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Firmware Upgrade 547 Views / 3 Replies  
I replaced my Titanium PB 15' w/regular 802.11b w/a AI PB 15 w/Extreme and zap- my connect ion w/ my Netgear router for DSL and printing would not work. In my case the connection was fixed by doing...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 18, 2004 at 01:49 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Hmm... more strange results... 964 Views / 12 Replies  
I had some success printing to my Canon Bubblejet i950!

In short, everything printed that would not print on my HP Colorlaserjet 4500 that is using a JetDirect connectivity card to enable USB...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 24, 2003 at 03:47 PM, in macOS
more info... 964 Views / 12 Replies  
in playing around I've isolated a few quirky things that might be helpful:

1) I *cannot print a 1-page doc of notes to self originally made in OS 9 with the font Gublalaser (even when saved under...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 24, 2003 at 02:27 PM, in macOS
I tried printing via PDF but that did not work... 964 Views / 12 Replies  
I tried printing via PDF but that did not work either

I have started to try to put together my old set up under OS 9 (Word / Endnote / printer drivers) but I have not been able to get my color...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 24, 2003 at 01:25 PM, in macOS
alien -- i have installed the latest... 964 Views / 12 Replies  
alien --

i have installed the latest updates/service packs for OS X and MS Word

also, i have tried to print these fonts under the generic text edit in OS X and that in Classic mode to no...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 24, 2003 at 01:03 PM, in macOS
Bit more info... I've realized that there... 964 Views / 12 Replies  
Bit more info...

I've realized that there are 2 bitmap fonts that seem to be part of the problem.

However, when I delete these from the document, the doc still does not print

Awaiting your...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 24, 2003 at 03:55 AM, in macOS
Bitmaps? 738 Views / 7 Replies  
I haven't been able to print my bitmap fonts (noted as orphan) -- do they not print in OS X?
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 23, 2003 at 04:30 PM, in macOS
Help!!! Font disaster in OS X! 964 Views / 12 Replies  
Howdy...

I am 250+ pages into a dissertation that was begun in OS 9 using MS Word and Endnote

This dissertation uses a variety (5 or 6) of fonts to represent diacritical marks and 2 or 3...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 22, 2003 at 03:50 AM, in macOS
Thanks - it worked! 702 Views / 7 Replies  
Hey Kido -- thanks for the great tips! All was A-OK after doing the motherboard reset & battery steps. Thanks again.

:XI: & Freakboy2 -- thanks for the chuckles!
Posted by mercuryman, on Jan 18, 2003 at 05:41 PM, in Mac Desktops
PowerMac Dead -- Any Suggestions? 702 Views / 7 Replies  
We had a situation where our power went on and off 6 or 7 times within about an hour. After this my PowerMac is dead. I am wondering if it may be an easy fix (power supply; fuse) or if it is most...
Posted by mercuryman, on Jan 17, 2003 at 03:22 PM, in Mac Desktops
Help: TiBook cassette to CD burn 359 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi Folks,

I have a TiBook and have never done the CD burn thing. I am especially unsure as to how to import/save/convert (wav? mp3? etc.) cassette stuff in a way that will allow me to make up...
Posted by mercuryman, on Jun 1, 2001 at 07:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
marc, Misha, and tooki: Thanks for your time... 392 Views / 5 Replies  
marc, Misha, and tooki:

Thanks for your time & input.

- marc's extention manager test suggested the prob is related to Mac OS

- Appletalk had not been on (tooki)

- Misha's suggestion...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 25, 2001 at 09:17 PM, in Mac Notebooks
TiBook hangs at boot up -- why?????? 392 Views / 5 Replies  
hi folks --

my tibook (400/384) has been working great. in the last week or so, though, it has started to hang a bit at start up -- basically at the time when the desktop icons get placed. Hang...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 24, 2001 at 03:15 AM, in Mac Notebooks
oooppss... i should note mine is the 10 gig... 457 Views / 10 Replies  
oooppss...

i should note mine is the 10 gig as well
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 8, 2001 at 12:46 AM, in Mac Notebooks
ditto on mine being quiet; phps s'thing is up... 457 Views / 10 Replies  
ditto on mine being quiet; phps s'thing is up w/yours
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 8, 2001 at 12:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
rec'd mine (400) two weeks ago from Macconnection... 461 Views / 12 Replies  
rec'd mine (400) two weeks ago from Macconnection (actually tomorrow will be the 2 week mark)

ordered it on 1/9 at about 2pm pst!
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 8, 2001 at 12:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
well i called apple and they (after much waiting)... 444 Views / 15 Replies  
well i called apple and they (after much waiting) finally decided that they did not yet have a sku# for this replacement feet and asked me to call back in a month!!

guess i'll be rubber-less for a...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 3, 2001 at 03:09 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Help -- my rubber fell off!!! 444 Views / 15 Replies  
yep, another snafu on my new PB G4 (1st was my DVD drive not working upon arrival):

one of my little rubber feet came off already and I can't find it.

Does anyone know if Apple sends you out...
Posted by mercuryman, on Mar 2, 2001 at 04:43 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'm thinking a minor revision in July; though... 588 Views / 31 Replies  
I'm thinking a minor revision in July; though nonetheless I will remain very content w/my new Tibook 'cuz I have work to do NOW!!!!
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 25, 2001 at 07:19 PM, in Mac Notebooks
BeneathHisFeet, pixlart, & mugwump1 ... 577 Views / 12 Replies  
BeneathHisFeet,
pixlart, &
mugwump1

Thanks much for the *extremely helpful info.
This is a great forum!

