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thanx for sharing 884 Views / 1 Replies  
thanx for sharing
Posted by Samanoske, on Feb 11, 2009 at 06:21 AM, in Mac Desktops
Honestly, sorry to post to a thread that old but... 2,539 Views / 17 Replies  
Honestly, sorry to post to a thread that old but for the record: AVOID Highpoint Rocket RAID cards. Their customer is the worst of the worst, their cards do not all support OS X booting, i.e. no EFI...
Posted by Samanoske, on Feb 8, 2009 at 02:42 PM, in Mac Desktops
[help] Installed new keyboard and system did not change F-Key mapping 474 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi,

I have a MBP earlier 2008 with an US/international keyboard. F-keys are i.e. F10: Mute, F11 decrease Volume and F12 increase Volume.

Now I bought a US keyboard (finally!) but the F-Keys are...
Posted by Samanoske, on Dec 21, 2008 at 09:05 AM, in Mac Notebooks
too bad ... :( 465 Views / 2 Replies  
too bad ... :(
Posted by Samanoske, on Dec 19, 2008 at 08:42 AM, in macOS
Position of icons on the desktop 465 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi,

I was wondering, if there's a way to define the starting point and direction in which the icons are automatically positioned on the desktop? By default it is right top corner and new icons...
Posted by Samanoske, on Dec 19, 2008 at 06:34 AM, in macOS
well that was easy then ! :)... 3,102 Views / 5 Replies  
well that was easy then ! :) /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/preferences.plist and /Library/Keychains/System.keychain

Well I guess I could keep the whole /Library folder to be on the save...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 21, 2008 at 11:49 AM, in macOS
If that aint a crazy tool, then I don't know ... ... 3,102 Views / 5 Replies  
If that aint a crazy tool, then I don't know ...

Thanks, will go and find out now where the prefs are stored ! :D
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM, in macOS
I just need the Network and VPN config files... 3,102 Views / 5 Replies  
I just need the Network and VPN config files since I can not remember my VPN password for the university :/ The rest of the system (except my user folder) - I do not care much about ...

Archive...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 21, 2008 at 10:25 AM, in macOS
Where are the Network Preferences stored ? 3,102 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi,

I am just about to do a fresh install of Leopard and the only thing I remember is that the Network Preferences (incl. VPN setting and so forth) are not stored in the user folder. The problem...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 21, 2008 at 06:14 AM, in macOS
Yes, I tried this but it is not really what I am... 2,190 Views / 4 Replies  
Yes, I tried this but it is not really what I am looking for. A thinner boarder or even a boarder less Terminal window would be already great! Is there a way to remove the boarder ?
Posted by Samanoske, on Apr 16, 2008 at 05:43 AM, in Developer Center
Change Terminal skin ? 2,190 Views / 4 Replies  
Is there a way to have the terminal.app skinned ?
Posted by Samanoske, on Apr 9, 2008 at 11:21 AM, in Developer Center
args - misleading thread title - BIG time ... how... 2,452 Views / 21 Replies  
args - misleading thread title - BIG time ... how could you do that :)
Posted by Samanoske, on Feb 11, 2008 at 08:06 PM, in Mac Desktops
if you get a wireless keyboard, then you have... 13,008 Views / 7 Replies  
if you get a wireless keyboard, then you have pretty much the same features as a remote. Apple escape gets you into front row mode ...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jan 29, 2008 at 12:19 AM, in Mac Desktops
same over here. Quit annoying ... 17,594 Views / 98 Replies  
same over here. Quit annoying ...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jan 29, 2008 at 12:15 AM, in Mac Desktops
Hi Nina, I did activate the scratch volume,... 30,804 Views / 286 Replies  
Hi Nina,

I did activate the scratch volume, but it didn't seem to be touched during the test. File and system Files are on the same volume on a Raid 0 - striped Version. I think I set everything...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 22, 2007 at 06:57 PM, in Mac Desktops
if you a ls -lea ~/Library, whats the output 466 Views / 4 Replies  
if you a ls -lea ~/Library, whats the output
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 2, 2007 at 02:55 PM, in Applications
ok ... I think I figured it, your ACL hint was... 1,007 Views / 11 Replies  
ok ... I think I figured it, your ACL hint was right ... ls -le looks really promising

