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Anyone got an AirPort card to associate with a Cisco wireless HWIC? 463 Views / 0 Replies  
I just got an HWIC-AP-G-A card to use with my Cisco 1841 router, and I haven't been able to get it to associate in WPA-PSK mode with my AirPort Extreme card. (WPA Personal and WPA2 Personal both fail...
Posted by dcarmich, on Dec 1, 2005 at 11:13 PM, in Networking
Netatalk or Samba for serving OSX clients? 574 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm going to be installing a FreeBSD 6 server for a Mac-based studio, and I'm wondering whether it would be better to use netatalk or Samba for serving files to the OSX clients on the network.
...
Posted by dcarmich, on Nov 28, 2005 at 03:43 PM, in Networking
Maxed-out 15" or PowerMac G5 for a recording/editing system? 707 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm planning my future audio production system, and the recent discussion about the PowerBook's failings in H.264 playback on MacNN made me wonder whether a 15" PowerBook or a G5 would be a better...
Posted by dcarmich, on May 3, 2005 at 06:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How do the keyboards/trackpads on your revB/revC PBs feel? 420 Views / 1 Replies  
How do the keyboards/trackpads on your revB/revC machines feel? When I went into an Apple Store, I noticed that the trackpad button on the later revs felt much 'mushier' than my revA and not as...
Posted by dcarmich, on Nov 22, 2004 at 07:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
You hit the issue 1,020 Views / 29 Replies  
Paully, you hit the issue on the head RIGHT THERE. It's not that I'm prejudiced against any specific nationality.

It's that when I call for support on a supposedly higher-end product (and Apple...
Posted by dcarmich, on Nov 22, 2004 at 10:44 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Should I be worried? (Read a rumor of Apple outsourcing to India...) 1,020 Views / 29 Replies  
I was reading AppleInsider this morning, and I came upon a story about the former VP of AppleCare leaving the company, as well as another rumor that worried me _more_:

(From...
Posted by dcarmich, on Nov 22, 2004 at 07:26 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Windows Sharing doesn't work on 10.3.6 503 Views / 1 Replies  
When I tried to enable Windows Sharing on 10.3.6 and connect to my PowerBook from a Win98 system on my network (\\ip.address\username), I could not connect at all.

(Win98 prompted me for a...
Posted by dcarmich, on Nov 7, 2004 at 01:29 AM, in macOS
How can you prevent users from listing other users' files? 603 Views / 3 Replies  
When I created another account on my 10.3 system and logged into it, I could see that other users could list the contents of another users' home directory even though they couldn't access any of...
Posted by dcarmich, on Oct 29, 2004 at 04:32 PM, in macOS
Will iTunes ignore iPod-unplayable files/radio stations? 504 Views / 3 Replies  
I'm probably going to be getting a 40GB iPod soon, and I have two questions:
* I have a few OGG files in my library (which I play with the Ogg QuickTime component on my Mac). Will iTunes ignore them...
Posted by dcarmich, on Aug 4, 2004 at 08:22 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Is there any forwarding service that can forward from a CompuServe 2000 account? 469 Views / 0 Replies  
Is there any forwarding service that can forward from a CompuServe 2000 account? I'm going to hopefully be migrating my mom to an iMac soon and I think I've solved all the issues but that.
...
Posted by dcarmich, on Jun 17, 2004 at 12:33 PM, in Networking
Are there any 80GB 7200rpm drives out there that can work in a RevA PB17"? 553 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm thinking about upgrading my revA PB17" with a 80GB 5400rpm or 7200rpm drive (because I'm planning on doing a lot of multitrack audio work), but all the 80GB drives I've seen are 5400rpm. Are...
Posted by dcarmich, on May 19, 2004 at 02:39 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Is there any Windows-based application that can generate a QTSS/DSS stream? 508 Views / 0 Replies  
Is there any Windows-based application that can generate an MPEG-4 stream that a QuickTime Streaming Server or Darwin Streaming Server can broadcast?
(A friend of mine runs a very established...
Posted by dcarmich, on Mar 29, 2004 at 04:52 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
I'd personally get myself an R&R Case. 12,693 Views / 69 Replies  
I'd have to recommend R&R Cases (http://www.rrcases.com/).

