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Sorry about that. Should be fixed now 708 Views / 7 Replies  
Sorry about that. Should be fixed now
Posted by cal6n, on Mar 21, 2006 at 12:51 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Well, according to the forum rules: So... 708 Views / 7 Replies  
Well, according to the forum rules:



So I don't think I'm spamming. I've been on board for a couple of years now so it's not like I've just joined to post this.

A lot of students use Macs...
Posted by cal6n, on Mar 20, 2006 at 06:58 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Chemistry department needs your help 708 Views / 7 Replies  
Hi to everyone on the forum.

I hope that it's not considered inappropriate to post this here but, as you may, or may not, know there is a proposal to effectively close the Chemistry department at...
Posted by cal6n, on Mar 20, 2006 at 04:07 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Poll: Mine will be called Hobbes. I don't know... 671 Views / 3 Replies  
Mine will be called Hobbes.

I don't know about anyone else, though.

Regards

Calvin :cool:
Posted by cal6n, on Feb 2, 2006 at 08:48 PM, in Mac Notebooks
This machine will be a VJs wet dream with 256... 1,498 Views / 21 Replies  
This machine will be a VJs wet dream with 256 VRAM and fast dual cores. Mixing and mashing realtime video with effects really shows what your hardware's made of. I've ordered the 1.83 with a 7200 rpm...
Posted by cal6n, on Jan 12, 2006 at 07:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah. They look a bit weird with iridium smooth... 3,685 Views / 78 Replies  
Yeah. They look a bit weird with iridium smooth tunes but I'll live with it until the update
Posted by cal6n, on Oct 12, 2005 at 08:34 PM, in Applications
I'd guess at 320 x 240 h264 as that's the res on... 674 Views / 7 Replies  
I'd guess at 320 x 240 h264 as that's the res on the new pods.
Posted by cal6n, on Oct 12, 2005 at 08:30 PM, in Applications
To clarify, we're talking about a clean install... 807 Views / 7 Replies  
To clarify, we're talking about a clean install of OS X with nothing but software update being run and all is well until Security Update 2005 007 v 1.1 is installed.

First install: Ran software...
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 2, 2005 at 08:50 AM, in macOS
Yes but I removed it and it made no difference. ... 807 Views / 7 Replies  
Yes but I removed it and it made no difference.

I have (in no particular order):

Run the apple hardware test,
Reset the PRAM,
Reset the PMU,
Run disk utility,
Repaired permissions,
Ran...
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 1, 2005 at 12:40 PM, in macOS
Possible solution for "new blue screen of death" 807 Views / 7 Replies  
Well, I managed to get past the problem of getting stuck at the blue screen prior to login.

Initially, even with a vanilla install of Tiger and iLife 05 and then only running software update...
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 1, 2005 at 08:23 AM, in macOS
As an aside, I note that the 10.3.9 update has... 2,083 Views / 23 Replies  
As an aside, I note that the 10.3.9 update has recognised my dual-layer Pioneer DVR-108 as "Vendor Supported".

*Edit* I've just realised this may have been the result of .7 or .8 but it's still a...
Posted by cal6n, on Apr 16, 2005 at 07:41 AM, in macOS
Old news ... 15,948 Views / 131 Replies  
Old news

http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/wlg/4924

It's a Safari thing, not hardware
Posted by cal6n, on Feb 26, 2005 at 02:26 PM, in Mac Desktops
Problem solved now, but I wanted to point out (to... 1,309 Views / 16 Replies  
Problem solved now, but I wanted to point out (to anyone wondering) that close enough is NOT good enough. You need an exact fit with screws this small or you WILL chew the heads up.
Posted by cal6n, on Feb 18, 2005 at 08:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Cool but speculative. Real world... 7,420 Views / 40 Replies  
Cool but speculative.



Real world application.

I rest my case.
Posted by cal6n, on Jan 28, 2005 at 07:56 PM, in Mac Desktops
Cool! Especially the zoom. Thanks for... 1,031 Views / 13 Replies  
Cool! Especially the zoom.

Thanks for sharing

:)
Posted by cal6n, on Jan 23, 2005 at 10:16 PM, in macOS
What version of Java are you running? ... 870 Views / 7 Replies  
What version of Java are you running?

https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/long_list.cgi?buglist=30021

Calvin
Posted by cal6n, on Jan 8, 2005 at 10:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My 4600Ti went the same way. I used a "Vantec... 3,341 Views / 12 Replies  
My 4600Ti went the same way. I used a "Vantec Iceberq 4 Pro VGA Cooler". It's a little louder than the stock fan but you do get 4 copper heatsinks as well and full instructions.
Posted by cal6n, on Jan 7, 2005 at 06:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
Sounds just like the problem I had with my dual... 1,418 Views / 21 Replies  
Sounds just like the problem I had with my dual 1.25 MDD from new.