-mercuryman
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 24, 2001 at 03:45 AM, in Mac Notebooks
wow! thanks! 577 Views / 12 Replies  
wow! thanks!
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 23, 2001 at 05:04 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Need help on transfering data w/Tibook 577 Views / 12 Replies  
Excuse my ignorace (only been a Mac user for a year), but I am baffled about how to transfer data from my desktop G4 to my TIbook via the ethernet port.

I understand this is simple, but wonder if...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 23, 2001 at 03:05 PM, in Mac Notebooks
yeah --it was borderline stupid! but i couldn't... 563 Views / 5 Replies  
yeah --it was borderline stupid! but i couldn't handle the thought of losing it after waiting soooo long!
so far no static freezes anyway... oh and my cover realigned perfectly which was nice...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 22, 2001 at 11:07 PM, in Mac Notebooks
well after getting the nonsense run around -- you... 563 Views / 5 Replies  
well after getting the nonsense run around -- you must deal w/apple directly we can't send another unit....yadayadayada...

i decided to follow the take apart ritual done by andy gore at macworld,...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 22, 2001 at 07:53 PM, in Mac Notebooks
My TiBook arrived today and doesn't work!!! 563 Views / 5 Replies  
Much to my surprise, I got an email from macconnection this a.m. saying my TiBook was shipped yesterday (ordered 1/9) and would arrive today.

End of good news.

It got here and the DVD slot...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 22, 2001 at 04:08 PM, in Mac Notebooks
jfdonahue -- excuse the delay... Tom Bohn has... 5,672 Views / 237 Replies  
jfdonahue --
excuse the delay...
Tom Bohn has a custom insert for the G4 (called the G4 lapdog) due out soon that actually snaps into the inside of the brain bag backpack. It is something like $45...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 22, 2001 at 01:47 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd suggest the TomBihn Brain bag with the G4... 5,672 Views / 237 Replies  
I'd suggest the TomBihn Brain bag with the G4 insert (no I don't work for 'em!!). awesome for both several books and a G4 and made well. bit pricey for my budget ($130) but couldn't find anything...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 21, 2001 at 04:58 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I'd suggest the TomBihn Brain bag with the G4... 609 Views / 4 Replies  
I'd suggest the TomBihn Brain bag with the G4 insert (no I don't work for 'em!!). awesome for both several books and a G4 and made well. bit pricey for my budget ($130) but couldn't find anything...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 21, 2001 at 03:32 AM, in Mac Notebooks
ooops not macmall -- maczone 3,783 Views / 254 Replies  
ooops not macmall -- maczone
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 21, 2001 at 03:26 AM, in Mac Notebooks
gr8tfly's remarks about macmall scare me! i hope... 3,783 Views / 254 Replies  
gr8tfly's remarks about macmall scare me! i hope it ain't march!

i have a 1/9 order w/macconnection (stock 400) and the current expectation as of today is units coming in on friday (1/24)
...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 21, 2001 at 03:25 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I don't know if this will make you feel better,... 438 Views / 8 Replies  
I don't know if this will make you feel better, but....

I ordered mine (400 stock) from MacConnection on 1/9 and still don't have it because MacConnection (and Outpost and MacMall and ...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 20, 2001 at 03:35 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Do keep us posted as to how this works over time.... 660 Views / 41 Replies  
Do keep us posted as to how this works over time.

Thanks...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 20, 2001 at 03:01 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Yes, indeed, Powerbook 7, yes indeed... 749 Views / 41 Replies  
Yes, indeed, Powerbook 7, yes indeed...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 13, 2001 at 04:30 AM, in Mac Notebooks
transintl seems to be a garage operation run by 2... 551 Views / 22 Replies  
transintl seems to be a garage operation run by 2 or 3 morons. i ordered the alleged g-4 memory from them on 1/11 and they sent the 2" wrong stuff....
I called and had no success whatsoever trying...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 13, 2001 at 04:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
acadian -- lol!!! ain't got the patience to... 398 Views / 4 Replies  
acadian -- lol!!!

ain't got the patience to wait till the end of Feb., let alone the end of the summer or fall!!!!
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 13, 2001 at 01:57 AM, in Mac Notebooks
FYI, I ordered mine from Macconnection on 1/9 and... 424 Views / 2 Replies  
FYI, I ordered mine from Macconnection on 1/9 and they just let me know that the monday date (1/12) has now slipped to 1/16 and that all they have been 'promised' is that they will have TiBooks by...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 11, 2001 at 06:37 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I think this is pretty accurate. I spoke... 398 Views / 4 Replies  
I think this is pretty accurate. I spoke w/Macconnection this evenin and they have moved their date for their first shipment -again- from 2/12 to 2/16 and mentioned that all they can say confidently...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 11, 2001 at 12:53 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I had about an hour with a TiBook last week and... 506 Views / 13 Replies  
I had about an hour with a TiBook last week and here's my thoughts on stuff that has been bounced in this thread and in different forums:

STURDINESS
A+ here; did not have (IMHO) the 'flimsiness'...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 9, 2001 at 03:07 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I spent an hour with the new TiBook!!! 445 Views / 2 Replies  
Yep, lucky me....
here's my thoughts on stuff that has been bounced around in different forums:

STURDINESS
A+ here; did not have (IMHO) the 'flimsiness' some noted; felt very sturdy to pick...
Posted by mercuryman, on Feb 6, 2001 at 09:26 PM, in Mac Notebooks
 
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