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Although most are pretty settled in this thread I... 17,998 Views / 268 Replies  
Although most are pretty settled in this thread I only ran across it now. A great read however and reminded me of some frustratingly fun threads throughout the years. Sitting in class reading...
Posted by tobster, on Sep 4, 2010 at 04:21 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Well, we didn't really know much about it before... 1,091 Views / 9 Replies  
Well, we didn't really know much about it before coming here. I had spent 3 months in Saudi a few years back but then it was just one big party. A year or more in the place you start to see the...
Posted by tobster, on Aug 25, 2010 at 07:44 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Moving back to Spain - internet question 1,091 Views / 9 Replies  
Hi all,

Here is a question for all you Spaniards out there (original or imported). A couple of years ago we moved to Barcelona ... for fun mostly and to escape the hard winters of Iceland....
Posted by tobster, on Aug 21, 2010 at 03:14 AM, in MacNN Lounge
I feel'ya... I have a similar experience... 895 Views / 3 Replies  
I feel'ya...

I have a similar experience here. Went to a MacBook Pro i7 17" with an upgraded hard drive and max ram.

... coming from a PowerBook G4 1,5ghz with 2GB ram, 80GB hard drive and...
Posted by tobster, on Jul 22, 2010 at 06:49 PM, in Mac Notebooks
After lurking around like a pervert in this... 3,864,020 Views / 4,274 Replies  
After lurking around like a pervert in this thread I feel obliged to contribute to partially remove that pervert stamp.
...
Posted by tobster, on Mar 26, 2010 at 09:51 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Great collection. Little Snitch, Pixelmator, Flux... 5,373 Views / 65 Replies  
Great collection. Little Snitch, Pixelmator, Flux and Billings all want to live with me.

And chocolate milk used to be my favorite drink.

- tobs
Posted by tobster, on Mar 9, 2010 at 10:37 AM, in Applications
Yup, as per Apple... 819 Views / 4 Replies  
Yup, as per Apple (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937), all iPhones sold by Mobily are factory unlocked. It has also been confirmed by some users on SaudiMac (http://www.saudimac.com).

- Tobbi
Posted by tobster, on Nov 12, 2009 at 05:44 AM, in MacNN Lounge
Prepaid mobile number in Australia during vacation 819 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi all (especially the Aussies),

Me and my girlfriend will be traveling from Saudi Arabia to Australia through Kuala Lumpur in 10 days to spend a few days in Sydney and go to a Pearl Jam concert...
Posted by tobster, on Nov 10, 2009 at 09:10 PM, in MacNN Lounge
PowerBook battery not charging, but reports capacity 707 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi all,

A week ago or so I came back from a two week vacation. I had left the computer on sleep for the entire time I was away but the battery had run out during that. Upon plugging the computer...
Posted by tobster, on Jul 25, 2009 at 02:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Re. Acrobat: really? I had tried as much as I... 624 Views / 4 Replies  
Re. Acrobat: really? I had tried as much as I could. Fact is, I use FrameMaker exclusively during my 9 hours of work per day as a Technical Writer. As a consequence Acrobat is the program of choice...
Posted by tobster, on Feb 28, 2009 at 10:45 PM, in Applications
A reader: ebooks, pdf, etc... 624 Views / 4 Replies  
Hola everyone!

Lately I have found myself reading a lot of PDF "printouts" of websites, PDF issued papers and PDF books. As I tend to jump back and forth between books (as was the habit when...
Posted by tobster, on Feb 28, 2009 at 08:09 PM, in Applications
Hi, Thanks for the reply. As far as I... 1,745 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

As far as I know, there are no rsync jobs going on. This only occurs during a file transfer from the server to a workstation, causing the transfer to be...
Posted by tobster, on Aug 11, 2008 at 06:13 PM, in Networking
Disks disappear in Xserve - restart fixes 1,745 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi all,

On one of the Xserves I manage we have had a few occurrences of disks disappearing during copying. The setup is:

Xserve intel dual 2.0 ghz
6 GB RAM
80 GB disk hosting Mac OS X Server...
Posted by tobster, on Aug 11, 2008 at 01:21 PM, in Networking
Blu-ray drives, disks and questions 635 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi all,

I am considering to purchase a Blu-ray drive for data backups at a studio I work at. We usually end up with folders at the end of a project totaling about 20-45 GB, depending on size....
Posted by tobster, on Apr 15, 2008 at 01:19 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Maybe this here might help you: John Nack on... 3,016 Views / 5 Replies  
Maybe this here might help you:

John Nack on Adobe: A tip on Photoshop Mac stability (http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2008/03/a_tip_on_photos.html)

- tobs
Posted by tobster, on Mar 12, 2008 at 03:46 PM, in Applications
Thanks Angelmb... I appreciate any info you can... 594 Views / 3 Replies  
Thanks Angelmb... I appreciate any info you can get. Been looking at the various websites of companies that offer internet but don't know the quality of each...

