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Me Too 5,217 Views / 45 Replies  
PB12 Rev A. 867 with 640MB of RAM.
AEBS, with modem.
Location set to Automatic.

I've never known what the problem was, but it's intermittent, and the only reliable "solution" seems to be to...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 10, 2004 at 03:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
top clears the screen - fix 48,492 Views / 287 Replies  
If you want top to not clear the screen, you can run 'top -l1' (that's a lowercase L, and the numeral one) It shoves out one screenful of top output and goes away.

As a unix guy, I really like...
Posted by mosch, on Oct 27, 2003 at 12:29 PM, in macOS
locating the sound 15,184 Views / 45 Replies  
If you're having trouble locating the sound, I suggest taking a length of rubber hose, and listening through it. It's a very good way to locate sounds that are hard to localize just by moving your...
Posted by mosch, on Oct 7, 2003 at 11:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
I like em on the side 1,574 Views / 35 Replies  
With my AlBook i can easily reach the ports to plug things in when I need to, without issue. I don't need to spin the laptop to plug anything in. Plugging accessories in while using a TiBook on a...
Posted by mosch, on Sep 30, 2003 at 06:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Seriously, how can Apple markup memory SO much? 947 Views / 11 Replies  
Well, my first thought is that the PB12 takes SODIMMs, not DIMMs. I suggest you cancel that order.
Posted by mosch, on Sep 16, 2003 at 09:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
i've used them 1,110 Views / 17 Replies  
i've used the linksys routers at several friends houses without issue with my PB12. Personally, I bought apple equipment, because it has some features I wanted (ability to act simultaneously as an...
Posted by mosch, on Sep 15, 2003 at 10:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
exact error message 6,356 Views / 5 Replies  
The exact error message I try to play one of these files is:

The song "Suspense Hypothesis" could not be used because the original file could not be found. Would you like to locate it?
...
Posted by mosch, on Sep 15, 2003 at 09:01 AM, in Applications
iTunes and lost files 6,356 Views / 5 Replies  
iTunes seems to have developed a nasty habit, whereby it continuously "loses" files. The file will still be listed in the library, but trying to play it (or update my ipod) results in a warning that...
Posted by mosch, on Sep 15, 2003 at 08:49 AM, in Applications
Re: Airport X on other Wi FI 745 Views / 5 Replies  
It works like a charm, all you need to do is get the settings to connect to the other network, and you're ready to go.
Posted by mosch, on Sep 10, 2003 at 12:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: exactly what IS a 'workstation?' 1,123 Views / 15 Replies  
Usually when somebody wants a "workstation" they're looking for a high-end computer with all of the trimmings such as a server-class CPU such as a Xeon or a G5, usually has ECC memory, often has SCSI...
Posted by mosch, on Sep 5, 2003 at 10:01 AM, in Mac Desktops
Man.. am I the only happy G5 purchaser? 7,932 Views / 52 Replies  
We ordered a product with full knowledge that it may or may not ship on time.

Apple is not the only company that pre-announces products. Please stop claiming it is, such claims are foolish. If...
Posted by mosch, on Sep 3, 2003 at 10:40 AM, in Mac Desktops
The single button on the laptops really isn't... 12,578 Views / 65 Replies  
The single button on the laptops really isn't hard to get used to. I mean really, how hard is it to hold down a modifier key while you click?

It took me about a day before I found ctrl-click as...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 22, 2003 at 05:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
250GB SATA is expensive 1,638 Views / 23 Replies  
So you know, my distributor is currently selling 20 packs of 250GB SATA drives for over $6,000, so I doubt you can do the upgrade on your own cheaper than the Apple drive option unless you're willing...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 22, 2003 at 11:56 AM, in Mac Desktops
I certainly wouldn't count on all your PCI cards... 1,102 Views / 7 Replies  
I certainly wouldn't count on all your PCI cards working. I know that my MOTU PCI-424 needs to be replaced with a new PCI-424/G5 model (fortunately MOTU is offering the upgrade for $70).

I'd...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 19, 2003 at 11:27 AM, in Mac Desktops
This useless post brought to you from a revision... 13,655 Views / 111 Replies  
This useless post brought to you from a revision a PB12. A sweet, sweet PB12.
Posted by mosch, on Aug 19, 2003 at 11:22 AM, in Mac Desktops
Middle Atlantic Edit Center 9,580 Views / 62 Replies  
My G5 will be residing on my <a href="http://www.middleatlantic.com/studio/ec/eccompsys1.htm#syslist">Middle Atlantic Edit Center</a>. I'm not sure how I'll shove the G5 into the rack yet, but I...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 12, 2003 at 03:07 PM, in Mac Desktops
But I NEED mine 3,312 Views / 50 Replies  
I'm getting a dual 2.0 to replace my dual 1.0 because umm... it will make the internet faster or something.

