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The font file dates from 1994, so my memory is a... 936 Views / 7 Replies  
The font file dates from 1994, so my memory is a bit dim. I think it is almost certainly bit map, because I remember creating the font's symbols by clicking on small squares in a grid. I don't have...
Posted by abo, on Feb 25, 2012 at 05:33 PM, in Applications
Thanks for the reply, although it's not really... 936 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks for the reply, although it's not really what I wanted to hear!
Posted by abo, on Feb 25, 2012 at 04:03 PM, in Applications
Thanks very much for the replies. I tried... 936 Views / 7 Replies  
Thanks very much for the replies.

I tried adding it to the Font Book application, but it doesn't appear. I get a few things flashing on the screen (which I can't make out), but the result is the...
Posted by abo, on Feb 25, 2012 at 02:34 AM, in Applications
Font problem 936 Views / 7 Replies  
I'm still using 10.6.8 on my main computer, but would like to update to 10.7. Unfortunately, I have many old files which are read correctly by Appleworks 6 but are not read correctly by Pages. The...
Posted by abo, on Feb 24, 2012 at 01:19 AM, in Applications
Thanks very much for the prompt replies. 710 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks very much for the prompt replies.
Posted by abo, on Nov 14, 2011 at 04:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
Monitor for old Mac Mini 710 Views / 3 Replies  
I have a Mac Mini single core Intel 1.5Ghz, which up to now has been connected to a TV set. I would like to buy a monitor for it so one of my sons can use it as his computer. Are there any monitors...
Posted by abo, on Nov 14, 2011 at 04:29 PM, in Mac Desktops
IMacs at b&h 660 Views / 1 Replies  
Hello,
I'm in the market for an iMac for my mother. I've noticed b&h photos selling an iMac at 1069, which I guess is last year's model, and another model which is 1149, which looks like this...
Posted by abo, on Jul 21, 2009 at 01:42 AM, in Mac Desktops
This is the set-up I'm envisioning: (1) a... 10,357 Views / 25 Replies  
This is the set-up I'm envisioning: (1) a notebook computer with a small disk, where the disk is used for documents and temporary storage; (2) a Time Capsule holding music and photo files (500 MB);...
Posted by abo, on Jan 28, 2008 at 05:02 PM, in Networking
I think it will be a tablet computer. An... 1,551 Views / 22 Replies  
I think it will be a tablet computer. An iphone-screen of about the size of a standard sheet of paper, with the keyboard appearing on the screen when needed. So I think whether it is "pro" or not...
Posted by abo, on Dec 22, 2007 at 03:19 AM, in Mac Notebooks
The hypermarket claimed to have sold them with a... 1,063 Views / 16 Replies  
The hypermarket claimed to have sold them with a guarantee. I have no idea if Apple will honor it.

Anyway, I'm happy to agree that because one French hypermarket bought some through the...
Posted by abo, on Oct 21, 2007 at 03:26 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Some unlocked iPhones have already been sold by a... 1,063 Views / 16 Replies  
Some unlocked iPhones have already been sold by a French hypermarket. The price was 999 euro.
Posted by abo, on Oct 20, 2007 at 06:56 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
This is a brilliant idea! I have a couple of... 20,044 Views / 266 Replies  
This is a brilliant idea! I have a couple of Airport Expresses in the house, connected to different speakers, and the thing I find most annoying about the set-up is if I want to change the song, I...
Posted by abo, on Sep 30, 2007 at 03:24 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
What has prevented me from buying a Cinema... 2,384 Views / 42 Replies  
What has prevented me from buying a Cinema Display is the lack of an iSight camera. Please Apple, include this in the new Display, and I will buy one, promise!
Posted by abo, on Sep 9, 2007 at 12:50 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Wireless keyboard missing firmware 1,209 Views / 0 Replies  
I just bought an Intel single processor Mac Mini and a wireless keyboard. I'm trying to pair the keyboard with the Mini and am trying to follow the instructions which come with the keyboard. I...
Posted by abo, on Aug 27, 2006 at 01:56 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I'm been using Apple since 1980. I have five... 17,854 Views / 386 Replies  
I'm been using Apple since 1980. I have five machines in the house. I have never thought of switching.

But I don't know if my next machine will be an Apple. I was planning to get a new...
Posted by abo, on Jun 6, 2005 at 04:06 PM, in MacNN Lounge
That law sounds great. Do you have any details... 1,011 Views / 10 Replies  
That law sounds great. Do you have any details about this law? Mind you, I don't think it will apply in my case, since I bought the computer in the U.S. !
Posted by abo, on Apr 13, 2005 at 03:45 PM, in Mac Notebooks
When I upgrade I won't be selling the computer... 1,011 Views / 10 Replies  
When I upgrade I won't be selling the computer but giving it to one of my kids. I was planning to upgrade in summer 2006.
Posted by abo, on Apr 13, 2005 at 03:27 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Would you allow me to say "effing Apple" for the... 1,011 Views / 10 Replies  
Would you allow me to say "effing Apple" for the white spots?

