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The definition of a "UNIX OS" is pretty murky... 4,023 Views / 36 Replies  
The definition of a "UNIX OS" is pretty murky these days. In the bad old days it was anything that was a derivative of either of the two major source code trees that originated out of UC Berkeley....
Posted by AndrewP, on Jun 7, 2005 at 11:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
No problem.... Depending on what you are... 1,049 Views / 6 Replies  
No problem....

Depending on what you are trying to do you may want to look at smb rather than NFS. I know that it's heresy, but SMB gives you the advantage of user-based (rather than host-based)...
Posted by AndrewP, on Jun 7, 2005 at 10:44 AM, in macOS
The man page on /etc/exports describes the format... 1,049 Views / 6 Replies  
The man page on /etc/exports describes the format of the file (man exports).

The man page on nfsd will also shed some useful light on the subject.

Finally.... it's all started on boot by the...
Posted by AndrewP, on Jun 6, 2005 at 06:12 PM, in macOS
I purchased mine from Fry's Electronics. Check... 1,533 Views / 15 Replies  
I purchased mine from Fry's Electronics. Check outpost.com and see if they have them on there.
Posted by AndrewP, on Jun 3, 2005 at 12:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have had issues with Safari not being... 718 Views / 2 Replies  
I have had issues with Safari not being compatible with certain websites. Actually, it's more of an issue of MSiE not being compatible with most other browsers on the market. Many sites are written...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 27, 2005 at 01:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yep, that's it. 1,459 Views / 5 Replies  
Yep, that's it.
Posted by AndrewP, on May 25, 2005 at 11:54 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've been using Thunderbird on Windows since the... 2,139 Views / 23 Replies  
I've been using Thunderbird on Windows since the 0.3 version and really like it on that platform. On the Mac, as others have mentioned, the interface leaves a little to be desired. In my case I hate...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 24, 2005 at 08:10 PM, in Applications
In the 15" you'll need the 128MB VRAM option. ... 1,267 Views / 13 Replies  
In the 15" you'll need the 128MB VRAM option.

From the footnotes on the "Graphics" tab of the powerbook page on Apple's site:


30-inch Apple Cinema Display compatible only with the 17-inch...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 24, 2005 at 03:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
1.2GHz iBook 12" Battery Life 1,032 Views / 2 Replies  
To all of you who have a 1.2GHz version of the 12" iBook G4:

What kind of battery life are you seeing for typical email/web/office applications? How about while watching a DVD?

I'm still trying...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 21, 2005 at 01:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm getting about 2 hours on average with my Rev... 991 Views / 10 Replies  
I'm getting about 2 hours on average with my Rev D 15". If I'm using the DVD drive a lot (i.e. watching a movie) I'm lucky to get 1/5 hours.

In general the battery life on these things is well...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 20, 2005 at 12:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The only thing giving me pause on the iBook is... 1,349 Views / 16 Replies  
The only thing giving me pause on the iBook is that it's slightly larger than the PB (especially in depth) and slightly heavier. Well that, and the keyboard.
Posted by AndrewP, on May 17, 2005 at 12:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How much better is the battery life on the iBook... 1,349 Views / 16 Replies  
How much better is the battery life on the iBook 12" vs. the Powerbook 12"?
Posted by AndrewP, on May 17, 2005 at 12:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Funny, I returned a 4 day old PB12 to the Apple... 1,349 Views / 16 Replies  
Funny, I returned a 4 day old PB12 to the Apple store to get the 15. Most of the time I need the added features that the 15 offers (PC Card slot and larger screen).

I'm just looking for a system...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 17, 2005 at 11:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I've been though this little exercise before and... 1,349 Views / 16 Replies  
I've been though this little exercise before and have now owned a Rev C 12", Rev C 15, Rev D 12, and Rev D 15 .... I need the PC card slot in the 15" for the Verizon and AT&T wireless modems that I...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 15, 2005 at 10:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Advice sought on second system... 1,349 Views / 16 Replies  
Hi All,