Actually, my biggest reason for upgrading is that I have an old bsd server I want to...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 12, 2003 at 02:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
Somebody has to disagree, it might as well be me 2,608 Views / 24 Replies  
Extended warranties are nice if you aren't likely to be able to afford the repairs, but if you can, you'll be better off taking the cost of applecare and putting it into a savings account...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 6, 2003 at 02:13 PM, in Mac Desktops
rough budget... 988 Views / 15 Replies  
That budget makes it hard to buy anything quality, like one of the nicer IBM ThinkPads (which are of excellent quality), or a model from the Dell or Compaq business-class laptops.

His best option...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 6, 2003 at 01:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Re: OK buying a 12", who's got the best deal 1,749 Views / 19 Replies  
I really doubt it. There's some auditing of the program, and Apple states that they have the right to adjust the educational price to the regular price and bill you if you don't actually qualify for...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 6, 2003 at 01:55 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: bluetooth setup 1,016 Views / 17 Replies  
I use it with my SonyEricsson T68i for syncing and control of keynote, and I also sometimes use a bluetooth mouse.

Beyond that, I have a bluetooth-enabled speakerphone system in the car, that has...
Posted by mosch, on Aug 6, 2003 at 01:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
No WiFi on the plane, sonny. 1,127 Views / 8 Replies  
No WiFi on the plane, sonny.
Posted by mosch, on Jun 30, 2003 at 03:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: How can I tell when my PB was made 750 Views / 5 Replies  
I'm not sure how to tell, but given that my PB12 has a serial number of UV31701G-xxx-xxxx, I think it's safe to assume that if it's the date, neither of us know how to read it.
Posted by mosch, on Jun 30, 2003 at 03:33 PM, in Mac Notebooks
One unarguably bad point about Dell 2,623 Views / 68 Replies  
Dell screws small resellers, such as myself. If you get a quote from me for some Dell machines, and then fax it to dell, they will undercut my price, despite knowing that I'm a reseller.

Beyond...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 29, 2003 at 01:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: PB12" - The WORST Experience 1,704 Views / 9 Replies  
Well, Apple has the lowest first month total failure rate in the computer business, but it's still about 7%. Thus, despite being the leader in reliability, approximately 1 in 14 people will have...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 21, 2003 at 11:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: My 17" foot came off. 738 Views / 7 Replies  
I'm down to 1 foot myself, and I must say that I too don't understand the foot design at all. Was the foot adhesive a free gift from Post-It or something?
Posted by mosch, on Jun 19, 2003 at 11:28 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Memory-performance curve of what combination of... 1,981 Views / 21 Replies  
Memory-performance curve of what combination of applications, being used with what data sets, in what fashion?

There isn't one single memory-performance curve, please don't pretend otherwise.
Posted by mosch, on Jun 14, 2003 at 05:42 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Worst Powerbook Accident? 1,965 Views / 40 Replies  
I left my first PB12 sitting on the second floor balcony railing, which sat above a brick patio. It apparently wasn't quite as well balanced on that railing as I thought it was, as it lept to a...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 13, 2003 at 04:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't know that the stock photos mean much. ... 8,859 Views / 108 Replies  
I don't know that the stock photos mean much. I've used stock photos when selling some very expensive equipment simply because the equipment was in close to new condition anyway. It's not like the...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 12, 2003 at 10:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Who didn't buy Applecare?? 1,953 Views / 44 Replies  
I didn't buy AppleCare, and I can't imagine that I'd ever buy it.

Computers tend to either be close to DOA, or to last for a very long time before dying a natural (and thus covered) death. If...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 11, 2003 at 06:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 12 Inch Powerbook 1,813 Views / 22 Replies  
In reduced performance mode, it never gets uncomfortably hot. You can use it directly on your lap for many hours, no problem.

