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Wow! I go away for a few weeks & this is what I... 2,716 Views / 28 Replies  
Wow! I go away for a few weeks & this is what I find! Lots of people with Bust iMac drives!!

Anyway, I have replaced mine with a 40/5200 IBM drive. Apparently it has a high density platter so data...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jul 29, 2001 at 06:19 AM, in Mac Desktops
Right, now I have establlished that my HD is... 2,716 Views / 28 Replies  
Right, now I have establlished that my HD is broken, whta should I replace it with? I have been recommended the IDM Deskstar 40 Gb / 5400 - any other suggestions?
Posted by Bissimac, on Jun 30, 2001 at 03:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
A broken HD 2,716 Views / 28 Replies  
I turned my iMac DV/400/256 on & the a clicking noise occured & the machine could not find a start up disk. I have booted off OSX, OS9 & Norton 6 CDs and none of them can see the internal HD.

I...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jun 27, 2001 at 02:43 PM, in Mac Desktops
It cant be that hard to find out their IP address... 702 Views / 36 Replies  
It cant be that hard to find out their IP address & find out where they posted from. Probably against some data protection act or something though.
Posted by Bissimac, on May 31, 2001 at 03:26 PM, in macOS
I spelt it Dobly, then Dolby, which is the... 514 Views / 17 Replies  
I spelt it Dobly, then Dolby, which is the correct spelling.
"Its not my fault if Nigel doesnt know the difference between feet and inches"
"But he's confused; its not your job to be as confused as...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 31, 2001 at 03:19 PM, in macOS
I spelt it Dobly, then Dolby, which is the... 514 Views / 17 Replies  
I spelt it Dobly, then Dolby, which is the correct spelling.
"Its not my fault if Nigel doesnt know the difference between feet and inches"
"But he's confused; its not your job to be as confused as...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 31, 2001 at 03:19 PM, in macOS
Dunk! Dunk! (2 head bangs) 514 Views / 17 Replies  
Dunk! Dunk!

(2 head bangs)
Posted by Bissimac, on May 31, 2001 at 02:44 PM, in macOS
"Well why not make 10 louder?" - "But this... 514 Views / 17 Replies  
"Well why not make 10 louder?"
- "But this goes up to 11"

How about playing it in Dobly?
Dobly? You mean Dolby
Posted by Bissimac, on May 31, 2001 at 02:25 PM, in macOS
"Well why not make 10 louder?" - "But this... 514 Views / 17 Replies  
"Well why not make 10 louder?"
- "But this goes up to 11"

How about playing it in Dobly?
Dobly? You mean Dolby
Posted by Bissimac, on May 31, 2001 at 02:25 PM, in macOS
Epson 760 printer 477 Views / 2 Replies  
Has any body had a problem with ink getting on the little rollers? This seems to happen far to often, with the result that a nice black line appears on the printed page. To say it is irritating is an...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 29, 2001 at 02:34 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Epson 760 printer 483 Views / 0 Replies  
Has any body had a problem with ink getting on the little rollers? This seems to happen far to often, with the result that a nice black line appears on the printed page. To say it is irritating is an...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 29, 2001 at 02:33 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Is there a specific time when updates are usually... 692 Views / 48 Replies  
Is there a specific time when updates are usually released? Presumably it is sometime after Cupertino wake up & go to work, so at least late afternoon in Europe?

Just wondering?

I now have 2...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 25, 2001 at 07:07 AM, in macOS
Is there a specific time when updates are usually... 692 Views / 48 Replies  
Is there a specific time when updates are usually released? Presumably it is sometime after Cupertino wake up & go to work, so at least late afternoon in Europe?

Just wondering?

I now have 2...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 25, 2001 at 06:36 AM, in macOS
Appleworks 6 crashes for me when I use a tool... 413 Views / 9 Replies  
Appleworks 6 crashes for me when I use a tool such as the spell checker or word counter. Apart from then, it is useable. I am using a UK English version of AW 6, which is not yet supported by the 6.1...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 24, 2001 at 06:13 AM, in macOS
Only available via software update? My... 1,259 Views / 67 Replies  
Only available via software update?

My software update doesnt pick out any IE update; either it isnt there, or it is broken ( although I did update my Epson printer drivers succesfully a few days...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 23, 2001 at 04:02 PM, in Applications
Only available via software update? My... 664 Views / 41 Replies  
Only available via software update?