I have a 15" Rev D Powerbook that I use as my primary portable system. I'm looking for something a little smaller and lighter for the times that I don't want to be lugging around the big...
Posted by AndrewP, on May 15, 2005 at 09:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
It makes no difference as long as the platters... 2,064 Views / 21 Replies  
It makes no difference as long as the platters are either parallel or perpendicular to the surface of the Earth. Anything off axis will stress the bearings resulting in pre-mature failure, but not...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 18, 2004 at 10:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Older iMacs--- PRICE? 886 Views / 6 Replies  
I have a 20" refurb available still sealed in the box from apple. PM me if interested.
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 17, 2004 at 10:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
You need SideTrack (look for it on... 5,952 Views / 51 Replies  
You need SideTrack (look for it on VersionTracker). It turns on all of the cool synaptics functions like scrolling, corner taps, edge motion, etc...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 16, 2004 at 11:18 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The Phoenix, AZ store (Biltmore) has a 20" on... 1,606 Views / 14 Replies  
The Phoenix, AZ store (Biltmore) has a 20" on display. I didn't get a chance to play with it as it was surrounded by a drooling mob. I was thinking that they would start prostrating at any moment......
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 16, 2004 at 11:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
As long as the box is unopened and I get the RMA... 1,449 Views / 18 Replies  
As long as the box is unopened and I get the RMA within 14 calendar days of receipt I get a full refund.
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 16, 2004 at 11:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yep... Mine showed up last week. I hadn't... 1,449 Views / 18 Replies  
Yep... Mine showed up last week. I hadn't completely decided if I REALLY needed it at the time but was concerned that I would miss out on another chance to get one at that price. I still have it...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 16, 2004 at 03:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
Remember that 700W is the absolute maximum power... 1,014 Views / 5 Replies  
Remember that 700W is the absolute maximum power draw (we used to refer to this as the ILS value - If Lightening Strikes it will draw 700W). Although a powerful system it doesn't draw a tremendous...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 8, 2004 at 09:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Securing a new imac from being knocked over... 2,094 Views / 8 Replies  
I have one of the new (alumininum) 20" cinema displays an it's surprisingly stable. I wouldn't worry about it too much. In many ways this is a "family" computer and apple surely took kids and pets...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 5, 2004 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
From my original post... [/B] I really... 1,449 Views / 18 Replies  
From my original post...

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I really like the design of the G4 iMac and prefer it over the G5. Since I don't need the G5 power (have a PMG5 for that) getting the $2200 G4 for $1400 with a one...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 5, 2004 at 10:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
Just got the shipping notice... I guess someone... 1,449 Views / 18 Replies  
Just got the shipping notice... I guess someone at Apple is having a fun Labor Day weekend.

I have no idea what I'm going to do with it, but I wanted to be sure and get one with that new computer...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 4, 2004 at 07:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have a 71 watt on order and should receive it... 3,419 Views / 52 Replies  
I have a 71 watt on order and should receive it on Thursday. I'll report back actual runtimes (after calibration) and weight difference.
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 4, 2004 at 09:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
My local stores (Phoenix) have this as part of... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
My local stores (Phoenix) have this as part of their ad for the weekend. The $159 price is valid in store (down from $210) and both locations have stock. If you are looking at jumping into this late...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 4, 2004 at 08:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
WooHoo!!!! the $1400 G4 refurbs are back at the... 1,449 Views / 18 Replies  
WooHoo!!!! the $1400 G4 refurbs are back at the apple store!!!!
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 4, 2004 at 08:54 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Re: System Specs Clarification on iMac G5 1,000 Views / 9 Replies  
Another tidbit here.... The CPU runs at a multiple of the bus speed. In the PM G5s the CPU runs at 2x the bus speed (900MHz, 1GHz, 1.25GHz). In the iMac it appears to be 3x the bus speed (533MHz,...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 3, 2004 at 08:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
Now on backorder and up to $159... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
Now on backorder and up to $159...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 3, 2004 at 01:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Where to fiind G4 iMac 20" 1,449 Views / 18 Replies  
OK... this one may ruffle some feathers....

I'm in need of a system to use as a "terminal" (for lack of a better word). It will sit in my office and be used for basic web surfing, email, and MS...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 3, 2004 at 12:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you got Rev A then you got a great deal and... 761 Views / 3 Replies  
If you got Rev A then you got a great deal and will be very happy with it. I picked up a 2.0 Rev A a couple of weeks ago and it has been solid as a rock.
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 3, 2004 at 11:04 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Just ordered refurb 1.8DP... 761 Views / 3 Replies  
Nope.. the "A" doesn't mean rev A.

If the machine that you ordered was listed with 512MB RAM and a 160GB drive then it's Rev A. If it has 256MB RAM and an 80GB drive then it's Rev B.