fsaclctl -p ~/ -d, just killed the ACL :) I think I might get it back going as it seems like a good thing in...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 2, 2007 at 02:17 PM, in Applications
The difference is that there is no "Group" entry... 1,007 Views / 11 Replies  
The difference is that there is no "Group" entry in the folders with "+" flag. However, the folders/files keep the "+" flag even after I added a group ... Some files have "Custom" permission in...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 2, 2007 at 02:13 PM, in Applications
Short explanations, these folders are "On my... 1,007 Views / 11 Replies  
Short explanations, these folders are "On my Mac". Ok here is what I did to get rid of the "+" and to make it editable within Mail and without sudo in the Terminal. I copied the files to somewhere,...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 2, 2007 at 09:36 AM, in Applications
I had lots of error warnings (in the first run)... 1,586 Views / 6 Replies  
I had lots of error warnings (in the first run) as well, but over all the server worked ...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 2, 2007 at 09:12 AM, in Applications
now that you mention it ... via sudo. However,... 1,007 Views / 11 Replies  
now that you mention it ... via sudo. However, when I create a new folder in Mail, which I can delete rename within mail and in the terminal it has the same permissions as the folder I can not...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 2, 2007 at 09:11 AM, in Applications
Isn't it always launched by launchd ? 1,007 Views / 11 Replies  
Isn't it always launched by launchd ?
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 1, 2007 at 08:25 PM, in Applications
Well THAT is nice! Finally I can highlight... 718 Views / 8 Replies  
Well THAT is nice! Finally I can highlight important Mails with a color code! Thanks!
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 1, 2007 at 08:19 PM, in Applications
Leopard Mail: Can rename / delete old folders ... 1,007 Views / 11 Replies  
Since I upgraded to Leopard. I can not delete or rename Mail folders that are located on my Mac within Mail. Using the Terminal however, I can delete and rename, so I was wondering if anybody else...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 1, 2007 at 08:04 PM, in Applications
It is really a shame that Apple forgot to add... 718 Views / 8 Replies  
It is really a shame that Apple forgot to add colour labels via right mouse click in a finder like manner. You can colour the mails via rules, but you have to write/execute another set of rules when...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 1, 2007 at 07:39 PM, in Applications
It is pretty straight forward if you follow their... 1,586 Views / 6 Replies  
It is pretty straight forward if you follow their Website (http://trac.macosforge.org/projects/calendarserver). I did it yesterday and it works like charm. I guess the only error was that they had...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 1, 2007 at 07:35 PM, in Applications
Mac Pro 2*2.66 GHz 2*250 Raid 0 as scratch (not... 30,804 Views / 286 Replies  
Mac Pro 2*2.66 GHz
2*250 Raid 0 as scratch (not that i'll be used)
4 GB RAM (4 x 1 GB)
nVidia GeFore 7300, 256 MB
Screen resolution: 1920 x 1200

35 sec
Posted by Samanoske, on Oct 17, 2007 at 08:18 AM, in Mac Desktops
I really would favour NAMD over big hard drives.... 1,584 Views / 20 Replies  
I really would favour NAMD over big hard drives. 32 GB is big enough if one concentrates the stuff one really needs on the road and for anything else, plug in a small external USB2/Firewire hard...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jul 16, 2007 at 08:50 AM, in Mac Notebooks
python: a way to read Temperature sensors? 765 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi folks,

I know one can do it via the command line tool of TemperatureMonitor.app in a

fields = commands.getoutput("~/Applications/TemperatureMonitor.app/Contents/Resources/tempmonitor -a -k...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 20, 2007 at 11:25 PM, in Developer Center
Wait a minute ... are they standard, security or... 930 Views / 9 Replies  
Wait a minute ... are they standard, security or plus TORX ?
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:28 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Thanks ! :) I would rather go for a "exchange the... 930 Views / 9 Replies  
Thanks ! :) I would rather go for a "exchange the tips and have one handle.com", but need it asap now. :)
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
not if you have a resolution independent OS where... 16,462 Views / 115 Replies  
not if you have a resolution independent OS where you could zoom in and out in a multi-touch fashion.

I would love to have a 10-12" ultrathin @ 1kg MBP. wouldn't need to have ultra computing power...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 19, 2007 at 11:06 AM, in Mac Notebooks
thanx folks 930 Views / 9 Replies  
thanx folks
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 17, 2007 at 01:03 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Where to buy the star screwdrivers to open old PB? 930 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi,

I was wondering if someone could tell me where I could get those fancy star like shaped screwdrivers to open up my old Powerbook?

