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You're Right Gaijin-san 6,503 Views / 47 Replies  
You are right gaijin-san!

Going so off topic it is not funny...

So what's up with all of the ex-pats living in Japan posting to these forums lately? I was just reading the discussion about the...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Dec 17, 2005 at 12:03 PM, in macOS
Region Free Drives 1,572 Views / 1 Replies  
I have downloaded and installed the firmware hacks that convert the optical drives in my Macs from region locked to region free. System Profiler shows that the update was successful, as the reported...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jun 4, 2005 at 12:37 PM, in Hardware Hacking
Seeking Confirmation–DVD Ripping & Duplication 669 Views / 1 Replies  
I have read what is available here in the forum and I think I understand the general steps involved in copying DVD content.

If I want to make a back-up copy of a commercial, copy-protected DVD, my...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jun 4, 2005 at 12:31 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Cannot Access Server Outside of Network 538 Views / 0 Replies  
I have been trying to configure my network so that I can use accessTunes to listen to my iTunes library when I am not at home. I have confirmed that my ISP will allowing incoming traffic on the ports...
Posted by OsakaBill, on May 25, 2005 at 12:07 PM, in Networking
Odd Port Scan Issue 570 Views / 1 Replies  
While trying to diagnose a network access issue (I wanted to be able to access my PowerMac G4 when not at home and it wasn't working), I used the Network Utility to scan the open ports on one of the...
Posted by OsakaBill, on May 25, 2005 at 12:04 PM, in Networking
XBox 360 Bodes Well 690 Views / 1 Replies  
The recently announced specs for the Xbox 360 bode really well for the next generation of PowerMacs G5. It also bodes well for a PowerMac G5 revision sometime this summer.

The Xbox is speced to be...
Posted by OsakaBill, on May 13, 2005 at 12:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
The Broader Picture 1,610 Views / 43 Replies  
Apple was forced into this situation by people who abused their free .Mac accounts. Like the person who had over 200 .Mac accounts and used the separate e-mail addresses for spamming people. Or the...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Mar 16, 2005 at 04:02 PM, in Applications
Free Trail 1,610 Views / 43 Replies  
You can get a 60 day free trail at any time buy signing up with .Mac on Apple's web site. You can buy .Mac for $69 when you purchase a new Mac.
Posted by OsakaBill, on Mar 16, 2005 at 03:57 PM, in Applications
Depends on the definition of "technically". 3,630 Views / 32 Replies  
Copyright is a very complex and bizarre beast. I'd be very careful of making statements such as, "Technically nothing wrong with it."

In general, copyright law gives you the legal authority to...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Mar 16, 2005 at 02:38 PM, in Applications
Corrupted PowerPoint Files 441 Views / 2 Replies  
A variety of students are having problems with corrupted PowerPoint files that will not open. They are saving their files to flash drives.

(Yes, I know of some steps that can be taken to PREVENT...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Mar 15, 2005 at 03:54 PM, in Applications
How About This 43,148 Views / 168 Replies  
At the same price points as the current models...

Single 2.0 GHz G5
Dual 2.0 GHz G5
Dual 2.5 GHz Dual Core G5
Dual 3.0 GHz Dual Core G5

:-)
Posted by OsakaBill, on Mar 11, 2005 at 08:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
iPod Updater Killed iPod? 608 Views / 1 Replies  
My wife's iPod, a 5GB first generation with scroll-wheel, has died. Here is what happened.

The iPod had been performing flawlessly. I then applied the latest iPod Updater (1.5). After doing so,...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Mar 3, 2005 at 01:02 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
NO Real Consensus 39,562 Views / 387 Replies  
After reading everything here, it seems like there is no consensus on which processor upgrade is "better".

One question I did not see answered was this:

Putting caches aside and looking a pure...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jan 16, 2005 at 11:33 AM, in Mac Desktops
While I do not think I am in any position to... 39,562 Views / 387 Replies  
While I do not think I am in any position to disagree with you from a technical viewpoint, I find this difficult to believe from personal experience.

I had a 450 MHz iMac DV+ which came with 512kb...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jan 16, 2005 at 11:00 AM, in Mac Desktops
Excellent Question! 39,562 Views / 387 Replies  
I think this is an excellent question. One of the reasons I would be more likely to buy from GigaDesigns is that GD readily posts this information on their website. Admitedly you have to decipher it,...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jan 16, 2005 at 10:33 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: So is the 20" iMac G5 display as good as ACD??? 6,698 Views / 31 Replies  
Why not just look up the technical specs on the two?

