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I'm not really doing this for performance, it's... 856 Views / 11 Replies  
I'm not really doing this for performance, it's more out of curiosity. I want to see how helpful Apple's tools are...

Thinine:
I launched Shark from within XCode, but it still doesn't find the...
Posted by kstor, on Apr 15, 2004 at 11:11 PM, in Developer Center
Optimizing Java 856 Views / 11 Replies  
Hi

Has anyone tried using Apple's optimization tools on Java programs?
I was trying to use Shark, but it couldn't find my source code. The documentation is very light, and all their examples seem...
Posted by kstor, on Apr 15, 2004 at 04:02 PM, in Developer Center
I'm going on a cheapo budget here, what with... 1,045 Views / 13 Replies  
I'm going on a cheapo budget here, what with being a college student.
Thus:

a) $130 for Retrospect is a bit steep. How do open-source/shareware products compare? (Carbon Copy Cloner, Psynx, Deja...
Posted by kstor, on Jan 6, 2004 at 06:01 PM, in Applications
Keyboard 490 Views / 2 Replies  
Howdy,

Does anyone here have the Kensington Keyboard-in-a-box?
Is the Apple Pro Keyboard worth the extra $20?
What are some other options? (corded, not too much extra crap)

I have a 12"...
Posted by kstor, on Jan 6, 2004 at 12:51 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Since I have a lot of extra space on the... 1,045 Views / 13 Replies  
Since I have a lot of extra space on the harddrive, I'd really like it to be a full backup, restorable and bootable. So I guess that's another requirement for the software: that it should allow for...
Posted by kstor, on Jan 5, 2004 at 11:53 PM, in Applications
Backup Solution for OSX 1,045 Views / 13 Replies  
Howdy.

I just purchased a 120gb harddrive to backup my 12" AlBook. Now I need to find

a) a cheap firewire enclosure with an open firewire port. Any suggestions? Do most enclosures have this?
...
Posted by kstor, on Jan 5, 2004 at 06:39 PM, in Applications
Textfield problems 622 Views / 3 Replies  
Hmmm...
OS X has been acting up on me lately, regarding the placement of the cursor in textfields. Rather than being right behind the last letter typed, it will be slightly offset to the left or the...
Posted by kstor, on Nov 24, 2003 at 01:44 PM, in macOS
BBEdit Lite lacks one very important thing:... 1,450 Views / 14 Replies  
BBEdit Lite lacks one very important thing: syntax coloring. Crucial if you want to edit code.

Also, vim and emacs are out of the question. I've used them before, and hate their interface.
...
Posted by kstor, on Nov 24, 2003 at 12:43 PM, in Applications
SubEthaEdit is nice, in fact I used it for a... 1,450 Views / 14 Replies  
SubEthaEdit is nice, in fact I used it for a while, but it's not really powerful enough. Basically I'm looking for a native osx version of jEdit, or a cheaper alternative to BBEdit, to give you an...
Posted by kstor, on Nov 23, 2003 at 07:04 PM, in Applications
Best Code Editor 1,450 Views / 14 Replies  
Hey,

As much as I like XCode for large projects, it's not a great standalone code editor, for just working on individual files. Right now I use jEdit for this, but the imperfect integration with...
Posted by kstor, on Nov 23, 2003 at 03:25 PM, in Applications
Sweet. Amplitube looks sweet, but am I... 842 Views / 7 Replies  
Sweet.

Amplitube looks sweet, but am I correct to assume that it would be a lot less useful if you have an effects pedal? The same goes for the mini-amps, since the pedal probably does that, no?
...
Posted by kstor, on Nov 19, 2003 at 03:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Powerbook + Guitar 842 Views / 7 Replies  
Hey,

My brother got a 12' PB for college. He also plays the guitar a lot, and I'm thinking that's a great Xmas opportunity.

He has an electro-acoustic guitar but hasn't brought an amplifier....
Posted by kstor, on Nov 18, 2003 at 11:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
JAVA and SHARK 1,200 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

I'm writing a series of small terminal programs in java, which I then compile using javac with the -g option and run using java.

I thought it would be nice to do some optimization using...
Posted by kstor, on Oct 16, 2003 at 12:10 AM, in Developer Center
So true... but functional. For most... 1,618 Views / 18 Replies  
So true... but functional.

For most everything, Apple has Form and Function. For mice, they just have form.
Posted by kstor, on Sep 30, 2003 at 08:20 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
The whole reason I want a wireless mouse in the... 1,618 Views / 18 Replies  
The whole reason I want a wireless mouse in the first place is convenience. I have a Albook, so a bluetooth mouse could be totally hassle free.

