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there is no known spyware on the mac platform. 701 Views / 5 Replies  
there is no known spyware on the mac platform.
Posted by dot_nix, on May 3, 2005 at 07:28 PM, in macOS
Re: Panther reinstall with upgrade CD 902 Views / 8 Replies  
When I got my Jaguar Update CD I wanted to format my 10.1 drive and completely wipe it out. But I had the upgrade cd so it wasn't possible. But then i saw a hint somewhere that said if I removed a...
Posted by dot_nix, on Mar 6, 2004 at 04:48 PM, in macOS
Re: Advice/instruction for Mac setup for file sharing only 652 Views / 3 Replies  
First of all the 400MHz G4 will be more than enough to act as a file server. And then if you need to get Mac OS X try to get Panther (Mac OS X ver 10.3). It is in many ways superior to Jaguar (Mac OS...
Posted by dot_nix, on Mar 4, 2004 at 05:18 PM, in macOS
www.macgamefiles.com 5,987 Views / 125 Replies  
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Posted by dot_nix, on Feb 13, 2004 at 08:22 PM, in Gaming
I am actually working on a project right now on... 829 Views / 12 Replies  
I am actually working on a project right now on installing Gentoo Linux on a beige powermac 233MHz 32 MB ram 4 gig hard drive.

I know I should upgrade the RAM but I wann see how gentoo will do. I...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jan 11, 2004 at 06:59 AM, in macOS
Thanks guys, these were very helpful info. Ok so... 751 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks guys, these were very helpful info. Ok so its not a telnet drive, i'll find out what drve it is and follow your suggestions. Thank you.
Posted by dot_nix, on Oct 8, 2003 at 12:13 PM, in macOS
Mounting a remote telnet drive in the finder 751 Views / 3 Replies  
HI,

I am a student at CSUN and each of the engineering and comp sci students are assigned a remote telnet drive stored on the campus main server. When working on a PC this drive is automatically...
Posted by dot_nix, on Oct 7, 2003 at 09:00 PM, in macOS
Reset Adobe Photoshop 7.0 trial? 6,266 Views / 5 Replies  
Hey,

I installed Adobe Photoshop 7.0 trial version a month ago. My trial version expired and I need to use Photoshop 7.0 badly. Is there any way I can reset the 30 days trial period. Any...
Posted by dot_nix, on Sep 24, 2003 at 03:45 AM, in Applications
Just get a Belkin Surge Protector...they... 820 Views / 14 Replies  
Just get a Belkin Surge Protector...they guarantee $50,000 (thats 50 thousand!) whatever is connected to their products. And they offer lifetime warranty.
Posted by dot_nix, on Sep 8, 2003 at 11:11 PM, in macOS
Re: Re: Do all X11 apps need to be ported to Mac OS X? 750 Views / 10 Replies  
Thanks for all the help and it seems like I will be exploring X11 more indepth and try out many of the potential software outthere.

And what do you mean Abiword will run natively without X11? Do...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jul 9, 2003 at 06:24 AM, in macOS
Do all X11 apps need to be ported to Mac OS X? 750 Views / 10 Replies  
Hi,

I have recently started using X11 in OS X and I have used a few applications along with it. Mainly X CD-Roast and OpenOffice.org.

I have heard of fink and I am thinking of using it soon....
Posted by dot_nix, on Jul 9, 2003 at 03:39 AM, in macOS
stock CD-RW drive ejecting uncontrollably 473 Views / 0 Replies  
This has been a long overdue problem in my year old QuickSilver 733 and I have tried all posible ways except reinstalling system software because of the fact that whenever I insert a CD the drive...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jun 16, 2003 at 03:34 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Folder displays no items? 459 Views / 1 Replies  
First time I've heard or read anyone having that problem. Just doesn't make sense if Finder can view it but no files and ls -a shows 30 items. Any details on the OS your running or apps running at...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jan 15, 2003 at 07:15 AM, in macOS
Setting up a PPP Server (aka Dial-in server, pppd something?) in Jaguar? 556 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi,

