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I've fired off an email to Valve asking if there... 3,943 Views / 62 Replies  
I've fired off an email to Valve asking if there is any chance HL2 will be ported to Mac. Don't hold your breath for a reply (I'm not) but if I get one I'll post it here.
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Nov 28, 2004 at 05:45 PM, in Gaming
Forgive me if I'm repeating anything here (I read... 11,567 Views / 154 Replies  
Forgive me if I'm repeating anything here (I read the first few posts and just had to reply without reading more) but I do feel I speak with some experience.

For years I was PC only until I had...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Nov 28, 2004 at 05:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
16:23 here....ho hum 2 and a half hours to go. ... 13,048 Views / 258 Replies  
16:23 here....ho hum 2 and a half hours to go. Hmmm what can I do until then?

/me twiddles thumbs
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Oct 26, 2004 at 11:24 AM, in GUI Customization
Thanks for all your replies guys. I think I've... 773 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks for all your replies guys. I think I've more or less decided to go for the cheapest brand memory I can find which happens to be Corsair value select from www.scan.co.uk for about �58.

I...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Oct 22, 2004 at 10:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Which memory for new iBook 773 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi all,

I've ordered a new iBook (12" 1.2Ghz) for my Fiance and was wondering which memory I should order. If I use Crucials memory matching stuff on it's site it gives me the option of a 512meg...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Oct 22, 2004 at 07:21 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Excellent stuff! Any tips pn first-time... 7,554 Views / 97 Replies  
Excellent stuff!

Any tips pn first-time themeing or tutorials available anywhere? I downloaded themepark but the whole thing just looks confusing :s
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 7, 2004 at 05:15 AM, in GUI Customization
Any news on a release date for your theme DJ? 7,554 Views / 97 Replies  
Any news on a release date for your theme DJ?
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 6, 2004 at 05:57 PM, in GUI Customization
DigitalJames: PLEEEASE finish this theme and... 7,554 Views / 97 Replies  
DigitalJames: PLEEEASE finish this theme and release it. Up until I saw your theme I hadn't been interested in themeing but when I saw it today I've been and bought Shapeshifter and Silk to try and...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 3, 2004 at 03:01 PM, in GUI Customization
It's all well and good saying don't post them in... 581 Views / 9 Replies  
It's all well and good saying don't post them in an album but as has already been mentioned ALL photos appear in the main library....

IMO the Library should be pwd protected and we should have the...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 2, 2004 at 05:28 AM, in macOS
I've switched one so far, a Surgeon at the... 3,920 Views / 72 Replies  
I've switched one so far, a Surgeon at the hospital I work at (I work in A+E or ER if you're in the US) and he had done a 6 month stint with us before moving onto surgery. He recently took the...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jun 26, 2004 at 03:52 AM, in macOS
It's actually a PAL TV.... :) It's working... 637 Views / 2 Replies  
It's actually a PAL TV.... :)

It's working fine as a second monitor, no problems at all.

The "Digital Cinema Desktop" option seems to have totally disappeared from FCP HD. I can't find it...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jun 22, 2004 at 11:51 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
FCP HD Problem with digital cinema desktop 637 Views / 2 Replies  
I recently bought a second 160Gb HDD for my Mac and decided to set up a RAID 0 array with the original drive to try and gain some speed when using FCP HD. Needless to say this required a format of...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jun 18, 2004 at 01:46 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
The reason there are no usb or firewire (or even... 2,710 Views / 8 Replies  
The reason there are no usb or firewire (or even serial or parallel for that matter) connections from health monitoring devices is that should the manufacturers of these devices provide such...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on May 21, 2004 at 01:05 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Sorry about not providing more info. I'd like... 561 Views / 3 Replies  
Sorry about not providing more info. I'd like something php based that doesn't use mysql and whose appearance is easily customisable. I'd like to be able to theme the news posts so that they fit in...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Mar 6, 2004 at 04:20 AM, in Developer Center
Suggestions for news script wanted 561 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi all,

I am currently working on a design for a new Mac based website to be launched sometime soon (just as soon as I can get the design done).

The wealth of news scripts available is a bit...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Mar 5, 2004 at 01:32 PM, in Developer Center
Anyone know if this firmware update will allow me... 5,382 Views / 41 Replies  
Anyone know if this firmware update will allow me to use my 1gig (2x512 sticks) of Corsair memory?
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 24, 2004 at 03:15 PM, in Mac Desktops
With the help of a couple of friends I found the... 500 Views / 2 Replies  
With the help of a couple of friends I found the solution, so just in case anyone else is having problems here it is.