I have a custom-built case from them for my 17" PowerBook, and I've been very happy with it. (Mine goes to/from school and to many other...
Posted by dcarmich, on Mar 14, 2004 at 07:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Is it safe to use a PowerBook on an airplane with AirPort turned OFF? 1,923 Views / 16 Replies  
Is it safe to use a PowerBook on an airplane with AirPort turned OFF?

--Douglas
Posted by dcarmich, on Dec 24, 2003 at 07:55 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes I do... 628 Views / 2 Replies  
I do have SMB turned on in Directory Access with the workgroup setting 'WORKGROUP.'

--douglas
Posted by dcarmich, on Dec 18, 2003 at 05:04 PM, in macOS
Windows File Sharing 'turns on' but doesn't start 628 Views / 2 Replies  
When I go to System Preferences->Sharing and turn on Windows file sharing, it checks itself 'on' in the Sharing pane, but I don't see any smbd/nmbd processes starting. What could be the problem and...
Posted by dcarmich, on Dec 18, 2003 at 03:01 PM, in macOS
How do you make backups of the Panther install CDs that you can install from? 673 Views / 6 Replies  
Can you just use Disk Utility as normal?

Also, can you boot off the first install CD? How can you make a recovery/install CD you can boot off of?

--douglas
Posted by dcarmich, on Nov 1, 2003 at 06:20 PM, in macOS
Any way to remove iKlear streaks? 1,382 Views / 6 Replies  
I initially used the iKlear Apple Polish Singles to try and clean my screen (17" RevA), but it left streaks all across the screen (even after I dried it off.)

When I emailed Meridrew, they said to...
Posted by dcarmich, on Oct 29, 2003 at 10:30 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Weird DNS resolution problem with 2 interfaces enabled... 414 Views / 0 Replies  
Situation:

I normally access the network via DHCP over AirPort or Ethernet (all network parameters are picked up via DHCP).

During a lab for my networking class in which the Ethernet interface...
Posted by dcarmich, on Oct 23, 2003 at 05:11 AM, in macOS
Looking for a presentation/show control app for OS X... 758 Views / 3 Replies  
Basically, what I want to do is synchronize graphics on a slide (ala PowerPoint/Keynote) to other show elements (ie. music tracks, SFX, etc.). Eventually, I want to be able to control external...
Posted by dcarmich, on Oct 9, 2003 at 03:06 PM, in Art & Graphic Design
Here are some pictures of the ATA case I had built for my 17" PB (revA) 845 Views / 7 Replies  
The case was built by R&R Cases (http://www.rrcases.com/) of Des Plaines, Illinois, USA with 3/8" construction.


Opened (http://www.ourservers.net/~dcarmich/CASE_OPENED.JPG)
Closed (Front View)...
Posted by dcarmich, on Oct 7, 2003 at 03:17 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Traveling with a PowerBook in an ATA case? (airport security?) 1,001 Views / 18 Replies  
I carry my PowerBook and associated sundries in a heavy-duty ATA
flightcase (basically a heavy briefcase-type case with lots of padding
in it.) Does anyone else carry their laptop in a similar type...
Posted by dcarmich, on Oct 6, 2003 at 03:36 AM, in Mac Notebooks
How could anyone get real _work_ done on a 12" screen? 1,651 Views / 25 Replies  
I tried out the 12" at an Apple Store, and not even Final Cut (Pro/Express) fit on the screen...how could anyone do _real_ work on such a small screen? (Except for word processing/web browsing/etc.)...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 26, 2003 at 12:22 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I got an ATA rated briefcase for mine from R&R... 2,882 Views / 15 Replies  
I got an ATA rated briefcase for mine from R&R Cases (http://www.rrcases.com/gpbrief.htm) in Des Plaines, Illinois. Talk to Jim Price ([email protected]),
he's the guy that sold me mine. (They can...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 22, 2003 at 11:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, I am using the 3-wire plug/adapter.... 1,225 Views / 27 Replies  
Yes, I am using the 3-wire plug/adapter....
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 21, 2003 at 05:38 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Still getting the shocks/tingles even with the ... 1,225 Views / 27 Replies  
Still getting the shocks/tingles even with the
machine plugged in and not on my lap (it's on a wooden table now.)