I have a PowerMac G4 at home and an iMac at work. I have a DSL Modem at home connected to my PowerMac G4. At work my dad used the iMac just for browsing the net. Since I recently just got a...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jan 15, 2003 at 04:00 AM, in Networking
If you are using Safari (Apple's new web browser,... 727 Views / 12 Replies  
If you are using Safari (Apple's new web browser, note: the latest update of Safari v51 fixes this issue) it does something to the linking of the tmp folder and that messes up a lot of things. If you...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jan 15, 2003 at 03:24 AM, in Networking
Re: networking mac to pc help 670 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi there,

I do not have a solution but I have heard of people doing this and using IP masquerading. If you are comfortable with commandline stuff then I am sure there are many people who can help...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jan 15, 2003 at 03:18 AM, in Networking
Re: Safari on a bondi blue iMac...slower than IE! 889 Views / 21 Replies  
I am having a completely different experience right here. Safari is flying on my rev b iMac 233 MHz and 160 mb Ram. It is much faster than IE, the rendering engine is awesome in Safari but I think...
Posted by dot_nix, on Jan 10, 2003 at 03:56 AM, in macOS
Re: 36 gb, 10,000 rpm, 1.6 inch hard drive in beige PowerMac 614 Views / 4 Replies  
Is this a SCSI disk you are talking about? From which vendor is it?
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 18, 2002 at 09:38 PM, in Mac Desktops
good stuff there man! gonna try it out today...i... 1,132 Views / 13 Replies  
good stuff there man! gonna try it out today...i really wanted Mac OS X Server's MySQL Manager!

Hey any idea if it installed mysql for you? And by the way how do you un install it again?
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 17, 2002 at 09:06 PM, in macOS
thanks for the info! 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
thanks for the info!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 16, 2002 at 04:17 AM, in Mac Desktops
yeah update!!!! 1,132 Views / 13 Replies  
yeah update!!!!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 15, 2002 at 10:26 PM, in macOS
by the way is there anyway to find out how big is... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
by the way is there anyway to find out how big is the cache on hard drives through software (OS X). I mean i basically just built to order my PM G4 and i really had no idea back then about all these...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 15, 2002 at 10:02 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: 33-XServe Cluster very sad... 1,185 Views / 13 Replies  
Yes it should be probably doing better but there are many other factors that need to be considered. First of all, altivec fractal carbon was not built for clustering. Second, Mac OS X Server 10.2...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 14, 2002 at 09:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
Isn't it called the XServe RAID? Anyways it... 855 Views / 7 Replies  
Isn't it called the XServe RAID? Anyways it should be released soon since Apple accidentally posted a Knowledge Based Artice on how to replace the battery of the XServe RAID!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 14, 2002 at 07:59 AM, in macOS
Congrats and a good deal I must say. Wish you all... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
Congrats and a good deal I must say. Wish you all the best! If there is any problems just post away!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 14, 2002 at 07:57 AM, in Mac Desktops
I currently have two IBM Hard Drives as well... 1,084 Views / 18 Replies  
I currently have two IBM Hard Drives as well (deskstar) and it is working fine. It is only a year old however but this is bad news for me. Anyways I hope things go well with you.

Ever considered...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 13, 2002 at 10:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
Your in good luck! Western Digital just released... 1,226 Views / 20 Replies  
Your in good luck! Western Digital just released a 200GB FireWire Hard Drive yesterday!

New 200GB external hard drive introduced
by Dennis Sellers, [email protected]
November 12, 2002 5:20...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 13, 2002 at 09:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
The bus can handle any amount of TOTAL hard drive... 1,226 Views / 20 Replies  
The bus can handle any amount of TOTAL hard drive space but cannot recognize a single hard drive greater than 137 GB.
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 13, 2002 at 10:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
Sigh...oh well I will try it and post back. 618 Views / 8 Replies  
Sigh...oh well I will try it and post back.
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 13, 2002 at 07:37 AM, in macOS
Re: Re: You will need... 618 Views / 8 Replies  
Thats a big relief!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 12, 2002 at 11:11 PM, in macOS
Re: You will need... 618 Views / 8 Replies  
Sigh...I knew this was too good to be true. Anyways I will try installing OS X Jaguar (not the server) on my beige G3 and if that works then I am in luck. But Thanks for the post!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 12, 2002 at 11:07 PM, in macOS
Hey thanks for the advice! I was actually... 1,226 Views / 20 Replies  
Hey thanks for the advice! I was actually thinking of going SCSI but there were a lot of factors that made me step away a little. First thing, although with higher transfer speeds the hard drive...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 12, 2002 at 09:49 AM, in Mac Desktops
I knew there was a limit to this. Thanks for the... 1,226 Views / 20 Replies  
I knew there was a limit to this. Thanks for the link!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 12, 2002 at 05:05 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Who makes good printers these days? 1,069 Views / 12 Replies  
Get an HP, EPSON printers are dissapointing when it comes to printing text documents. HP at lease gives you a pretty good quality text output with nor mal settings. And just a note HP is the king in...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 12, 2002 at 01:13 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks. Will get it ASAP! 1,226 Views / 20 Replies  
Thanks. Will get it ASAP!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 12, 2002 at 01:09 AM, in Mac Desktops
You do have a point there. I guess the only real... 989 Views / 6 Replies  
You do have a point there. I guess the only real way to find out is to test it. Thanks anyways.
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 12, 2002 at 12:57 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Can I install a 200GB Hard Drive on My QuickSilver? 1,226 Views / 20 Replies  
Hi There,