Anyway, this discussion is going off in a non-constructive direction.

What are the disadvantages of buying an external mobile...
Posted by abo, on Apr 13, 2005 at 03:00 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yeah effing Apple. This same Powerbook was... 1,011 Views / 10 Replies  
Yeah effing Apple. This same Powerbook was delivered with a screen full of white spots. Now the hard drive has apparently died after 18 months. It also apparently isn't "someone who told someone"...
Posted by abo, on Apr 13, 2005 at 01:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Problem with Powerbook Hitachi 80 GB 1,011 Views / 10 Replies  
Here, as I see it, are my options. I should say I have a 15" Alu Powerbook.

1/ I can send the computer in for servicing to Apple and get the hard drive replaced.

2/ I can buy an internal...
Posted by abo, on Apr 13, 2005 at 12:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Problem with Powerbook Hitachi 80 GB 1,011 Views / 10 Replies  
I had a problem with my internal disk drive not mounting.

It turns out to be a problem with the hardware (the disk drive).

Running Apple Hardware Test I got this error:
...
Posted by abo, on Apr 12, 2005 at 05:51 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I should add I tried the program "Mount Me" but... 529 Views / 2 Replies  
I should add I tried the program "Mount Me" but that didn't help. It returned the message "Sorry, I can't find any volums that need mounting."
Posted by abo, on Apr 9, 2005 at 05:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Mount internal drive on Powerbook 15" 529 Views / 2 Replies  
I would like to mount the internal drive on my Powerbook 15" Alu.

In Disk Utility I read "Mount Point: Not Mounted".

I am currently running the Powerbook from an external drive, using 10.2.7....
Posted by abo, on Apr 9, 2005 at 05:00 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Well it looks like it's working now! My... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
Well it looks like it's working now!

My problem with the start-up was that I was apparently using the wrong disk (duh!). I was using the "Mac OS X v 10.2 Install Disc 1". But I think (can't be...
Posted by abo, on Apr 7, 2005 at 03:57 PM, in macOS
No. I found this thread way back on MacNN ... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
No. I found this thread way back on MacNN

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=156046&highlight=command+v+or+cmd+v

where it says you should hold "c" until you get the twirly...
Posted by abo, on Apr 7, 2005 at 03:27 PM, in macOS
The latest strange thing the Powerbook is doing... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
The latest strange thing the Powerbook is doing is, on start-up, it's going to an all-black screen with the words



Darwin/BSD (PBook-G4.local) (console)

login:
Posted by abo, on Apr 7, 2005 at 02:41 PM, in macOS
...and now, while it refuses to boot up from my... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
...and now, while it refuses to boot up from my OS X v10.2 disk (even when I press down C), it boots up to what was my normal screen.

When I click on the "Install Mac OS X" icon on the OS X v10.2...
Posted by abo, on Apr 6, 2005 at 11:39 PM, in macOS
I'm trying now to boot up in Mac OX X v10.2... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
I'm trying now to boot up in Mac OX X v10.2 (Install Disk 1), but it doesn't boot, not even when pressing down C at the beginning.
Posted by abo, on Apr 6, 2005 at 11:22 PM, in macOS
OK the Powerbook did manage to boot in C mode, so... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
OK the Powerbook did manage to boot in C mode, so I'm at least back in the Install OS X program.

I'm now on the "Select a Destination" screen of the "Install Mac OS X" program. The Macintosh HD...
Posted by abo, on Apr 6, 2005 at 10:53 PM, in macOS
Well things have gone from bad to worse. When I... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
Well things have gone from bad to worse. When I tried to redo the process, my Powerbook didn't book at all. Nada. It stays on the grey screen with the Apple logo. For whatever reason it doesn't...
Posted by abo, on Apr 6, 2005 at 10:43 PM, in macOS
I try to select the drive (the Hard Driver -... 751 Views / 12 Replies  
I try to select the drive (the Hard Driver - there's no partition), but it says I can't install there because it has a more recent version of Panther.

Erasing the disk first ==> I'd hate to have...
Posted by abo, on Apr 6, 2005 at 09:41 AM, in macOS
Reinstallation of Panther 751 Views / 12 Replies  
I have a Powerbook 15". It looks like I need to reinstall Panther. I put in the Panther and at one of the screens it says that I can't install it because I have a later version on the Powerbook. ...
Posted by abo, on Apr 6, 2005 at 07:15 AM, in macOS
Can you make the mini Mac a TiVo replacement? ... 11,191 Views / 61 Replies  
Can you make the mini Mac a TiVo replacement? What would you need?
Posted by abo, on Jan 11, 2005 at 05:08 PM, in Mac Desktops
A much bigger disk drive. C'mon, if they can... 9,803 Views / 89 Replies  
A much bigger disk drive.