Temperature: 118.2-118.4 degrees F according to Temperature Monitor..


(I...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 21, 2003 at 05:14 PM, in Mac Notebooks
And mine does have the metal ring/lug... 1,225 Views / 27 Replies  
And mine does have the metal ring/lug...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 21, 2003 at 10:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Also, I have no outboard devices hooked up to... 1,225 Views / 27 Replies  
Also, I have no outboard devices hooked up to mine (well, except for a set of Beyerdynamic DT250-80 headphones.)

I do use AirPort.
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 21, 2003 at 10:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
For the record... 1,225 Views / 27 Replies  
I have it plugged into a 3-outlet tap on the wall. I'll try to see if the tingle goes away having it plugged directly into the wall. (I _am_ using the 3-prong cord.)
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 21, 2003 at 10:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Haven't had this with my previous laptops... 1,225 Views / 27 Replies  
What's strange is that I have _not_ had this problem at all with my
2 previous laptops (a ThinkPad A22p and a NEC Versa LX.)

Should I call Apple about it?

--Douglas
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 21, 2003 at 02:31 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Anyone else experience a tingling sensation with the PB17 on their lap? 1,225 Views / 27 Replies  
I've got a PB17 (revA) and I've been experiencing a sort of tingling sensation with the PB on my lap in normal use. Anyone else experience that? Could it be a grounding problem?

--Douglas
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 20, 2003 at 11:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How powerful is the GF4 440Go vs. the Mobility Radeon 9600? 788 Views / 5 Replies  
How powerful is the GF4 440Go in the PB17 revA (on average) vs. the Mobility Radeon 9600 in the PB17 revB?

(I do video editing/presentation graphics and other multimedia stuff.)
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 17, 2003 at 10:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Using a PB17 on an aircraft tray table...any experiences? 542 Views / 2 Replies  
Have any of you had positive experiences using a PB17 on an aircraft tray table?
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 17, 2003 at 09:50 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Douglas Carmichael 1,753 Views / 25 Replies  
How easy is it to install the HD/RAM?

Do you need to take the 'Book to a tech to not void the warranty?

--Douglas
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 17, 2003 at 12:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
'Bumping up' a revA PB17? 629 Views / 4 Replies  
Can a PB17 take an 80GB HD and 2GB of RAM?

Where could I get an 80GB HD that can fit in a PB17?
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 16, 2003 at 11:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
How do I find out what caused a kernel panic? 514 Views / 0 Replies  
I was just doing some stuff (importing an album in iTunes, running PlayerPRO (a MOD player application), and doing some webwork in Safari (IIRC), when the 'kernel panic' dialog came up.

Haven't...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 5, 2003 at 11:16 AM, in macOS
Yes it is.. 576 Views / 3 Replies  
Yes, it is set correctly.