Having a non bluetooth (ie with a proprietary usb...
Posted by kstor, on Sep 30, 2003 at 02:35 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
What Apple's BT mouse should have been 1,618 Views / 18 Replies  
http://www.iogear.com/products/product.php?Item=GME223R

Finally a mouse that implements the usb cable as charger idea: when your battery starts running out, plug the mouse in with the usb cable...
Posted by kstor, on Sep 30, 2003 at 01:35 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
If you have a alBook or a g5, you don't need any... 12,577 Views / 65 Replies  
If you have a alBook or a g5, you don't need any receiver.

Edit: I'm an idiot, the link didn't take me to page 2...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 23, 2003 at 02:33 PM, in Mac Desktops
I have to disagree, I think Apple ought to... 12,577 Views / 65 Replies  
I have to disagree, I think Apple ought to advertise it as much as possible.

For the 5% Apple users or so, the reaction will be "So they were wrong and stubborn all this time... but wait, we have...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 22, 2003 at 10:48 PM, in Mac Desktops
My 2� on the mouse issue... I have a 12PB... 12,577 Views / 65 Replies  
My 2� on the mouse issue...

I have a 12PB and a bluetooth mouse would be incredibly sweet. Now hopefully this is how it will be implemented.

- Ideally, it would come with rechargeable batteries...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 22, 2003 at 05:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks, I read the reports and it seems like the... 705 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks, I read the reports and it seems like the drive has been problematic...

However, there doesn't seem to be any solution posted. Is there anyway to update the firmware or the drivers for...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 17, 2003 at 07:36 PM, in Mac Desktops
Burner not recognized 705 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

I'm cleaning up and reinstalling a 933 G4 powermac. However, it seems that the burner isn't recognized, even though I'm fairly sure the drive was supplied with the machine.

Here are the...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 17, 2003 at 05:09 PM, in Mac Desktops
If you do a search, you will find many threads... 2,282 Views / 41 Replies  
If you do a search, you will find many threads dealing with cases and sleeves.

I personally think it depends on your usage. I never carry the laptop alone, so I figured I didn't need to pay extra...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 15, 2003 at 07:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well, I guess I'll have to go full out and list... 741 Views / 4 Replies  
Well, I guess I'll have to go full out and list my accessory list:

-maxed out 12pb
-19 CRT (wish I had an lcd...)
-Wacom Intuos 8*8
-Waterfield sleeve
-Creative I-trigue speakers
-15gb ipod...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 4, 2003 at 11:59 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Wacom Intuos tablet... You'll love it. 741 Views / 4 Replies  
Wacom Intuos tablet... You'll love it.
Posted by kstor, on Aug 4, 2003 at 11:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
For info on project builder, go here... 923 Views / 17 Replies  
For info on project builder, go here (http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/projectbuilder.html). Basically, it's a sweet IDE for various languages. You may have heard of Codewarrior for windows, this...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 4, 2003 at 09:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm a CS major at Dartmouth, and getting my 12pb... 923 Views / 17 Replies  
I'm a CS major at Dartmouth, and getting my 12pb actually made my life easier (I ahd a Dell Latitude before that). I don't spend any time in the labs anymore, I just ssh in to the UNIX boxes with X11...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 3, 2003 at 11:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I guess it all depends on what price range you're... 882 Views / 18 Replies  
I guess it all depends on what price range you're looking at. First of all, it seems that buying a 4.1 system isn't worth it, since you're plugging it into a 2 canal system (correct me if I'm wrong...
Posted by kstor, on Aug 3, 2003 at 11:29 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I had exactly the same need, and after much... 965 Views / 11 Replies  
I had exactly the same need, and after much debating between the booq Powersleeve (http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.bok?no=18) and the Waterfield Sleevecase (http://www.sfbags.com/) I finally decide...
Posted by kstor, on Jul 29, 2003 at 03:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm am myself a college student, and if you can... 1,637 Views / 22 Replies  
I'm am myself a college student, and if you can afford it the 12" PB with an external monitor is the best package possible.

In all aspects, the powerbook is perfect as a main machine: it's fast,...
Posted by kstor, on Jul 28, 2003 at 08:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't think you understood my point. If... 1,277 Views / 16 Replies  
I don't think you understood my point.

If you DON'T have an outlet, then the ac adapter doesn't do you any good (obviously) You can still use your mouse wirelessly, or charge it off the computer's...
Posted by kstor, on Jul 18, 2003 at 11:49 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Frankly, I can't think of any situation where... 1,277 Views / 16 Replies  
Frankly, I can't think of any situation where you'd need this: you only use your mouse with the computer, if you have access to an outlet you can plug the computer into it, and the mouse can charge...
Posted by kstor, on Jul 18, 2003 at 10:46 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
How much is the ADC discount? 972 Views / 13 Replies  
How much is the ADC discount?
Posted by kstor, on Jul 17, 2003 at 10:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Firewire would be good if it can charge the mouse... 1,277 Views / 16 Replies  
Firewire would be good if it can charge the mouse faster.