It was throwing up KPs 3-4 times a day. I solved my issues by removing the RAM, spraying the RAM slots with "Servisol Aero Klene...
Posted by cal6n, on Dec 13, 2004 at 10:47 AM, in Mac Desktops
Checkout: http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ ... 27,304 Views / 195 Replies  
Checkout:

http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/

Scroll down a bit and you'll find that there's a bug in 4.4.1
Posted by cal6n, on Nov 5, 2004 at 10:16 PM, in macOS
Have you tried patchburn ... 27,304 Views / 195 Replies  
Have you tried patchburn

http://www.patchburn.de/
Posted by cal6n, on Nov 5, 2004 at 08:37 PM, in macOS
You patronising WAKNER!!! 27,304 Views / 195 Replies  
You patronising WAKNER!!!
Posted by cal6n, on Nov 5, 2004 at 07:38 PM, in macOS
The sound you're describing sounds the same as my... 713 Views / 8 Replies  
The sound you're describing sounds the same as my old Ti 550 made. The drive was dying. They do that, I'm afraid, and often earlier in lappys than desktops.

Try opening disk utility and selecting...
Posted by cal6n, on Oct 11, 2004 at 08:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think you'll find that they're offering 2 Gb... 1,870 Views / 17 Replies  
I think you'll find that they're offering 2 Gb kits that comprise 2 x 1 Gb sticks. At least on the UK Apple store site, anyway.
Posted by cal6n, on Oct 11, 2004 at 08:11 PM, in Mac Desktops
http://homepage.mac.com/calvindavidson/.Pictures/m... 11,817 Views / 281 Replies  
http://homepage.mac.com/calvindavidson/.Pictures/misc/cal6n.jpg
Posted by cal6n, on Oct 11, 2004 at 02:51 PM, in MacNN Lounge
IIRC, some security issues involve unencrypted... 1,274 Views / 16 Replies  
IIRC, some security issues involve unencrypted passwords being written to RAM. A restart will flush these. Deal with it!
Posted by cal6n, on Oct 5, 2004 at 07:46 PM, in macOS
WARNING: Powerbook backpack fraud on Ebay UK 678 Views / 1 Replies  
There are backpacks currently being offered on Ebay UK by a certain an.walker. An example is at:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5124026201&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT

Do...
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 20, 2004 at 06:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Ambient sensors 1,179 Views / 4 Replies  
I spotted the same 3 sensors "stuck" when I started using temperature monitor. The answer is in the FAQ in the hardware monitor help menu. These are ambient sensors and only take a reading when OS X...
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 14, 2004 at 06:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Furmware Update Trouble 1,210 Views / 13 Replies  
Same thing reported on Apple's discussion board. Fix is here:

http://discussions.info.apple.com/[email protected]@.689add15
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 14, 2004 at 05:17 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Re: Moving Hard Drives From G4 to G5 1,082 Views / 17 Replies  
It's actually a lot easier than it sounds.



THe "Y" molex adapters are available from any computer component shop.
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 14, 2004 at 04:57 AM, in Mac Desktops
Chalk up another happy camper! Mine's fast,... 1,278 Views / 9 Replies  
Chalk up another happy camper! Mine's fast, stable and quiet.
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 13, 2004 at 08:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Moving Hard Drives From G4 to G5 1,082 Views / 17 Replies  
What you're looking for is here:

http://www.g5drivebracket.com/

I've got one set up in my G5LC with 2 x 160 Gb maxtors from my G4 hooked up with a sonnet tempo trio. It all works just...
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 13, 2004 at 08:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
Spillage emergency action 1,575 Views / 18 Replies  
Having had a bottle of Red (a caffeine/guarana alcopop) spilled into my 17" powerbook, I feel qualified to comment. I immediately pulled the power cord and popped the battery out. After allowing a...
Posted by cal6n, on Sep 3, 2004 at 06:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
My money's on the RAM as well, but good tip about... 599 Views / 8 Replies  
My money's on the RAM as well, but good tip about the airport card!

