apple had called Jaguar "10.5" would you feel it was a "major update"? You may not realize that the marketing people in Apple responsible for 7.5...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 14, 2002 at 03:23 AM, in macOS
Re: 10.1.5 => 10.2: Why Bother? 3,131 Views / 56 Replies  
I'd wait for a bit, till at least 10.2.1 anyway. You are right that there is no pressing need to upgrade if you are happy. Personally, I find the myriad of improvements and added features make it...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 13, 2002 at 09:45 PM, in macOS
Jaguar screenshot. 26,341 Views / 667 Replies  
http://currawong.net/pics/10.2-desktop.small.jpg (http://currawong.net/pics/10.2-desktop.jpg)

I used to have a transparent dock, but alas, I await an update to Transparent Dock.

Notes: XDarwin...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 13, 2002 at 08:27 AM, in macOS
Re: Jaguar Questions 722 Views / 4 Replies  
1. Moving them is not a good idea, as system updates will not be able to find them. You are just asking for trouble IMHO.

2. Mine imported the first time I opened Address Book, this from an...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 13, 2002 at 02:53 AM, in macOS
The serial number is used for warranty.. 1,275 Views / 9 Replies  
The System Profiler serial number is the same one as on your machine. It's used for warranty support if you register your machine with Apple. It follows a pattern, so even if you haven't registered...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 13, 2002 at 12:31 AM, in macOS
She'll be fine... 613 Views / 2 Replies  
If you select to install "extra applications" (basically iTunes etc) when you run the 10.2 installer, after it reboots into 10.2, it asks you to insert the second CD.

Pressing and holding F12 will...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 12, 2002 at 08:35 PM, in macOS
Very simply because anything Apple decides to... 6,199 Views / 105 Replies  
Very simply because anything Apple decides to distribute has to be prepared and shipped internationally so that it's received at equal times. International shipping times can be around a week, and...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 12, 2002 at 08:02 PM, in macOS
Try resetting PRAM... 1,444 Views / 11 Replies  
Especially if you've gone through a number of OS'es, it's likely that some of the settings stored in PRAM have been screwed up somewhat.

Basically, restart then immediately hold down...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 12, 2002 at 08:30 AM, in macOS
I want a furry Mac OS with my Pinot. 3,839 Views / 74 Replies  
My God! We are surrounded by such un-cultured scum! That Apple are naming their next version Pinot inspires confidence in me that they will be saving the best for only the Elite members of society. ...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 12, 2002 at 08:18 AM, in macOS
"b" stands for ........ 6,199 Views / 105 Replies  
And where exactly do you get this "b" from? I can think of a suitable 8 letter word it stands for ...

Finder ftp has _not_ been fixed yet, there are at least 9 separate bugs that have been...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 12, 2002 at 06:21 AM, in macOS
Re: Weird, my Mac is switching the start-up disk from OSX back to OS9 486 Views / 1 Replies  
This post should be in the troubleshooting section I think?

At the very startup, hold down: command-option-p-r until the computer chimes a second time, then release. Then, whatever OS it boots...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 11, 2002 at 11:32 PM, in macOS
Re: Re: Yes there will be an update to 10.2 6,199 Views / 105 Replies  
I've always had that weird sleep problem with OS X, all versions. I suspect it has to sometimes do with software, and sometimes hardware interfering. I haven't yet attempted to track down exactly...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 11, 2002 at 10:45 PM, in macOS
Re: Just clarifying... 3,270 Views / 45 Replies  
Some things that are sometimes missed in these silly arguments..

OS X is immensely complex software. There are very few people in the world who have comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of it. ...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 11, 2002 at 10:13 PM, in macOS
10.2 and Memory usage 1,857 Views / 28 Replies  
ArsTechnica is a great place to read up on OS X technology. Running a program like System Manager (which has icons that show memory/network/cpu/load) can give a good idea of what is going on with OS...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 10, 2002 at 08:57 PM, in macOS
Yes there will be an update to 10.2 6,199 Views / 105 Replies  
From what I've heard from someone in the know at Apple, there will be an update in some form early september to 10.2 to fix the known bugs, of which at least one is fairly major (the Finder ftp...
Posted by Currawong, on Aug 10, 2002 at 02:59 AM, in macOS
 
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