The new 20 Cinema Display has:
170 degree viewing angle
400:1 contrast ratio
250 cd/m2 brightness

The new 20 iMac G5 display has:
170...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Sep 22, 2004 at 10:04 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: No CD Burner found ... but it can read! 817 Views / 4 Replies  
My external CD burner will only work if I power on the drive and reboot my PowerMac (PowerBook, iBook, etc.) If the Mac is up and running and I connect the burner and turn it on, while System...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Sep 12, 2004 at 09:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
There is that 2.0 GHz break point. Maybe I should... 1,249 Views / 9 Replies  
There is that 2.0 GHz break point. Maybe I should just wait for a refurb 2.5 GHz baby to come along? :)

OH, here are the price points:

Rev 1 Dual 1.8 = $1799
Rev 1 Dual 2.0 = $1899
Rev 2 Dual...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Sep 11, 2004 at 12:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, But Which One? 1,249 Views / 9 Replies  
But which dual 1.8? Rev 1 with PCI-X slots and capable of 8 GB of RAM, though potentially louder and with a slower optical drive, or the Rev. 2 with PCI and limited to 4 GB of RAM, though potentially...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Sep 8, 2004 at 09:37 AM, in Mac Desktops
Which Refurb to Get? 1,249 Views / 9 Replies  
In order to make a purchase possible (and in order to maximize my funds), I have been thinking about purchasing a refurbished PowerMac G5 instead of new.

Depending on the day and the time, Apple...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Sep 7, 2004 at 02:53 PM, in Mac Desktops
Sure, But... 5,684 Views / 3 Replies  
Can I post a file here? How do I do that?

Here is a link to the school calendar:
...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 29, 2004 at 10:40 PM, in Applications
Good Advice, But... 594 Views / 2 Replies  
I tried turning off the EQ and it did not help. I think it is not "clipping" that I have, I think I may have damaged files. Unless iTunes is really mucked up.
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 29, 2004 at 10:39 PM, in Applications
iDVD Best Quality = Smaller Data Size? 539 Views / 0 Replies  
As far as I can grasp, Best Quality is the way to go when using iDVD. It is supposed to produce better looking video. Best Performance is supposed to be used when footage is over 60 minutes.

So,...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 28, 2004 at 02:52 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Popping & Scratching in iTunes 4.6 594 Views / 2 Replies  
I am experiencing pops, scratches and static when playing music files in iTunes 4.6.

It started with just a handful of MP3 files that my wife ripped on her Key Lime iBook using iTunes 2. We...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 28, 2004 at 10:36 AM, in Applications
Can't Import .vcs Calender Into iCal 5,684 Views / 3 Replies  
My school uses WebEvent as its on-line calendering system. I can, it seems, export events from WebEvent as either a .cvs file or a .vcs file.

I have tried exporting calenders from my school as...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 28, 2004 at 10:29 AM, in Applications
Bizzare Mac OS X Experience 525 Views / 0 Replies  
Since this really only indirectly involves Mac OS X, I am sorry if this message does not belong here. But here is my story...

I have a Frankenstein G3 All-In-One. I've added or upgraded the...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 5, 2004 at 04:51 PM, in macOS
Your school sells the previous model 23in HD... 3,582 Views / 35 Replies  
Your school sells the previous model 23in HD display for just $1500? How much for a 20in? If I send you money will you buy one for me?

:D
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 1, 2004 at 07:03 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
GigaDesigns 13. GHz Upgrade 1,057 Views / 1 Replies  
I just installed a GigaDesigns 5D-1213G upgrade in my Gigabit ethernet PowerMac. I could not believe how fast the Mac booted. So far everything is noticeably faster. For example, I just ripped a...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Mar 30, 2004 at 11:18 PM, in Hardware Hacking
I bought a refurb PowerBook G4 from an on-line... 7,862 Views / 22 Replies  
I bought a refurb PowerBook G4 from an on-line seller this summer. It came with very old version sof OS 10.2 and "iLife" apps (actually pre-iLife packaging). When I called Apple, the rep stated that...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Feb 29, 2004 at 12:04 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: New PowerMac 1800s 7,862 Views / 22 Replies  
Do you have a link to CTI? When I did a Google search for it, I came up with nothing.:D
Posted by OsakaBill, on Feb 28, 2004 at 10:55 AM, in Mac Desktops
Curiouser and Curiouser 659 Views / 2 Replies  
I wonder why OWC is avoiding the DP upgrade option? If it were not for Giga Designs, my only option would be PowerLogix. I pestered Giga Designs about once a month until they released an upgrade. I...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Feb 12, 2004 at 01:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
Age Old Question 659 Views / 2 Replies  
I am sitting here with a soon to be three year old 450 MHz DP Gigabit PowerMac G4. This is the longest I have owned and used any Mac. It still suits my needs quite well, though it is a bit long in...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Feb 11, 2004 at 11:35 PM, in Mac Desktops
How About This? 26,652 Views / 188 Replies  
What if Apple made a 20th Anniversay Mac that has the same form factor as the original Mac, but used modern parts?