In regular mode, you wouldn't want it directly on your lap, but it's...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 10, 2003 at 12:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The range for AE isn't particularly amazing, but... 839 Views / 8 Replies  
The range for AE isn't particularly amazing, but to those of you who claim the speed isn't needed, remember that some people might want to do more than surf the web over their wireless connection. ...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 9, 2003 at 06:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: 12", 17" PB: Does keyboard still scratch screen 1,384 Views / 20 Replies  
I haven't had dirt/grease transfer or scratching with either of my PB12s, and I'm far from gentle with my laptops.
Posted by mosch, on Jun 9, 2003 at 09:14 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Bluetooth update now conflicts with WIFI 786 Views / 3 Replies  
I had some AE problems until I upgraded to the 3.0.4 AirPort software. It makes AE much, much more resiliant to interference.
Posted by mosch, on Jun 7, 2003 at 06:24 PM, in macOS
If you have a logitech mouse, you can do this... 1,173 Views / 9 Replies  
If you have a logitech mouse, you can do this even more easily by installing the OS X Logitech control center. From there, you can easily add a speed multipler for your Logitech device.
Posted by mosch, on Jun 7, 2003 at 06:02 PM, in Mac Notebooks
T68i here, no problems. 1,320 Views / 10 Replies  
T68i here, no problems.
Posted by mosch, on Jun 6, 2003 at 11:44 PM, in macOS
Don't expect Fast TCP soon 773 Views / 5 Replies  
Right now the most common scheme to maximize bandwidth utilization is TCP Reno, which essentially works by trying to send things as fast as possible, and then backing off when it is determined that...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 5, 2003 at 11:40 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It still needs something, though personally I... 4,042 Views / 56 Replies  
It still needs something, though personally I recommend XJanitor.pl over MacJanitor, simply because it runs itself on a regular basis. I'm not sure why Apple hasn't switched to a cron daemon that's...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 4, 2003 at 11:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
For the first part of your question, a PB17 has a... 4,042 Views / 56 Replies  
For the first part of your question, a PB17 has a maximum draw of 65 watts. So, assuming a cost of $0.10 per kilowatt-hour, running a PB17 at maximum draw (never sleeping, full brightness, burning a...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 4, 2003 at 10:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: yet another "should i buy?" 970 Views / 8 Replies  
I have a PB12, so I'd like to address this one. If you're running in reduced performance mode, the PB12 can be used as an actual laptop for hours on end, no problem at all.

If you are running...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 4, 2003 at 10:42 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Nope! 1,377 Views / 26 Replies  
I figure that by the time a surge destroys my laptop, it'll probably be upgrade time anyway. It's the same logic that keeps me from buying AppleCare, or any extended warranties at all.

The only...
Posted by mosch, on Jun 2, 2003 at 11:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Amen brother! Preach on! 2,131 Views / 68 Replies  
I've found this kind of snobbery occurs all over the place. I learned long ago to ignore it, and just buy whatever it is I like, without regard to the status that some people may attach to the...
Posted by mosch, on May 30, 2003 at 08:01 PM, in MacNN Lounge
If you always wait for the next generation, which... 978 Views / 10 Replies  
If you always wait for the next generation, which will surely be better, faster and more reliable, you'll never buy a computer at all.
At some point you need to just find something that's close...
Posted by mosch, on May 28, 2003 at 02:43 PM, in Mac Notebooks
getting one isn't a problem. getting one for... 2,067 Views / 25 Replies  
getting one isn't a problem. getting one for anything resembling a sane price is the problem. They're currently in the same price range as 2GB DIMMs.
Posted by mosch, on May 27, 2003 at 10:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
The original poster noted that he wanted to use... 816 Views / 4 Replies  
The original poster noted that he wanted to use s-video cables, which would preclude a 1024x768 resolution, no matter what kind of TV he was using.
Posted by mosch, on May 27, 2003 at 12:12 AM, in Mac Notebooks
It could be worse, mine spent a solid week in... 6,497 Views / 11 Replies  
It could be worse, mine spent a solid week in customs as our fine government ensured that Apple wasn't sending me guns or drugs.

Thanks, Uncle Sam!
Posted by mosch, on May 23, 2003 at 03:10 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I use my PB12 without a monitor regularly... ... 978 Views / 17 Replies  
I use my PB12 without a monitor regularly... though I also use it with a monitor fairly regularly. Honestly, once you've been using it for a little bit, it seems bigger than it does at first. You...
Posted by mosch, on May 23, 2003 at 03:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: I voted for side ports. I'm currently using... 1,437 Views / 38 Replies  
I voted for side ports. I'm currently using power, ethernet, firewire, two usb ports, the display port and the headphone out. I'm not using the mic, modem or security lock, but I'd say that I'm...
Posted by mosch, on May 22, 2003 at 09:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: Re: Don't like the Powerbook ports on the sides 1,437 Views / 38 Replies  
I like them exposed, not because I enjoy looking at ports, but because I dislike doors/flaps/etc. I like them on the side not only because I like the new hinge design, but also because it makes it...
Posted by mosch, on May 22, 2003 at 11:24 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Latest Kernel and Airport.. my 17" Airport Extreme Sux!!!! 1,018 Views / 9 Replies  
PB12 and AE here. To get good reception throughout my whole house I needed to play with the mounting locations a bit, but I never had an issue where the wireless had as short of a range as you're...
Posted by mosch, on May 22, 2003 at 11:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
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