What could be up with the not retrieving bodies problem though?
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 4, 2003 at 11:57 AM, in macOS
Why does Apple Mail not retrieve the bodies of some of my messages? 576 Views / 3 Replies  
Got my account configured with Apple Mail and it retrieves the headers of my messages fine, but the bodies of some of them don't come through. It says:

The message from (xxxx) concerning (yyyy)...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 4, 2003 at 11:24 AM, in macOS
How does one create a user/group for a program to run as under OS X? 505 Views / 2 Replies  
I'm installing privoxy (http://www.privoxy.org/) on my system, and it says to create a locked account (ie. can't log into it) named 'privoxy' and a group named 'privoxy' to run the daemon and for...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 3, 2003 at 10:03 PM, in macOS
Update...how do I _deinstall_ the devtools? 789 Views / 8 Replies  
Just found the devtools that came with the machine, but I now have the updated devtools from the ADC site. How do I deinstall the devtools that I just installed? (Or should I just install the updated...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 3, 2003 at 05:18 AM, in macOS
How do I change my shell? (and other questions... (long)... 789 Views / 8 Replies  
Just got my 17" AlBook (I love it. :), but have some questions about customizing OS X: (I'm a Linux switcher)...

* How do you change your shell? (tried chsh and changing to /bin/bash as I did on...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 3, 2003 at 03:44 AM, in macOS
How do I change my shell? (and other questions... (long)... 411 Views / 0 Replies  
Just got my 17" AlBook (I love it. :), but have some questions about customizing OS X: (I'm a Linux switcher)...

* How do you change your shell? (tried chsh and changing to /bin/bash as I did on...
Posted by dcarmich, on Sep 3, 2003 at 03:37 AM, in macOS
What should I do immediately after I turn on my 17" AlBook? Any security updates? 773 Views / 10 Replies  
Are there any essential security updates/security settings that I should do when I first get my 17" AlBook?

Any tips welcome.
(I'm a Linux switcher.)

--Douglas
Posted by dcarmich, on Aug 27, 2003 at 12:23 AM, in macOS
Finally pulled the trigger on a 17" AluBook... 728 Views / 4 Replies  
After getting tired of waiting and playing the rumor games, I finally pulled the trigger on a 17"/1GB RAM/60GB HD/SuperDrive AluBook. I plan to use it for multimedia projects with my church media...
Posted by dcarmich, on Aug 26, 2003 at 11:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Any of you had eyestrain problems when working with your 12" for extended periods? 799 Views / 4 Replies  
I'm going to be switching from a ThinkPad A22p (I currently have a 15" which
I run at 1600x1200) to either the 12" or the rumored 15.4" AluBook if
it comes out soon. My questions are:
* Have any...
Posted by dcarmich, on May 3, 2003 at 09:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Where would you put the pitch adjustment on an... 777 Views / 22 Replies  
Where would you put the pitch adjustment on an iPod? (Or would a
DMP555 like device work better for DJing? Probably so...) The iPod's face doesn't
look like it has the space for a pitch control......
Posted by dcarmich, on Jul 19, 2002 at 11:40 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Actually, Pioneer makes a 'digital media player'... 777 Views / 22 Replies  
Actually, Pioneer makes a 'digital media player' that can play MP3s from a
CD as well as music stored on a Secure Digital card:

<a href="http://www.pioneerprodj.com/products/dmp555/dmp555.mv"...
Posted by dcarmich, on Jul 19, 2002 at 04:04 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Any public access OS X servers on the Internet? 411 Views / 2 Replies  
Are there any public access OS X servers with shell accounts
on the Internet? (I'm interested in trying out OS X before I make
a decision on buying a TiBook...)
Posted by dcarmich, on May 18, 2002 at 08:57 PM, in macOS
How durable are the new PowerBooks? 431 Views / 1 Replies  
How durable are the new PowerBooks? Has anyone had any
early problems with theirs?
Posted by dcarmich, on May 18, 2002 at 08:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Get a TiBook/800 in June or wait?? (and other questions) 476 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm an ex-Mac user (used to have a PowerBook 180) that's been with Linux for a while and thinking about switching back to OS X.

Questions:

* Are there going to be DDR-equipped TiBooks coming...
Posted by dcarmich, on May 15, 2002 at 01:31 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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