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Coach, I saw exactly what you are looking for,... 471 Views / 2 Replies  
Coach, I saw exactly what you are looking for, the other day. Sorry, I can't remember where I saw it. I thought it was interesting but, not being in education I had no use for it.

I'd suggest that...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 6, 2005 at 12:43 PM, in Applications
Got my $109 kingston ram last night! 82,137 Views / 651 Replies  
Ordered the Kingston ram from Putpost with the $30.00 rebate. Final price $109. Installed in no time and runs great. I've been happy with Outpost service and ram.
Bought a gig of generic ram a year...
Posted by mark2, on Apr 29, 2005 at 04:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Outliner suggestions 634 Views / 4 Replies  
It depends on how you'll use it. I have Omni Outliner, Omnigraffle, and Inspiration.

Omni Outliner is great for lists, and for keeping running calculations, as one would when paying bills or,...
Posted by mark2, on Mar 3, 2005 at 01:25 PM, in Applications
multiple clipboard recommendations 545 Views / 4 Replies  
Try CopyPaste, it's one of the most versatile and useful shareware apps on the market.

http://www.scriptsoftware.com/copypaste/
Posted by mark2, on Jan 4, 2005 at 11:40 AM, in Applications
I have the perfect database for you. I've used it... 816 Views / 8 Replies  
I have the perfect database for you. I've used it for years and it's one of the apps I find most useful. You'll find yourself using it for all kinds of things, it's that flexible. It's easy and fun...
Posted by mark2, on Sep 13, 2004 at 11:11 AM, in Applications
Nisus has a thesaurus they make available for... 574 Views / 2 Replies  
Nisus has a thesaurus they make available for free. I've found it useful.

http://www.nisus.com/Thesaurus/
Posted by mark2, on Jun 15, 2004 at 10:23 AM, in Applications
Sticky: Launchbar Remember! - couldn't live without it.... 398,219 Views / 560 Replies  
Launchbar
Remember! - couldn't live without it.
CopyPaste - use it the most.
Xnippets
Page Sender
Carbon Copy Cloner
Easy Find

So many people have mentioned Launchbar that I would like to...
Posted by mark2, on Mar 22, 2004 at 12:16 PM, in Applications
I write a lot, too. There is no all in one... 1,068 Views / 13 Replies  
I write a lot, too. There is no all in one solution that I've found. So I have several word Processors and several 'organizers,' all of them put to a lot of use.

The best all around organizer I've...
Posted by mark2, on Mar 4, 2004 at 02:56 PM, in Applications
Just came back to make a quick correction: Idea... 860 Views / 9 Replies  
Just came back to make a quick correction: Idea Knot does have a keystroke combo to add the date and time.

This FREE app might be perfect for your meeting notes. It's fun to use and you can move...
Posted by mark2, on Jan 13, 2004 at 06:28 PM, in Applications
I know two apps I would use for this. The first... 860 Views / 9 Replies  
I know two apps I would use for this. The first is called Idea Knot, it's free. It won't do the dates and time but it's perfect for writing a series oc quick notes, each in it's own little partition....
Posted by mark2, on Jan 13, 2004 at 06:00 PM, in Applications
I'm running 10.2.3. It took me forever to buy... 1,122 Views / 18 Replies  
I'm running 10.2.3. It took me forever to buy Office X, and I'm sorry I waited. I use it for amost everything.

Haven't had any problems and the difference between the Mac version and the Windows...
Posted by mark2, on Dec 9, 2003 at 01:55 PM, in Applications
If your iBook is new, you're under Apple Care.... 604 Views / 1 Replies  
If your iBook is new, you're under Apple Care. Just call Apple and ask them to send you the correct Appleworks version. Why would you want to waste your time trying to get a foreign language version...
Posted by mark2, on Dec 1, 2003 at 11:54 AM, in Applications
I used to enjoy using ClarisWorks 5. Then, in OS... 4,403 Views / 71 Replies  
I used to enjoy using ClarisWorks 5. Then, in OS X I started using AppleWorks 6.x and I can barely stand it. It's a complete pig, IMO.

I finally bought Mellel, which is now one of my favorite word...
Posted by mark2, on Nov 21, 2003 at 06:31 PM, in Applications
CroMac, I can't understand all of your message,... 1,150 Views / 17 Replies  
CroMac, I can't understand all of your message, but if your machine slows down for no reason, you have issues other than the model and the OS you're running. Do you do any maintenance on your...
Posted by mark2, on Nov 12, 2003 at 12:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I have an iBook 500 and love it. I've thought... 1,150 Views / 17 Replies  
I have an iBook 500 and love it. I've thought about getting a newer, faster machine, but this computer is just about bullet-proof.

