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Thnx. Be sure to let me knkow. 2,619 Views / 45 Replies  
Thnx. Be sure to let me knkow.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Feb 27, 2009 at 02:44 PM, in Marketplace
I recently bought a G3 iMac, 500mhz,... 33,839 Views / 207 Replies  
I recently bought a G3 iMac, 500mhz, slot-loading, 256mb, 20gb...It didn't have any OS so I installed Linux on it. I would like to put Tiger on it but I've read it needs OS9 to upgrade firmware.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Feb 26, 2009 at 04:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
You wouldn't have a retail version of OS9? I just... 2,619 Views / 45 Replies  
You wouldn't have a retail version of OS9? I just bought a G3 iMac (m5521) model and would like to install Tiger but I've read it needs OS9 to upgrade the firmware. No OS came with it.

Thnx.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Feb 26, 2009 at 03:12 AM, in Marketplace
Someone at another forum mention doing this. ... 714 Views / 1 Replies  
Someone at another forum mention doing this.

Looking at my debian's /etc/netatalk/AppleVolumes.default, I see at the end of it, ~/ "Home Directory". I can share my /home/user without issues.

So...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 30, 2008 at 12:00 PM, in Networking
Sharing Linux External Hard Drive 714 Views / 1 Replies  
On i386 Debian PC, I have installed netatalk. Using the Mac Mini(ppc)and the AFP protocol, I went in the GO menu to type in username@linux internal IP numbers, then I'm able to see my /home folder....
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 29, 2008 at 01:36 AM, in Networking
Does it void the warranty when you open them? 10,455 Views / 5 Replies  
Does it void the warranty when you open them?
Posted by ghostdawg, on May 21, 2008 at 05:02 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'm using Tiger and using Disk Utility all I see... 530 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm using Tiger and using Disk Utility all I see on the left hand side is the full disk and the partition I want to keep, volume name is MyData. I do not see any empty space. Only when I choose...
Posted by ghostdawg, on May 20, 2008 at 05:21 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
New Partition 530 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a 200gb external hard drive that I split in half. I formatted the first partition two weeks ago, but I didn't format the 2nd one. Now I'm ready to format it but when I get to the 'Choose the...
Posted by ghostdawg, on May 20, 2008 at 02:03 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I don't think Apple will install it. I asked... 1,275 Views / 12 Replies  
I don't think Apple will install it. I asked about installing memory for my mini and the guy said he could do it but would have to buy Apple's ram.

I'm not sure but is it hard to open the iMac and...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 12, 2008 at 11:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
I just ripped another video and saved it to the... 2,224 Views / 11 Replies  
I just ripped another video and saved it to the external drive and this one is playing normal...maybe the other one was a bad rip or something. I'll try ripping another one again and see what...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 9, 2008 at 05:14 PM, in Applications
If it's formatted with NTFS filesystem, OS X... 743 Views / 4 Replies  
If it's formatted with NTFS filesystem, OS X can't write to it by default. You would need to get 'ntfs-3g' or another 3rd party driver for write access.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 7, 2008 at 01:11 PM, in macOS
Poll: I have two, a 512mb & 1gb...to load some files... 1,439 Views / 25 Replies  
I have two, a 512mb & 1gb...to load some files that I may need when going different places.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 6, 2008 at 02:54 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Writing to the NTFS partition seems to be fine... 2,224 Views / 11 Replies  
Writing to the NTFS partition seems to be fine but I also ripped a video using Mactheripper directly to the ntfs partition. When I watch the same video using OS X default dvd player and VLC, the...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 6, 2008 at 01:00 AM, in Applications
Actually I've had the mini since early '05 and... 2,224 Views / 11 Replies  
Actually I've had the mini since early '05 and Linux on a PC is my main OS at home but I do have XP for work purposes.

I just never really played around much with the mini until last year when I...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 5, 2008 at 06:10 PM, in Applications
Silly me...after downloading the dmg files, I... 2,224 Views / 11 Replies  
Silly me...after downloading the dmg files, I didn't actually install them. I was only opening the dmg.

I now have Read/Write access to the ntfs external drive...now to test the write part and...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 5, 2008 at 05:26 PM, in Applications
I stop picking up pennies...wasn't any luckier or... 1,940 Views / 60 Replies  
I stop picking up pennies...wasn't any luckier or richer.