Thanks
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 15, 2007 at 02:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
interesting. I have to check this out. I saw... 949 Views / 2 Replies  
interesting. I have to check this out. I saw PyObjC is linked to the XCode tool. Never used that neither but I guess the tutorial on the PyObjC site will help me out there. Or are there any other...
Posted by Samanoske, on May 18, 2007 at 03:33 PM, in Developer Center
python: text and/or visual effects on the OS X desktop ? 949 Views / 2 Replies  
Ahoi folks,

during my studies I had to get used to use python and really started to love this programming language. Now, I wanted to use python to script visual effects onto the OS X desktop....
Posted by Samanoske, on May 17, 2007 at 09:36 PM, in Developer Center
none of them features dolby ... but they... 817 Views / 3 Replies  
none of them features dolby ...

but they look good ;) :)
Posted by Samanoske, on Sep 1, 2006 at 09:24 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Speakers for iMac (Intel) 817 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi folks,

bought an Intel iMac and although the sound from its speakers is quite nice, I would like to have some Dolby flare (or what ever is up to date these days).

What would you suggest as...
Posted by Samanoske, on Aug 31, 2006 at 11:59 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
OMG that can not be true! if someone finds a... 2,271 Views / 4 Replies  
OMG that can not be true!

if someone finds a solution please post it!
Posted by Samanoske, on May 11, 2006 at 09:53 PM, in Applications
NEW YORK Broadband 488 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi new yorkers!,

I am new in town and I wonder which broadband provider I shall take. I do not really want to subscribe to a landline so cable is maybe the best way and I want to keep my "freedom"...
Posted by Samanoske, on Mar 26, 2006 at 01:34 AM, in MacNN Lounge
iCal Week as part of the Desktop ? 591 Views / 2 Replies  
Is it possible to export (on a daily basis) the iCal event to be displayed on the desktop ?

I can imagine, that a simple text export could be displayed by the GeekTool, but is there something like...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jan 23, 2006 at 04:19 PM, in Applications
Use a W$ machine as "speakers" in iTunes like the Airport Expreme AirTunes feature? 513 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi

the neat feature of the AirPort Express Base-station is tempting, but not that tempting if you have a look at the price ($129).

Especially to be able to stream you music to any speakers that...
Posted by Samanoske, on Nov 23, 2005 at 03:16 PM, in Networking
Which Handheld to buy ? 495 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi,

I want 2 buy a handheld, but the choice is blasting so maybe you can help me out with this.

It should have certain specs:

1) be a mp3 player (expandable with flash cards) - that works...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jul 5, 2005 at 12:18 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: very odd question ... I'm leaving (I want a... 24,918 Views / 502 Replies  
very odd question ...

I'm leaving (I want a freaking stable platform!!!!)
I'm sticking with Apple

the stability comes with the OS not with the chip. OMG people arguing that they don't want to...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 14, 2005 at 03:24 AM, in MacNN Lounge
lol+ 16,494 Views / 120 Replies  
lol+
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 12, 2005 at 02:48 PM, in macOS
I own a 666 and it is all-right :) Don't wanna... 614 Views / 4 Replies  
I own a 666 and it is all-right :) Don't wanna play with faster macs these days though - I might get depressed ;) But so far the 666khZ is nice
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 3, 2005 at 08:25 PM, in Mac Notebooks
good one :) heheh 1,697 Views / 16 Replies  
good one :) heheh
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 3, 2005 at 08:23 PM, in Mac Notebooks
yeahr these conversion factors are not easy to... 777 Views / 8 Replies  
yeahr these conversion factors are not easy to understand ;)

actually - 45K/s is probably 512kbps upstream ;) - makes in a way sense since you can have a nice video converence (1on1) with 20k/s...
Posted by Samanoske, on Jun 3, 2005 at 08:06 PM, in macOS
Well ... :stick: hmmm... 909 Views / 9 Replies  
Well ...




:stick:



hmmm ...
Posted by Samanoske, on May 18, 2005 at 05:09 AM, in Applications
Word 2004 a CPU hog ? 909 Views / 9 Replies  
When I use Word 2004 (and this behaviour I noticed since office .X) the CPU usage is very often at 100%. This is obviously not very convenient when you are on a trip and just wanna type a text - coz...
Posted by Samanoske, on May 17, 2005 at 04:49 AM, in Applications
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