Otherwise it's likely to make it more expensive, and besides the pb12 only has one firewire port so I'd rather not use it for my mouse......
Posted by kstor, on Jul 17, 2003 at 08:56 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
The sweetest would be a bluetooth mouse with a... 1,277 Views / 16 Replies  
The sweetest would be a bluetooth mouse with a detachable USB cable. Most of the time, your mouse is running cordless on bluetooth. When your mouse is running out of battery it can charge from your...
Posted by kstor, on Jul 17, 2003 at 08:37 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Thanks... Do you know how big the discounts are... 663 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks...
Do you know how big the discounts are on the xserves right now?

KStor
Posted by kstor, on Jul 11, 2003 at 02:53 PM, in Developer Center
XServe Developer Discounts 663 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi,

I'm currently looking into getting an xserve, and was wondering what sort of apple developer membership I need to get the very substantial developer discounts and promotions available right...
Posted by kstor, on Jul 11, 2003 at 01:53 PM, in Developer Center
Hey, I'm currently in College and use a pb as my... 1,671 Views / 17 Replies  
Hey, I'm currently in College and use a pb as my main (and only) machine. The 12pb is definitely perfect as a main machine. Max out the ram and hd space, and you should be set for your four years.
...
Posted by kstor, on Jun 26, 2003 at 01:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
That sounds reasonable. I got a new dongle, and I... 573 Views / 4 Replies  
That sounds reasonable. I got a new dongle, and I still have the same problem. However, is it possible for a logic board to break down after a while? because it worked fine at the beginning......
Posted by kstor, on Jun 25, 2003 at 08:15 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Ok, I've now figured out what the problem is, so... 573 Views / 4 Replies  
Ok, I've now figured out what the problem is, so you don't need to read the apple discussion post.

Basically, OS X doesn't detect the monitors anymore, it just calls everything a "display" whereas...
Posted by kstor, on Jun 25, 2003 at 06:32 PM, in Mac Notebooks
What about the Tibag? VMarks, you mentioned... 1,283 Views / 17 Replies  
What about the Tibag?

VMarks, you mentioned that you used a sleeve too. Is the bag too big for the 12"? Would you recommend it anyway?
Posted by kstor, on Jun 22, 2003 at 01:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah, the spire bags look sweet but they're a bit... 1,283 Views / 17 Replies  
Yeah, the spire bags look sweet but they're a bit over my budget. I'm looking to spend about $50, which is what both the tibag and powersleeve cost
Posted by kstor, on Jun 21, 2003 at 09:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Video Out Broken 573 Views / 4 Replies  
Hey guys,

I switched this spring to a 12" Albook and absolutely love the machine and OSX.

However, a problem has appeared. The easiest way for me to describe it is to refer you to a thread...
Posted by kstor, on Jun 21, 2003 at 07:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
TiBag 1,283 Views / 17 Replies  
Hey guys,

I'm looking to buy a bag or sleeve for my 12" Albook. I was about to get the Powersleeve by Booq bags (http://www.booqbags.com/ps12.html) and use it with my current bag but then I found...
Posted by kstor, on Jun 21, 2003 at 07:20 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Audio 1,036 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks for the reply, Spheric Harlot...
I checked the audio midi configuration thingy, and set the input to go through. However, the input volume bar is grayed out, and I don't hear anything, so...
Posted by kstor, on Apr 11, 2003 at 12:54 PM, in Mac Notebooks
PB 12" Sound 1,036 Views / 9 Replies  
I'm wondering what can be done with the pb 12" built in sound...
Can you
-directly send input to output (for example to play a walkman on the pb speakers)
-have the speakers and the headphone plug...
Posted by kstor, on Apr 9, 2003 at 09:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks! KStor 794 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks!

KStor
Posted by kstor, on Mar 20, 2003 at 08:06 AM, in Developer Center
I'm using os x, but finding the path shouldn't be... 794 Views / 8 Replies  
I'm using os x, but finding the path shouldn't be a problem I think. However, the app starts before the image has the time to mount. Is there any way I can make it wait till the disk is mounted to...
Posted by kstor, on Mar 17, 2003 at 01:58 PM, in Developer Center
The app is on the hard drive and only needs the... 794 Views / 8 Replies  
The app is on the hard drive and only needs the disk image for verification.

KStor
Posted by kstor, on Mar 16, 2003 at 03:12 PM, in Developer Center
Thanks a lot, that should make the mounting part... 794 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks a lot, that should make the mounting part work..
Basically, I'm trying to get a game to work without the cd, and the only way seems to have a disk image of the game mounted. So I want to make...
Posted by kstor, on Mar 15, 2003 at 10:17 AM, in Developer Center
Applescript question 794 Views / 8 Replies  
Hi.
One of my applications requires a disk image to be mounted in order to run. How would I write an applescript that automatically mounts the disk image when I start the application and ejects it...
Posted by kstor, on Mar 9, 2003 at 12:13 AM, in Developer Center
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