There once was an old lady who gave a penny to charity. Now she is rich.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 5, 2008 at 05:49 AM, in MacNN Lounge
When I run the command, it ask for a password,... 2,224 Views / 11 Replies  
When I run the command, it ask for a password, then it say i'm not part of the sudoer group. I do have a regular user account I use. But also tried putting in my admin password, same result.

...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 4, 2008 at 07:39 AM, in Applications
When dragging a file, I get error message, 'The... 2,224 Views / 11 Replies  
When dragging a file, I get error message, 'The item can't be moved because drive cannot be modified'. Also the permission on the drive still showing Readonly.

Thanks.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 3, 2008 at 01:10 PM, in Applications
I've gotten this solved...thanks to those that... 913 Views / 3 Replies  
I've gotten this solved...thanks to those that replied.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 3, 2008 at 08:12 AM, in Marketplace
I wouldn't worry too much about Obama or... 2,929 Views / 91 Replies  
I wouldn't worry too much about Obama or Hillary...one thing is certain with USA, it still has a one track mind. I don't believe the good citizens, as a whole, will vote for a minority person as...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 3, 2008 at 07:59 AM, in Political/War Lounge
I purchased that similar setup for around the... 1,728 Views / 9 Replies  
I purchased that similar setup for around the same amount. I got a 160gb HD for $45 and a USB/FW enclosure for $25...both is working very nicely since I've had it.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 3, 2008 at 07:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
Mac NTFS-3G 2,224 Views / 11 Replies  
I'm trying to get OS X to write to my external NTFS hard drive and was following along with this link:

NTFS-3G for OS X Revived (http://macntfs-3g.blogspot.com/)

I installed NTFS-3G and...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Mar 3, 2008 at 07:22 AM, in Applications
It doesn't matter which democrat win, the USA is... 2,711 Views / 53 Replies  
It doesn't matter which democrat win, the USA is not ready for a minority as president. Yes, women are considered a minority group.

So it looks like four more years of a republican president,...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Feb 20, 2008 at 06:55 AM, in Political/War Lounge
I don't own one but I've been thinking of getting... 1,425 Views / 6 Replies  
I don't own one but I've been thinking of getting a Samsung Black Jack phone. It uses 3G and Windows Mobile OS. Not sure how Win Mobile works with a Mac either.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Feb 7, 2008 at 03:55 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
WTB: Tiger 913 Views / 3 Replies  
If anyone has upgraded to Leopard and wanting to get rid of Tiger, I will be glad to take it off your hands.

Your install disk must be one of two types, either the retail FULL INSTALL USA version...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Feb 6, 2008 at 06:45 PM, in Marketplace
My G4 mini doesn't have bluetooth connections.... 573 Views / 3 Replies  
My G4 mini doesn't have bluetooth connections. Does Apple make a usb wireless kb & mouse setup?
Thnx.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Jan 20, 2008 at 01:02 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Wireless Desktop Set 573 Views / 3 Replies  
Has anyone used this wireless setup before and if so, how does it work?

I'm getting sorta pissed off at the MS wireless setup I have, the mouse pointer always be jerky using it. It's getting to...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Jan 20, 2008 at 11:26 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Do most external hard drives come formatted in... 565 Views / 4 Replies  
Do most external hard drives come formatted in Windows format? Would it be best to format it for OS X filesystem?
I'm thinking of getting an external drive also.
Thnx.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Jan 20, 2008 at 10:02 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
A good dog for Watch Dog barking is a Scottish... 5,654 Views / 60 Replies  
A good dog for Watch Dog barking is a Scottish Terrier...for real attacking a Bullmastiff.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Nov 9, 2007 at 03:33 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I use virtualbox with my pc linux debian setup... 2,110 Views / 12 Replies  
I use virtualbox with my pc linux debian setup and really like it better than the others. I haven't tried it on OS X.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 24, 2007 at 11:11 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
The new 'Spaces' is the virtual desktops for... 6,017 Views / 77 Replies  
The new 'Spaces' is the virtual desktops for Leopard...okay I didn't see that.

Exactly what does this mean?