My software update doesnt pick out any IE update; either it isnt there, or it is broken ( although I did update my Epson printer drivers succesfully a few days...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 23, 2001 at 04:02 PM, in macOS
The iMac HD can be upgraded and replaced. There... 632 Views / 4 Replies  
The iMac HD can be upgraded and replaced. There are intructions at imac2day.com

When I got mine(iMac DV/400/256) I was aware that it was apparently un upgradable. The only part the applies to is...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 3, 2001 at 05:40 PM, in Mac Desktops
I absolutely aggree - it is a pain. Some sort of... 581 Views / 18 Replies  
I absolutely aggree - it is a pain. Some sort of security with needed though. I am not a unix person, just a long term Mac user. The problems I have encountered are deleting files, and logging onto...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 3, 2001 at 05:52 AM, in macOS
I absolutely aggree - it is a pain. Some sort of... 581 Views / 18 Replies  
I absolutely aggree - it is a pain. Some sort of security with needed though. I am not a unix person, just a long term Mac user. The problems I have encountered are deleting files, and logging onto...
Posted by Bissimac, on May 3, 2001 at 05:52 AM, in macOS
A working iSub in OSX? How? I really need this to... 439 Views / 14 Replies  
A working iSub in OSX? How? I really need this to work....
Posted by Bissimac, on May 2, 2001 at 05:17 AM, in macOS
A problem with web access 386 Views / 0 Replies  
Any help with the following would be appreciated:

Background: iMac DV, OS10.01 and 9.1 installed on the same partition
Internet connection is through a UK university LAN & I am using the ethernet...
Posted by Bissimac, on Apr 29, 2001 at 04:46 PM, in macOS
i have the opposite problem; I can get web access... 524 Views / 14 Replies  
i have the opposite problem; I can get web access in 10.01 but not in OS9 or classic apps.

I am on a university network & am using ethernet connection. I can connect using OS10 - Omniweb, Mail,...
Posted by Bissimac, on Apr 27, 2001 at 11:07 AM, in macOS
i have the opposite problem; I can get web access... 524 Views / 14 Replies  
i have the opposite problem; I can get web access in 10.01 but not in OS9 or classic apps.

I am on a university network & am using ethernet connection. I can connect using OS10 - Omniweb, Mail,...
Posted by Bissimac, on Apr 27, 2001 at 11:07 AM, in macOS
Changing the user directory name 417 Views / 3 Replies  
When I was setting up X I mistyped the name of my user directory. I am trying to find an easy way to change it within the OS but can't. I suspect the only way to change it is to go into UNIX. Can...
Posted by Bissimac, on Apr 11, 2001 at 03:08 PM, in macOS
Changing the user directory name 422 Views / 3 Replies  
When I was setting up X I mistyped the name of my user directory. I am trying to find an easy way to change it within the OS but can't. I suspect the only way to change it is to go into UNIX. Can...
Posted by Bissimac, on Apr 11, 2001 at 03:08 PM, in macOS
Penfold, do you live in a pavement under a Post... 404 Views / 6 Replies  
Penfold, do you live in a pavement under a Post Box? Have a little yellow car? I thought so!
Dangermouse was made by the people who made Count Duckula also (Cosgrove Animations I believe)
I guess I...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 30, 2001 at 07:17 PM, in macOS
Penfold & Georgius, you are not alone in having... 438 Views / 7 Replies  
Penfold & Georgius, you are not alone in having not received your copy of OSX. I have been phoning Apple Education Store twice a day since Monday. Apparently out of 4500 pre orders, they are having...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 29, 2001 at 01:00 PM, in macOS
Hey Riddler! Have you ordered that memory you... 619 Views / 19 Replies  
Hey Riddler! Have you ordered that memory you said you'd get?

I will install X on my iMac DV as soon as I get access to an external HD. It seems to be improving with time & there is less ranting...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 27, 2001 at 12:04 PM, in macOS
You are not the only one....Out of curiosity,... 446 Views / 8 Replies  
You are not the only one....Out of curiosity, where in the UK are you? Is it a regional problem? I am in Manchester.
The Apple store said Id get it today...
Good luck
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 27, 2001 at 08:39 AM, in macOS
Oh good! I have been wondering how well it works... 619 Views / 19 Replies  
Oh good! I have been wondering how well it works on a DV/192. I mate has it on his Powerbook 400/256 & he says its not that great. The iSub doesnt work?? Seriously?? THis is a bummer as I use it...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 27, 2001 at 08:07 AM, in macOS
My copy still hasnt arrived. The Apple Store said... 1,061 Views / 66 Replies  
My copy still hasnt arrived. The Apple Store said it should come today. The TNT apparently didnt give Apple any tracking numbers for their part of the distribution chain. Any way, I hope you are all...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 27, 2001 at 06:22 AM, in macOS
You lucky bloke. From my flat window I can see... 736 Views / 38 Replies  
You lucky bloke. From my flat window I can see the post room staff going home; if it comes in the next hour, I may miss it & be forced to wait till tomorow ;-((

1707 and counting; I'm in for a...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 26, 2001 at 12:06 PM, in macOS
The bloody thing still isnt here (Manchester) at... 736 Views / 38 Replies  
The bloody thing still isnt here (Manchester) at 1645!! No one knows where it is!! Getting cross.....The invoice also hasnt been delivered, which comes separately as I recall.