Never had a problem with it and it still does everything I need...
Posted by mark2, on Nov 10, 2003 at 12:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
There are standard formats that should allow you... 1,043 Views / 10 Replies  
There are standard formats that should allow you to exchange the files.
Here's a place where you should be able to get some solid information:
http://www.awug.org/
Posted by mark2, on Nov 7, 2003 at 04:59 PM, in Applications
I agree with ciphun, I had my icebook 500 for a... 3,109 Views / 22 Replies  
I agree with ciphun, I had my icebook 500 for a couple of years and never had a problem.
Any manufactured item can have a problem, just call Apple and explain your situation.
Posted by mark2, on Nov 1, 2003 at 03:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
dvwannabe, if you decide to set up a wireless... 1,097 Views / 9 Replies  
dvwannabe, if you decide to set up a wireless network at home you meigh be interested in this: I bought a netgear MR814 wireless router today from Amazon for $53.94. There is a $20.00 rebate...
Posted by mark2, on Oct 27, 2003 at 07:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry to hear about your recent experiences. That... 2,381 Views / 27 Replies  
Sorry to hear about your recent experiences. That said, I don't think that's the norm. My iBook 500 has never had a problem. It's almost 2 years old.

It sounds like you chose not to buy Apple...
Posted by mark2, on Oct 25, 2003 at 06:03 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Relax, webcookie, you couldn't have made a... 5,370 Views / 69 Replies  
Relax, webcookie, you couldn't have made a better choice. Congratulations!
Your new iBook comes with a 12-month guarantee, and you can buy Apple Care anytime within the first 11 or 12 months (check...
Posted by mark2, on Oct 25, 2003 at 05:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The OS X version of Word (Office) is really nice.... 858 Views / 7 Replies  
The OS X version of Word (Office) is really nice. Never thought I'd say that, I hate the windoze version.

When I want to enjoy writing, I use Mellel. It doesn't open Word docs, yet. This is...
Posted by mark2, on Oct 10, 2003 at 03:44 PM, in Applications
Here's the perfect database program for what you... 729 Views / 6 Replies  
Here's the perfect database program for what you described. It's called iData. It allows you to use free-form or field based datafiles, it's simple to use and has an effective and fast Find...
Posted by mark2, on Sep 26, 2003 at 03:15 PM, in Applications
Great idea for a thread. My vote for worst... 6,484 Views / 108 Replies  
Great idea for a thread.
My vote for worst application goes to AppleWorks X. I absolutely HATE it. I consider it pure crap. As much as I hate M$, I finally broke down and bought Office (it's not as...
Posted by mark2, on Sep 20, 2003 at 05:22 PM, in Applications
There's a $20.00 mail-in rebate that has to be... 1,086 Views / 7 Replies  
There's a $20.00 mail-in rebate that has to be POSTMARKED by 9-30-03. Brings the price to $49.95.

NEW! Britannica 2004 Ultimate Reference Suite
Includes all kinds of reference material.

DVD...
Posted by mark2, on Sep 9, 2003 at 11:59 AM, in Applications
My favorite quick note apps 940 Views / 10 Replies  
I write a lot, too.
Alepin is useful for quick notes and for editing because you can set the window to float above all others, when needed. It's kind of like a scrapbook app.
mac journal is ok,...
Posted by mark2, on Aug 27, 2003 at 10:45 AM, in Applications
besson3c wrote: <As a web developer I find... 717 Views / 5 Replies  
besson3c wrote:
<As a web developer I find myself typing frequent phrases over and over again...>

Try TypeIt4Me, it's made to solve exactly your problem. Get it here:

http://www.typeit4me.com/...
Posted by mark2, on Aug 10, 2003 at 01:42 AM, in Applications
There's a lot of information about the backlight... 508 Views / 2 Replies  
There's a lot of information about the backlight problem here:


http://forums.dealmac.com/read.html?f=1&i=1251205&t=1251205
Posted by mark2, on Aug 2, 2003 at 04:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
vickster, the latches should fit fine, they... 1,899 Views / 13 Replies  
vickster, the latches should fit fine, they should lock the RAM mod in place. I just put a 512 mod in my ibook, too.

It can take a surprising amount of pressure to get the module to seat...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 28, 2003 at 10:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a 500 ibook and I love it. It has been... 862 Views / 15 Replies  
I have a 500 ibook and I love it. It has been amazingly trouble-free and it does everything I ask of it.
I recently went from 384 to 512MB of ram and found it smoothed some things out and some...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 28, 2003 at 10:16 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I have a 500 ibook, too. And I've kept OS 10.2.3... 1,147 Views / 8 Replies  
I have a 500 ibook, too. And I've kept OS 10.2.3 on my machine because I've read in various forums about people having problems with 10.2.6.

I would do a clean install of an earlier version, .3,...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 18, 2003 at 03:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
<Finally, could this have anything to do with the... 759 Views / 4 Replies  
<Finally, could this have anything to do with the fact that I performed the monitor spanning hack?>
I can't say if the hack caused your problem, but I wouldn't mention it when you call Apple.

It...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 18, 2003 at 02:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The 500 is a nice machine. I have one and it has... 1,330 Views / 13 Replies  
The 500 is a nice machine. I have one and it has been absolutely trouble free for over a year.