�Apple could take the 12.1 in LCD from the iBook/PowerBook line and use that the...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jan 26, 2004 at 01:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
The Question is When 26,652 Views / 188 Replies  
In the past, Apple has announced new products at MacWorld Tokyo. The Pismo line of PowerBook G3s were introduced there. Therefore, it makes sense that if Apple is going to announce any new hardware...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jan 26, 2004 at 12:38 AM, in Mac Desktops
ATi 10.2.8 Update Killed My PowerMac 727 Views / 4 Replies  
My Gigabit ethernet DP PowerMac G4 has been upgraded quite a bit�1.5 GB RAM, Pioneer DVR-105, SIIG USB 2.0 PCI card, ACARD ATA-100/133 PCI card, two 80 GB Maxtor HDD, and an ATi Radeon Pro 9000 AGP...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Nov 23, 2003 at 12:53 AM, in macOS
Actually, there is something of a logical reason... 12,025 Views / 99 Replies  
Actually, there is something of a logical reason for his actions. Windows networking offers the IT department to create something much like Users in Mac OS X. When students fire-up their PCs, they...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Nov 1, 2003 at 03:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Several OS X apps (if not all) have a "Debug"... 48,480 Views / 287 Replies  
Several OS X apps (if not all) have a "Debug" menu. Some of these apps (Safari and DVD Player) can have that menu activated, but you have to tell the System to turn it on. This can be done via the...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Oct 27, 2003 at 11:33 AM, in macOS
PowerBook G5 and Cooling 10,586 Views / 59 Replies  
For those worried about cooling a G5 based laptop, anyone remember the article which talked about cooling CPUs with liquid?

Hmmmm....
Posted by OsakaBill, on Oct 24, 2003 at 12:02 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: dual G4 or 1.6 G5? 6,320 Views / 14 Replies  
My advice would be to wait. A good friend once advised me to never by the Rev. A version of anything if at all possible. No matter how well Apple has tested these machines, 1000's of real world users...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Oct 23, 2003 at 11:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Quality Issues: FCE to iDVD 3 1,351 Views / 2 Replies  
I used to live in Japan, but I am in the US now. (Besides, Japan uses the NTSC standard anyway.) All settings were for NTSC.




The font is Verdana Bold and the color is white. Background is...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Aug 10, 2003 at 12:35 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Quality Issues: FCE to iDVD 3 1,351 Views / 2 Replies  
I just finished watching a completed iDVD 3 project and was somewhat disappointed with the final product as it played on my DVD player.

I used Final Cut Express on a 450MHZ DP PowerMac G4 to edit...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Aug 10, 2003 at 01:35 AM, in Art & Graphic Design
First, there are several issues with this drive... 795 Views / 4 Replies  
First, there are several issues with this drive and iDVD that are supposedly cured with the firmware update.

Second, if I had access to a working PC, I'd have to slit my wrists. :D
Posted by OsakaBill, on Aug 5, 2003 at 05:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
Firmware Update Failure 795 Views / 4 Replies  
For some time now I have been trying to acquire the 1.30 firmware updater for the Pioneer DVR-105 drive. I have attempted without success to:

� Contact Pioneer via e-mail and ask that I be...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Aug 4, 2003 at 08:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
Pioneer DVR-105 Will Not Boot OS X CDs 623 Views / 1 Replies  
System: Apple PowerMac G4 DP 450MHz (Gigabit Ethernet), 1.5 GB RAM, Mac OS X 10.2.6.
Monitor: Apple 17 inch CRT display with ADC connector.

System Upgrades--
Video Card: ATi...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Aug 4, 2003 at 08:53 PM, in Mac Desktops
The drive does 32x. iTunes is set to VBR 160. ... 19,326 Views / 94 Replies  
The drive does 32x.
iTunes is set to VBR 160.
I get around 12x-14x rip rates.
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 13, 2003 at 12:14 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Dual 1.25 G4 or Single 1.6 G5 ??? 19,326 Views / 94 Replies  
Hmmm...

I think ArsTechnia conlcuded that in some ways, the G4 AltiVec unit and processor core were more efficient than the PPC970 when executing certain 32 bit instructions. Despite being more...
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 11, 2003 at 11:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the 15in... 63,829 Views / 420 Replies  
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the 15in form factor. SImply buying a Windows laptop because the 15in does have the same form factor as 17in is silly.
Posted by OsakaBill, on Jul 11, 2003 at 11:27 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: anyone bought an internal superdrive for Powermac? 835 Views / 9 Replies  
I walked into OfficeMax this weekend and found they had the CenDyne 4x DVD-R on sale for an amazing price. ($249-$30 in-store rebate, -$30 OfficeMax rebate, -$40 CenDyne rebate, =$149)

Why this...
Posted by OsakaBill, on May 27, 2003 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
What are those groovy menu items? 19,430 Views / 225 Replies  
What are those groovy menu items?
Posted by OsakaBill, on May 17, 2003 at 01:03 PM, in macOS
Simple and Elegant 19,430 Views / 225 Replies  
I keep my Dock very simple. No apps in the Dock, save for running apps. I have placed each of my hard disks in the Dock for easy access to their contents. I keep my Dock on the right side, in the...
Posted by OsakaBill, on May 17, 2003 at 12:41 PM, in macOS
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