Grrrr
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 26, 2001 at 11:46 AM, in macOS
Isnt C/Net funded or supported by Microsoft? This... 500 Views / 8 Replies  
Isnt C/Net funded or supported by Microsoft? This wouldnt be the first biased report.....
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 26, 2001 at 07:07 AM, in macOS
I havnt managed to get the Soundjam Realizer plug... 2,905 Views / 6 Replies  
I havnt managed to get the Soundjam Realizer plug in to work with iTunes. This is one reason I have continued to use Soundjam - that plug in makes so much difference to the music quality.
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 25, 2001 at 01:10 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I updated the firmware on my iMac DV/400/192 this... 943 Views / 22 Replies  
I updated the firmware on my iMac DV/400/192 this morning, only to read this afternoon that I shouldnt have!! Despite the warnings, it is too late to go back. However, my System Profiler still says...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 25, 2001 at 12:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
Will an experienced OSX user comment on the... 783 Views / 38 Replies  
Will an experienced OSX user comment on the apparent lack of support in OSX for the iSub please? Did it work in any of the late, leaked builds? It seems staggeriing that Apple dont support their own...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 19, 2001 at 03:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
Will an experienced OSX user comment on the... 783 Views / 38 Replies  
Will an experienced OSX user comment on the apparent lack of support in OSX for the iSub please? Did it work in any of the late, leaked builds? It seems staggeriing that Apple dont support their own...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 19, 2001 at 03:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have an iMac & live in Manchester. For bits &... 735 Views / 10 Replies  
I have an iMac & live in Manchester. For bits & pieces such as memory, there is plenty of cheap supplies, mainly because such parts are industry standard. In the NW England region, John Lewis stores...
Posted by Bissimac, on Mar 18, 2001 at 01:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
Great thread guys! However you have all... 5,468 Views / 140 Replies  
Great thread guys!

However you have all missed the important issue - Were and what are the easter eggs? ;-))

Let the hunt begin......
Posted by Bissimac, on Feb 10, 2001 at 10:41 AM, in macOS
I too am delighted with my grape DV/400/192. ... 654 Views / 23 Replies  
I too am delighted with my grape DV/400/192.

It shipped with 9.0 and 2 updates have followed to 9.1 faultlessly.
This is my 4th Mac, after an LC, PB180 and Performa 5200. Although I really liked...
Posted by Bissimac, on Feb 7, 2001 at 07:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
Well someone better had make a Epson printer... 490 Views / 19 Replies  
Well someone better had make a Epson printer driver for OS 10, otherwise I wont be getting it. I refuse to get rid of a 6 month old printer for the sake of a new all singing OS. Will I be able to...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 23, 2001 at 01:24 PM, in macOS
I recall Apple saying that a download on a 56 k... 3,502 Views / 13 Replies  
I recall Apple saying that a download on a 56 k modem would take 5-6 hours. It is about 70 mb download, in several parts. I am on a LAN, therefore I downloaded theone big file in about 3 minutes....
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 23, 2001 at 07:37 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I have found that with VM on, DVD playback is... 8,506 Views / 42 Replies  
I have found that with VM on, DVD playback is inferior to when it is turned off. I have 192 physical memory, and have VM set to 193, just to keep the amount required by the OS down. (VM reduces OS...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 22, 2001 at 06:35 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I installed 9.1 by changing the extensions to... 3,502 Views / 13 Replies  
I installed 9.1 by changing the extensions to 9.0.4 base, and booting off the OS 9 CD. From there I ran disk first aid, then ran the 9.1 installer downloaded from the web. Perfect first time! i...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 22, 2001 at 06:27 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I hope Epson will make drivers, otherwise I may... 490 Views / 19 Replies  
I hope Epson will make drivers, otherwise I may not get OS 10 when it is released. Surely they will? There are so may users with Epson USB printers.

I am not buying a new printer so I use a new...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 22, 2001 at 09:12 AM, in macOS
9.1 is noticable quicker & more responsive than... 3,502 Views / 13 Replies  
9.1 is noticable quicker & more responsive than 9.0.4, and it wakes up from sleep very quickly. It wakes up & is usable before the monitor has properly warmed up! Folders, pop up tabs & apps seem...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 22, 2001 at 07:28 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
There is no problem with the sound control panel... 3,434 Views / 22 Replies  
There is no problem with the sound control panel on my DV/400/192

I installed 9.1 from the web updater, and have been happy with the update. I havent found any problems as yet, and I have only...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 21, 2001 at 07:56 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Try turning Virtual Memory off; it speeds the... 1,298 Views / 68 Replies  
Try turning Virtual Memory off; it speeds the system up because the computer does not have to access the HD to shift data around. If the games cannot run within the physical memory (real chips) and...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 20, 2001 at 11:18 AM, in Mac Desktops
i have managed to get it working by reinstalling... 541 Views / 18 Replies  
i have managed to get it working by reinstalling the 9.0.4 update. There was an extension problem in that the drivers had been overwritten by older versions of updating software, such as the multi...
Posted by Bissimac, on Jan 19, 2001 at 08:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
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