C'mon, if they can get a 40G into an Ipod, they should be able to get something much bigger into a laptop.
Posted by abo, on Nov 21, 2004 at 03:38 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Unbelievable turnaround by Apple 700 Views / 3 Replies  
Good going guys!

I have a Powerbook with one of those screens with white spots - or had, I should say. I just sent it back under the Apple recall. It left by UPS on Tuesday for Amsterdam, and...
Posted by abo, on Nov 18, 2004 at 04:57 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Radio Itunes Air Express Problem 475 Views / 1 Replies  
I'm trying to listen to a radio station via iTunes and Airport Express.

I know Airport Express is working since my Library music plays on the remote Airport Express speakers.

But when I choose...
Posted by abo, on Oct 31, 2004 at 12:42 PM, in Networking
Sorry multiply my numbers by 1000. I want a 2000... 12,406 Views / 85 Replies  
Sorry multiply my numbers by 1000. I want a 2000 GB disk drive !
Posted by abo, on Sep 24, 2004 at 03:46 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm happy with my 15" Powerbook, but there's one... 12,406 Views / 85 Replies  
I'm happy with my 15" Powerbook, but there's one thing which would get me to change - a much bigger driver. 2G would be nice, but I'd want at least 1G. Anyone at Apple listening?

(Which gets me...
Posted by abo, on Sep 24, 2004 at 03:40 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My son noticed it a couple of days ago. On mine... 1,465 Views / 24 Replies  
My son noticed it a couple of days ago. On mine the left side of the screen is noticeably lighter than the righthand side.

Also have some white spots.

Apple really dropped the ball on these...
Posted by abo, on Nov 30, 2003 at 04:08 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I just order a 15" AI book. It's said to ship 28... 32,200 Views / 513 Replies  
I just order a 15" AI book. It's said to ship 28 Oct. Anyone know whether it's likely to be over and under, or is it anyone's guess at this point?
Posted by abo, on Oct 12, 2003 at 03:22 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Online other than Applestore for 12" 80gb 821 Views / 6 Replies  
Is there any online store (other than Applestore, which only accepts U.S. credit cards) that sells the 12" with the 80gb harddrive?

Thanks in advance!
Posted by abo, on Sep 28, 2003 at 04:51 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re: Re: Old Excel on new PB ? 500 Views / 2 Replies  
Ok thanks. Wanted to make sure before sending off my order.
Posted by abo, on Sep 27, 2003 at 09:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Old Excel on new PB ? 500 Views / 2 Replies  
Am I able to install my old Excel (which works for System 9) on a new PB (since it doesn't allow you to boot into 9) ? Or do I (groan) have to buy the OS X version?
Posted by abo, on Sep 27, 2003 at 07:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Are you sure about this? On the pdf sheet it... 1,800 Views / 24 Replies  
Are you sure about this? On the pdf sheet it says that you must "take possession of qualifying product" on or before Sept 27.

This is important to me, since I'm willing to pay $169 for an iPod...
Posted by abo, on Sep 27, 2003 at 01:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
OS X is the Devil's work ! 940 Views / 18 Replies  
Well, I don't think so, but check out this site, my nomination for Crazie Site of the Year:
http://objectiveministries.tripod.com/propaganda.html
Posted by abo, on Sep 2, 2002 at 09:28 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Thanks, but doesn't it kinda suck that you have... 793 Views / 16 Replies  
Thanks, but doesn't it kinda suck that you have to reboot the G4 in OS 9? Does anyone know how to do this without rebooting the machines, ie leaving one machine in OS X and the other in OS 9 (the...
Posted by abo, on Mar 3, 2002 at 03:23 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thank you very much for this! I was having the... 793 Views / 16 Replies  
Thank you very much for this! I was having the same problem with a recently purchased iMac 800 and an iBook2. The firewire cable did the trick.
Posted by abo, on Mar 2, 2002 at 02:51 PM, in Mac Desktops
iMac 800 in Europe 516 Views / 1 Replies  
OK, I'll be obnoxious and tell you that I bought one last week, Thursday, in Geneva. I was passing through the Manor department store, looking for a light, and decided to peak at their computer...
Posted by abo, on Mar 2, 2002 at 04:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
Can you say where you can get the DP800? Also,... 906 Views / 32 Replies  
Can you say where you can get the DP800? Also, if you buy a flatscreen at the same time, do you get the reduction? I'm willing to make a trip to UK to get it...

Does anyone know the best deal in...
Posted by abo, on Feb 7, 2002 at 11:18 PM, in Mac Desktops
Off-topic part ==> I use Windows (98) at work... 1,297 Views / 73 Replies  
Off-topic part ==> I use Windows (98) at work and Macs at home, which basically sums things up. I use Windows because I have to and Mac OS because I want to. (Although it would be really nice if...
Posted by abo, on Sep 19, 2001 at 10:26 AM, in macOS
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