There are power adapters you can buy for about $45.00 (post back if you buy it and I'll search for...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 18, 2003 at 02:41 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Just came by to update the thread. I downloaded... 1,514 Views / 23 Replies  
Just came by to update the thread. I downloaded II and agree it is a nice program. I especially like the calculating columns feature. It does even more than I had hoped. I already have a lot of uses...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 15, 2003 at 12:10 PM, in Applications
Judge_Fire wrote: <I like the Omni products a... 1,514 Views / 23 Replies  
Judge_Fire wrote:
<I like the Omni products a lot, but am infuriated by the weak link between Outliner and Graffle - I far preferred the parallel, realtime nature of Inspiration in OS 9 myself.
...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 12, 2003 at 12:15 AM, in Applications
Rickster, thanks again for the clarification. As... 1,514 Views / 23 Replies  
Rickster, thanks again for the clarification. As you can see, there is quite a bit of interest in the subject on information gathering by sw companies.
---------
nforcer, thanks for the...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 11, 2003 at 10:45 AM, in Applications
Thanks for all the replies, I'm starting to feel... 1,514 Views / 23 Replies  
Thanks for all the replies, I'm starting to feel more comfortable about the program.

I think cpac has a good idea, when he writes: __

<the best option might be a dialog that pops up the first...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 10, 2003 at 11:51 PM, in Applications
Why does Omni Outliner phone home? 1,514 Views / 23 Replies  
I write a lot and always look for tools that might be useful.
Right now I am trying the Inspiration demo, and I recently found an old copy of MORE that works great in Classic. I also bought Mellel...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 10, 2003 at 11:25 AM, in Applications
<I could use a nice $150-$200 suite. AW6 is just... 2,446 Views / 35 Replies  
<I could use a nice $150-$200 suite. AW6 is just pissing me off, and openoffice is pretty horrible too (especially spreadsheet printing). I'm good for 2-4 copies at my house alone.>

I couldn't...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 10, 2003 at 11:01 AM, in Applications
Here's a link to a thread containing a LOT of... 847 Views / 7 Replies  
Here's a link to a thread containing a LOT of information about the problem of shorted display cables on iBooks. This information may be helpful to those whose machines are no longer under warranty
...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 8, 2003 at 10:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry! I was in a hurry to get the post written... 774 Views / 5 Replies  
Sorry! I was in a hurry to get the post written and forgot to include the link. Here it is:

http://forums.dealmac.com/read.html?f=1&i=1251205&t=1251205
Posted by mark2, on Jul 8, 2003 at 10:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
There is a common problem that has symptoms... 774 Views / 5 Replies  
There is a common problem that has symptoms similar to those you describe that is caused by a short in the wiring to the display. The wires have to pass through the hinge and, over time the...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 8, 2003 at 10:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Sorry, I don't know a sure solution to your... 604 Views / 3 Replies  
Sorry, I don't know a sure solution to your problem. This is something I've worried about. I think this design (with this very thin plug) is one of the weakest parts of the power supply.
I used to...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 8, 2003 at 10:33 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I hope you have Apple Care. There's a lot of... 1,001 Views / 7 Replies  
I hope you have Apple Care. There's a lot of information here:

http://forums.dealmac.com/read.html?f=1&i=1251205&t=1251205
Posted by mark2, on Jul 7, 2003 at 06:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Unfortunately, this is an all too common problem... 995 Views / 7 Replies  
Unfortunately, this is an all too common problem with Apple laptops. Follow this link for information:

http://forums.dealmac.com/read.html?f=1&i=1251205&t=1251205
Posted by mark2, on Jul 4, 2003 at 07:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
<Good god people. Is somebody running... 1,346 Views / 17 Replies  
<Good god people.

Is somebody running around pissing in peoples coffee this week or something?>

I agree. If these guys are so bothered by us trying to help someone out they could have just...
Posted by mark2, on Jul 1, 2003 at 10:36 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You can do a google search for smalldog and check... 1,346 Views / 17 Replies  
You can do a google search for smalldog and check their prices, too. They had the lowest price when I purchased AC.

And don't worry about not doing a search, some people get touchy for no reason....
Posted by mark2, on Jun 28, 2003 at 05:21 PM, in Mac Notebooks
IMO, the answer to your question should revolve... 847 Views / 5 Replies  
IMO, the answer to your question should revolve around your intended uses. I mean, if all you intend to do with the computer is word processing, even a 68040 mac will do.

I have an ibook 500 and...
Posted by mark2, on Jun 28, 2003 at 05:13 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You can buy Apple Care until the last month of... 847 Views / 7 Replies  
You can buy Apple Care until the last month of your original warranty. Check with AC seller, the exact date to be sure.
Do a google of smalldog and go check their prices for Apple Care. They often...
Posted by mark2, on Jun 28, 2003 at 04:52 PM, in Mac Notebooks
<I would have though 12" is a bit too small to... 998 Views / 21 Replies  
<I would have though 12" is a bit too small to use while elevated.>

Michel_80, There are all kinds of ways to increase the font size on iBooks so that text is easy to read. I'm assuming this is...
Posted by mark2, on May 27, 2003 at 09:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
There do seem to be more people having problems... 1,628 Views / 26 Replies  
There do seem to be more people having problems with their displays on iBooks than I would like to see, and I hope Apple has taken steps to eliminate the problem. As stated earlier, the problem seems...
Posted by mark2, on May 27, 2003 at 09:29 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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