The root of the problem lay with the WindowsXP machine with the WMP54G card...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 10, 2004 at 06:50 AM, in Networking
Still having problems LAN gaming between PC and Mac 500 Views / 2 Replies  
Here's the setup.....

Downstairs is a Mac G5 with an airport extreme card connecting to a Linksys WRT54G wireless router.

Upstairs is a PC with a Linksys 54G wireless network card, also...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 8, 2004 at 04:48 AM, in Networking
Are the new iApps going to be available on... 6,797 Views / 199 Replies  
Are the new iApps going to be available on Software Update?

I already have iPhoto et al installed, don't tell me I have to pay to get the latest versions.

Just thought I'd add that if I have...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 6, 2004 at 05:54 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Here goes GarageBand 6,797 Views / 199 Replies  
Here goes GarageBand
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 6, 2004 at 02:14 PM, in MacNN Lounge
So when is iPhoto 04 gonna appear in software... 6,797 Views / 199 Replies  
So when is iPhoto 04 gonna appear in software update?
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 6, 2004 at 02:03 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I'm getting the usual "watch it here on jan 6th... 1,085 Views / 24 Replies  
I'm getting the usual "watch it here on jan 6th at 9am pt" page.....any tips on how to get the stream?

I've even tried emptying my cache and still no luck....HELP!!
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 6, 2004 at 01:11 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Turning off the OSX firewall seemed to cure... 461 Views / 3 Replies  
Turning off the OSX firewall seemed to cure it....even though I had the right port enabled/allowed.....go figure
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 2, 2004 at 04:00 PM, in Gaming
Problem playing MP JKII between Mac and PC...ideas? 461 Views / 3 Replies  
System 1: 1.8 G5 with 1.5 gigs mem, Radeon 9800 Pro (retail) and AE

System 2: P4 3ghz with 512mem. Radeon 9700 Pro and a Linksys wireless network card

Although I can create a server on either...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Jan 2, 2004 at 11:13 AM, in Gaming
At last a sensible post, dissing neither XP nor... 10,916 Views / 238 Replies  
At last a sensible post, dissing neither XP nor OS X. Thank you phantomo.

Billy, I personally have owned Windows machines for the past 7 years and have thoroughly enjoyed using them (yes even...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 31, 2003 at 06:40 AM, in macOS
I've been playing about with this again today... 769 Views / 10 Replies  
I've been playing about with this again today (sigh), and perhaps I should have been a little more specific as to the setup and what I'm trying to achieve etc.

The Mac is connected to my cable...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 22, 2003 at 08:35 AM, in Networking
Windows XP SP1 on the PC and OS X 10.3.2 on the... 769 Views / 10 Replies  
Windows XP SP1 on the PC and OS X 10.3.2 on the Mac....
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 21, 2003 at 08:35 PM, in Networking
You know, what I find weird about this whole 'PC... 994 Views / 5 Replies  
You know, what I find weird about this whole 'PC vs Mac' debate is that in real life most PC owners would LOVE to own a Mac. The only analogy I can give is that of cars, most Ford owners would love...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 17, 2003 at 07:04 PM, in macOS
More importantly.... 1,508 Views / 11 Replies  
More importantly...

Will we ever see Sonnet/Powerlogix etc release faster G5 cards for those of us who bought the single 1.8? Perhaps even a dual upgrade?

I live in hope of this happening...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 17, 2003 at 06:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
I hardly ever play games on the Mac, though I do... 1,109 Views / 13 Replies  
I hardly ever play games on the Mac, though I do have a few installed, but couldn't resist buying an ATi Radeon 9800 Pro when I saw them on sale at CancomUK for only �150 (ish) inc VAT. I tried...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 17, 2003 at 06:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
To be honest I most probably WILL be transferring... 769 Views / 10 Replies  
To be honest I most probably WILL be transferring gigs of data between the Mac and PC (as I type I'm transferring 1.8 gigs to the PC), though the most common use will be for internet acces on the pc...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 16, 2003 at 04:15 PM, in Networking
Hopefully a simple answer for this simple question. 769 Views / 10 Replies  
Hi everyone.

I'm looking to go wireless between my Mac and PC so that I can put the PC upstairs (for the kids and wife etc ;) ), however I'mnot sure of the best way to do this?

Can I simply...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 10, 2003 at 08:10 AM, in Networking
Man that theme is ugly... I came to the Mac... 917 Views / 9 Replies  
Man that theme is ugly...