Didn't I do this using 64bit Debian Linux along with 32bit apps?
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 24, 2007 at 05:47 AM, in macOS
I didn't know 10.5 offer virtual desktops...bout... 6,017 Views / 77 Replies  
I didn't know 10.5 offer virtual desktops...bout time. Thnx for the info. :brick:
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:21 PM, in macOS
I'm currently using Panther using a PPC mini and... 2,708 Views / 72 Replies  
I'm currently using Panther using a PPC mini and may wait to see how will it run on it. I may upgrade to Tiger when it's prices goes down.

A wait & see atitude...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:16 PM, in macOS
Is there a generic PPC version available? ... 671 Views / 13 Replies  
Is there a generic PPC version available?

Thnx for all replies.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 23, 2007 at 02:11 PM, in macOS
It will offer virtual desktops... 6,017 Views / 77 Replies  
It will offer virtual desktops...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 22, 2007 at 05:49 PM, in macOS
Have you tried booting a linux livecd? May not... 764 Views / 3 Replies  
Have you tried booting a linux livecd? May not have enough memory...Just a thought.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 22, 2007 at 03:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Tiger 671 Views / 13 Replies  
When Leopard is released Friday, do Apple or other stores offer Tiger at a deep discount? If other stores do, any links to them?
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 22, 2007 at 03:05 PM, in macOS
Poll: 19" LCD monitor and also use a 32" HDTV LCD for... 710 Views / 16 Replies  
19" LCD monitor and also use a 32" HDTV LCD for multimedia purposes...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 8, 2007 at 02:47 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I finally bought a cheap wireless keyboard &... 625 Views / 11 Replies  
I finally bought a cheap wireless keyboard & mouse combo and took 2 weeks to get it, turns out the mouse doesn't work and had to return it. So now I've ordered an MS wireless combo from newegg.com...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Oct 5, 2007 at 05:51 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks for the info. Over the weekend I hooked up... 625 Views / 11 Replies  
Thanks for the info. Over the weekend I hooked up my mini to the hdtv using the hdmi -> dvi on the mini and got a no signal message. I decided to get a vga cable and hook it up now I can surf the net...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 26, 2007 at 03:03 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
System Profiler show this: It's not... 625 Views / 11 Replies  
System Profiler show this:



It's not hooked up to the hdtv yet.

Thnx.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 20, 2007 at 10:56 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Well, I don't have another Mac...I would like to... 625 Views / 11 Replies  
Well, I don't have another Mac...I would like to get a Macbook one day. I'm waiting on my wireless keyboard & mouse any day.

What is the best resolution for a 32" hdtv and using the G4 mini with...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 20, 2007 at 10:08 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
How is that Vizio? I was looking at getting the... 625 Views / 11 Replies  
How is that Vizio? I was looking at getting the 32" Vizio but found the Westinghouse cheaper at the time and it has some features that the vizio doesn't have.

Thnx for the reply.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 19, 2007 at 08:36 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: I still have a house phone and recently got DSL... 3,263 Views / 87 Replies  
I still have a house phone and recently got DSL internet connection, so I guess I'll have it a bit longer.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 19, 2007 at 06:39 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Well, some people in America are guilty until... 1,427 Views / 43 Replies  
Well, some people in America are guilty until proven innocent also!!!
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 19, 2007 at 06:34 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Looking at the video on upgrading a mini, to... 1,284 Views / 8 Replies  
Looking at the video on upgrading a mini, to change memory, is removing the cover all needed to switch memory module?

Thnx.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 19, 2007 at 05:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
Mini HTPC 625 Views / 11 Replies  
Well, I've decided to turn my G4 mini into a multimedia center. I've just purchased an HDTV, 32 in. Westinghouse, and I must say it looks pretty darn good hooked up to basic cable tv. Now I'm waiting...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 19, 2007 at 05:32 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
A usb Dell wheel mouse... 10,076 Views / 132 Replies  
A usb Dell wheel mouse...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 14, 2007 at 03:25 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Maybe you can try this solution to a problem I... 1,122 Views / 36 Replies  
Maybe you can try this solution to a problem I had with a DI-524 wireless router. Using dsl I kept getting disconnected from the internet after 10 minutes or so.

Basically, the modem and router...
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 14, 2007 at 03:22 AM, in Networking
Yea, the top picture is MJ's rap persona...cause... 2,644 Views / 114 Replies  
Yea, the top picture is MJ's rap persona...cause they look just alike! :rolleyes:

Even though he did say two black guys.
Posted by ghostdawg, on Sep 9, 2007 at 05:59 PM, in MacNN Lounge
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