Thanx
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 26, 2004 at 07:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My Xbench results 811 Views / 1 Replies  
Results 241.18
System Info
Xbench Version 1.1.3
System Version 10.3.5 (7M34)
Physical RAM 6144 MB
Model PowerMac7,3
Processor PowerPC G5x2 @ 2.50 GHz
L1 Cache 64K...
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 20, 2004 at 05:58 PM, in Mac Desktops
It's not a 17", it's a15" and the photo is here: ... 2,525 Views / 34 Replies  
It's not a 17", it's a15" and the photo is here:

http://www.powerbook-fr.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1154

A picture is worth a thousand words! :eek: I think I'll get it done ASAP!
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 20, 2004 at 11:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I think I'll wait for a while and monitor my... 2,525 Views / 34 Replies  
I think I'll wait for a while and monitor my battery carefully. The machine in general has been cooler than my 800 TiBook. No point swapping out while my battery's in good condition. Then, towards...
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 19, 2004 at 03:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Let's just say that winter no longer scares me! :D 921 Views / 12 Replies  
Let's just say that winter no longer scares me! :D
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 18, 2004 at 05:03 PM, in Mac Desktops
I agree on maxtor. I usually get the diamondmax... 6,932 Views / 46 Replies  
I agree on maxtor. I usually get the diamondmax 9. Had no problems, unlike the "deathstar" range!. ;) Don't know about seagate or WD
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 13, 2004 at 06:49 AM, in Mac Desktops
Brykken at "macrumours" has compiled an online... 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
Brykken at "macrumours" has compiled an online list here:

http://powermac.king-panda.com/

and Solo-act is running a spreadsheet which you can DL here:
...
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 12, 2004 at 08:48 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hi Klaus, Hopefully the rest of the euros won't... 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
Hi Klaus, Hopefully the rest of the euros won't be far behind. I'll be off line for a while;)
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 12, 2004 at 08:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
Mine just arrived.:D I spoke to the delivery... 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
Mine just arrived.:D I spoke to the delivery driver and he said there were "hundreds" at the depot this morning
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 12, 2004 at 08:06 AM, in Mac Desktops
Fair enough! :cool: :thumbsup: 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
Fair enough!

:cool: :thumbsup:
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 11, 2004 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Desktops
Don't mean to argue but, as a mature student I... 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
Don't mean to argue but, as a mature student I have to say that you'll find screen real estate a problem when juggling spreadsheets, drawings/photos & word processors at 3am with 5000 words due the...
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 11, 2004 at 04:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
2.5s have started shipping in Europe. I got my... 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
2.5s have started shipping in Europe. I got my shipping notification this morning, although my tracking site has yet to show any details. It appears to be coming from Ireland.

I ordered a G5LC...
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 10, 2004 at 11:03 AM, in Mac Desktops
As I understand it, Panther now tailors the... 9,650 Views / 148 Replies  
As I understand it, Panther now tailors the update to your specific machine, so not a good idea to apply it to another. There'll be a combo update soon, I'd wait for that.
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 9, 2004 at 09:36 PM, in macOS
My feeling is that you'll only encounter problems... 923 Views / 9 Replies  
My feeling is that you'll only encounter problems when trying to eject the module and that as long as it's firmly seated, it'll work but, if you start to get kernel panics, I know what I'd look at...
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 7, 2004 at 07:56 AM, in Mac Desktops
Apple will be receiving my thoughts on this via... 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
Apple will be receiving my thoughts on this via telephone on Monday!:err:

& I've just linked to Mac Rumours

Oh, & congrats, you lucky B****** :D
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 6, 2004 at 02:16 PM, in Mac Desktops
They're not known as "Deathstars" for nothing!... 672 Views / 5 Replies  
They're not known as "Deathstars" for nothing! :D
Posted by cal6n, on Aug 5, 2004 at 08:34 AM, in Mac Desktops
Well, I'm still showing "on or before 02/08/04"... 57,314 Views / 761 Replies  
Well, I'm still showing "on or before 02/08/04" on my announcement day order and it's driving me up the bleeding wall! :err:

So I'm off to "The Big Chill" to relax, mellow out & generally enjoy...
Posted by cal6n, on Jul 29, 2004 at 02:46 PM, in Mac Desktops
I've had RAM pass the hardware test but fail in... 1,000 Views / 6 Replies  
I've had RAM pass the hardware test but fail in real use. It might be worth ejecting and re-inserting the RAM "quite firmly" a couple of times. This worked with my G4 1.25 DP.
Posted by cal6n, on Jul 23, 2004 at 06:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
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