I have a G4 QuickSilver with 2 40GB Hard Drives already Installed. This is quickly filling up space and now I need I new Hard Drive. Since I have a 500 buck budget from my boss (500...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 10:21 PM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Re: Re: Very Strange problem in 10.2.1 903 Views / 13 Replies  
Maybe I missed it but when the hell did 10.2.2 release? It is on my Software Update but when did it release?! Ahh How come I never heard of it! Im going crazy!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 09:43 PM, in macOS
Re: Re: Re: Re: Can a Windows iPod work on a Mac? 989 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 09:42 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Should be enough 618 Views / 8 Replies  
Hey thanks for the info. This is really reassuring. Well, the next step now is trying to convince my school to purchase Mac OS X Server!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 09:36 PM, in macOS
Re: Does OS X have hints of new hardware? 690 Views / 2 Replies  
Apple can easily put in a new hardware as part of their "digital hub" devices since OS X is quite scalable with its UNIX underpinnings. I think that Apple is waiting to see if the Tablet PC actually...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 10:18 AM, in macOS
Re: Upgrading from 10.1.5 to 10.2, what can I expect? 551 Views / 7 Replies  
Should work without a hitch! The archive and install probably works best but you do not have to do that. And more thing upgrade right away! You will never regret it!!:D
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 10:12 AM, in macOS
Glad I helped ;) Fire away if you have... 511 Views / 4 Replies  
Glad I helped ;)

Fire away if you have anymore questions!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 10:08 AM, in macOS
Re: Re: Can a Windows iPod work on a Mac? 989 Views / 6 Replies  
Thanks! Should have thought of that. But hey will it still work on my Mac?
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 11, 2002 at 03:44 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
It is not a problem with apache 2.0 or Jaguar.... 511 Views / 4 Replies  
It is not a problem with apache 2.0 or Jaguar. That is just the way it is. But there is ofcourse a work around. Create and AppleScript. Since now the terminal in Jaguar is scriptable just creat a new...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 10, 2002 at 11:36 PM, in macOS
Can a Windows iPod work on a Mac? 989 Views / 6 Replies  
My friend is coming over this weekend and he was one the big wave of new pc users buying the iPod for Windows. Now can i hook up his iPod into my Mac and not have trouble copying files? Or does the...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 10, 2002 at 11:28 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Re: Very Strange problem in 10.2.1 903 Views / 13 Replies  
Hi there,

I haven't experienced the same problem as you have but I have had some problems with icons in Jaguar. Sometimes (happened at least a couple of times already) I click on an icon and it...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 10, 2002 at 11:11 PM, in macOS
I will be trying it as soon as I get back home... 839 Views / 11 Replies  
I will be trying it as soon as I get back home this weekend. I will post again with the results. Thanks again.
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 9, 2002 at 11:37 PM, in macOS
Good one...Thanks again! 542 Views / 2 Replies  
Good one...Thanks again!
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 9, 2002 at 04:17 AM, in Developer Center
Yeah i have a static IP address. And I do not... 839 Views / 11 Replies  
Yeah i have a static IP address. And I do not plan on hosting the web site for a long time. It is actually just a means to test my web pages and for clients and colleaugues to view photos I have...
Posted by dot_nix, on Nov 9, 2002 at 04:15 AM, in macOS
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