I came to the Mac to get away from crap themes like that...don't you see? The Windows community (on the whole) has NO style. They consistently turn out themes like...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 9, 2003 at 05:01 PM, in GUI Customization
The even simpler answer is that you get the cube... 973 Views / 8 Replies  
The even simpler answer is that you get the cube animation on your primary monitor while the second monitor merely fades (or just flips) between the two users. I know because I've tried it :)
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Dec 9, 2003 at 10:38 AM, in macOS
Being a previous 1.8 buyer I can truly say I am... 7,453 Views / 49 Replies  
Being a previous 1.8 buyer I can truly say I am shocked at this release. I haven't had a computer go so much out of date so quickly ever before....

Lost for words...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Nov 18, 2003 at 07:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hi, I have successfully replaced the combo... 856 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi,

I have successfully replaced the combo drive in my new 1.8 G5 with a Sony DRU500A DVD-R/RW and it's working fine. Go for it!
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Oct 6, 2003 at 06:55 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hmmm I can only assume that most of you thought... 446 Views / 1 Replies  
Hmmm I can only assume that most of you thought this was some kind of advert or scam.

I do feel sorry about this, especially as it means you have missed probably the best value for money graphics...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Oct 2, 2003 at 07:10 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Gutted about the memory, will cost another �73 to... 3,513 Views / 25 Replies  
Gutted about the memory, will cost another �73 to get up to 1gig mem, may just stick with 512 for a while.

Did you see my post about the Radeon 9800 Pro? Get it while the price is cheap I say! ;)
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 25, 2003 at 03:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for the advice, I am typing this n a brand... 3,513 Views / 25 Replies  
Thanks for the advice, I am typing this n a brand spanking G5 1.8Ghz :D:D:D

Ordered it with the combo drive then promptly installed my Sony DRU 500 A DVD-RW, one install of 10.3 (7b68 I think) and...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 24, 2003 at 05:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
OK Cancom have agreed to exchange the G4 dp for a... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
OK Cancom have agreed to exchange the G4 dp for a 1.6 G5, should all be sorted by Wednesday. I'll let you know how I get on with the G5 :)
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 22, 2003 at 05:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
Absolute bargain Radeon 9800 Pro �129.95 + vat 446 Views / 1 Replies  
Some of you may know that I am having problems with my refurb DP G4, whilst on the phone to Cancomuk tech support arranging it to be collected and exchanged for a new 1.6 G5 I asked the guy there if...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 22, 2003 at 04:54 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Yeah I've tried using the original memory to no... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
Yeah I've tried using the original memory to no avail. The other HDD didn't make any difference either which only leaves the CPU(s) or motherboard.

Wish me luck in my phone call to Cancomuk...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 21, 2003 at 05:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
Am going to try one last thing before giving up... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
Am going to try one last thing before giving up on this G4. I have a "spare" 80Gb HDD here that I was going to add to the G4. I'm going to try replacing the stock drive with this one and see if...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 21, 2003 at 02:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for that quick reply, as you may know I... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks for that quick reply, as you may know I agonised over which Mac to get before plumping for this Dual G4 and saving �500 gave me a nice warm feeling inside while also putting a smile on my...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 21, 2003 at 01:53 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have thought about that but the G5 is so much... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
I have thought about that but the G5 is so much more expensive and I really wonder whether the 1.6 would be any faster than the dual 1.25....
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 21, 2003 at 10:40 AM, in Mac Desktops
Just to let anyone that is following this thread... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
Just to let anyone that is following this thread know, I am still having the same cold-boot problems that I was having yesterday. I now feel like I have exhausted every available avenue.

I'll...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 21, 2003 at 02:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
Update: Have installed Panther 7B68, will shut... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
Update: Have installed Panther 7B68, will shut the Mac down and try it before work in the morning...if I get no crashes then WOOHOO but I really think it'll go tits up again :s

I'll try and post...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 20, 2003 at 09:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
It's a Dual G5 1.25 which will only boot into... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
It's a Dual G5 1.25 which will only boot into OSX....or not....as the case may be :s
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 20, 2003 at 07:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yeah that's right no OS9, not that I'll miss it... 3,513 Views / 25 Replies  
Yeah that's right no OS9, not that I'll miss it as I've never used it.

I am having problems with this Mac now, I have another post detailing what's wrong titled "Does my Mac need to warm up?" or...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 20, 2003 at 07:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for your input on this problem guys. ... 1,086 Views / 17 Replies  
Thanks for your input on this problem guys.

The problem seemed to start after I had installed either the 1gig of Corsair mem and the sony dvd writer so this morning I removed both of these and put...
Posted by AdvocateUK, on Sep 20, 2003 at 06:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
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