If it's...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 3, 2004 at 10:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
I'll have to go back and look at it to be sure of... 1,411 Views / 16 Replies  
I'll have to go back and look at it to be sure of all of the numbers, but I was not charged any re-stocking fee. I used my own shipper ($12) and they gave me about $1840 back.... so I lost about $17...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 2, 2004 at 12:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
I think that amazon.com is my new favorite Apple... 1,411 Views / 16 Replies  
I think that amazon.com is my new favorite Apple reseller. They often run specials (right now they have $150 rebates on most powerbooks and G5 towers) and they have the friendliest return policy I've...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 2, 2004 at 12:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mine (both sticks) are exactly the same as the... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
Mine (both sticks) are exactly the same as the "real" picture posted by azdude. Also note that both sides of the DIMM are identical.
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 1, 2004 at 03:56 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Is the Backlit Keyboard Worth it? 1,219 Views / 19 Replies  
It's very cool and is useful in a dark room. Unfortunately I often find myself using the Pbook in a dimly lit room where the keyboard is still visible. When the keyboard lights up the letters end up...
Posted by AndrewP, on Sep 1, 2004 at 02:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just to note.... I've put the system to sleep and... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
Just to note.... I've put the system to sleep and woken it up probably 50 times before it died this one time.
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 31, 2004 at 10:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
But.... the only outputs from an ADC to DVI... 913 Views / 11 Replies  
But.... the only outputs from an ADC to DVI converter are DVI and USB. Both of these are standards. Putting additional signals on the unused pins of the DVI connector could cause some serious...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 31, 2004 at 10:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
CRASH!!!!!! :mad: When I woke my 15" PB... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
CRASH!!!!!! :mad:

When I woke my 15" PB from sleep this morning it kernel panic'd. The system hasn't been shut down since Friday of last week when I installed the memory. Other than this there...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 31, 2004 at 09:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
My order shipped from Wilmington, OH. Outpost... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
My order shipped from Wilmington, OH. Outpost doesn't ship from Fry's retail locations. I don't know if this is their warehouse or if they us PC Connection (also located in Wilmington) as one of...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 29, 2004 at 11:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
No issues here. I haven't shut my PB down since I... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
No issues here. I haven't shut my PB down since I installed it, but have put it to sleep 15 or more times. I haven't had any issues whatsoever.


hmmm.... I've got 1.5G in the 15" now and another...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 28, 2004 at 08:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
RAM usually doesn't fail on its own unless it's... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
RAM usually doesn't fail on its own unless it's an issue of infant mortality. If it doesn't die in the first few days then it usually won't. Usually when modules fail after that it's due to some...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 27, 2004 at 09:47 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Local store for $210.... instant gratification... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
Local store for $210.... instant gratification has its price.
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 27, 2004 at 01:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I picked one up today and it appears to be OK.... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
I picked one up today and it appears to be OK. The best RAM test for me has always been VirtualPC which usually freezes the entire system in a matter of minutes if there's a RAM incompatibility. So...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 27, 2004 at 12:56 AM, in Mac Notebooks
A core file contains the contents of system... 637 Views / 2 Replies  
A core file contains the contents of system memory when the kernel panics or the contents of memory associated with a particular process when it crashes. Using debugging tools one can analyze the...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 26, 2004 at 02:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
For those of you with a local Fry's Electronics... 82,162 Views / 651 Replies  
For those of you with a local Fry's Electronics you may want to call and see if they have these in stock. My local store does, but it's more expensive ($210). Once I factor in shipping it's about a...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 26, 2004 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
ibook (BTO) $1300 + tax + shipping = 1430 PB... 1,133 Views / 19 Replies  
ibook (BTO) $1300 + tax + shipping = 1430
PB $1519 + shipping = 1540

Difference between ibook and refurb PB = $25
Difference between ibook and new PB = $110
Difference...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 23, 2004 at 01:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah, I took a long, hard look at the iBook...... 1,133 Views / 19 Replies  
Yeah, I took a long, hard look at the iBook... Unfortunately the addition of a larger drive, an Airport card and bluetooth capabilities pushed it into the $1300 range. At that point the 12" isn't...
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 22, 2004 at 05:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Duh... me read good... thanks for pointing... 1,133 Views / 19 Replies  
Duh... me read good...

thanks for pointing that out. The original post went right over my head:sleep:
Posted by AndrewP, on Aug 22, 2004 at 05:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
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