Thanks,
Tobbi
Posted by tobster, on Dec 22, 2007 at 06:39 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Barcelona: internet and other practical info 594 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi all,

As I might be moving to Barcelona in the next few months I am starting to look into a few things. I would most likely be taking my work with me and working on everything remotely which...
Posted by tobster, on Dec 18, 2007 at 06:52 PM, in MacNN Lounge
iTunes error on Windows XP 2,642 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi,

As I am a Mac user forced to use Windows at work I blatantly post a question about an iTunes error on XP :) Please forgive me.

About two weeks ago I got this error (in screen shot) in...
Posted by tobster, on Jul 2, 2007 at 09:19 AM, in Alternative Operating Systems
Hi Proton, Thanks for the answer and the... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Hi Proton,

Thanks for the answer and the very extensive and informative info. The problem goes away if I make a copy of the folder causing the problem at each time to either the local computer or...
Posted by tobster, on May 30, 2007 at 03:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
I'd love an invite if possible: ... 3,282 Views / 59 Replies  
I'd love an invite if possible:

tobbi(at)01(dot)is

Thanks!
Posted by tobster, on May 1, 2007 at 04:14 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Backup solution for photo studio 509 Views / 1 Replies  
Hi all,

I've been managing the computers for a photo studio for quite some time (and occasionally sweeping the floors, although I don't tell the ladies that ;)). We went to digital quite early on...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 10:50 PM, in Applications
Backup solution for photo studio 369 Views / 0 Replies  
Kindly delete this post... accidentally hit submit and not having finished the post. Thanks ... and sorry!

- tobbi
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 10:47 PM, in Applications
I only have one of the ethernet ports on the... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
I only have one of the ethernet ports on the Xserve hooked up. That goes into the switch in the rack. None of the computers here are available outside our LAN.

Here is a photo of the network...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 05:59 PM, in Mac Desktops
I've been browsing through the logs on the Xserve... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
I've been browsing through the logs on the Xserve trying to find anything that helps me from that end... I have no idea if the following has anything to do with this, but maybe someone here can shed...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 05:39 PM, in Mac Desktops
Yes, they panic on each switch. I even tried... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Yes, they panic on each switch. I even tried swapping out switches (I always have one backup, just in case) and it still happens.

The Xserve has two Ethernet connectors. Maybe swapping between...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 04:50 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thats the problem, I seem to only be able to... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Thats the problem, I seem to only be able to recreate these kernel panics when browsing that particular Xserve's shares.

- tobbi
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 03:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
2xPowerMacs + 1xMacPro + 1xiMac all connect... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
2xPowerMacs + 1xMacPro + 1xiMac all connect through two gigabit switches. 1xMacPro connects through one gigabit switch. They connect to the G4 server in the same way.

- tobbi
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 03:49 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hi again, So, now it seems all the intel... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Hi again,

So, now it seems all the intel Macs in-house are going kernel ballistic on me whenever I browse the Xserve shares. Very odd. The PowerPCs might do it as well, but as of yet I have been...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 26, 2007 at 03:20 PM, in Mac Desktops
So - system has been acting up again. The problem... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
So - system has been acting up again. The problem is, an iMac in the same office is doing the same. It seems to me this is always happening when browsing files on shared folders on a local Xserve...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 22, 2007 at 06:01 PM, in Mac Desktops
So, all of the above suggestions done: * box... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
So, all of the above suggestions done:
* box opened up and memory modules refitted
* hardware test DVD run - everything passed with flying colours
* system updated to 10.4.9
* permissions...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 9, 2007 at 07:55 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ok, hardware tests are over (normal + extended)... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Ok, hardware tests are over (normal + extended) and results say everything is working properly.

Next step, update to 10.4.9 (nothing to back up as there is only system + applications on the...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 9, 2007 at 03:45 PM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for that. I assume its best (and least... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Thanks for that. I assume its best (and least time consuming) then to just reinstall system and application software? Rather than try and track down the real reason for this (assuming it is not...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 9, 2007 at 01:52 PM, in Mac Desktops
Hi, Thanks for the quick replies. Here is... 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Hi,

Thanks for the quick replies. Here is what I found for today's date under panic.log in Console:


*********

Mon Apr 9 15:52:00 2007
panic(cpu 2 caller 0x001D078B): vnode_put(71617bc):...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 9, 2007 at 01:30 PM, in Mac Desktops
Constant kernel panics on a new Mac Pro 1,866 Views / 27 Replies  
Hi all,

I'm getting constant kernel panics on a new Mac Pro here at the office. Seemingly at random the dreaded gray multi language screen flows down the display.

The computer is a Mac Pro...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 9, 2007 at 12:19 PM, in Mac Desktops
Not too long ago, I would've agreed. But then the... 3,015 Views / 103 Replies  
Not too long ago, I would've agreed. But then the institution that lobbies for safer traffic here in Iceland used the song in an ad regarding speed limits in school areas. The song now has a...
Posted by tobster, on Mar 11, 2007 at 12:48 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Update graphics card for G5 1,360 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi all,

I've been searching for an online seller of video cards for a PowerMac G5 in my care. The system in question is a G5 1.8 DP with the original video card. We are switching out the 23"...
Posted by tobster, on Feb 8, 2007 at 05:08 PM, in Hardware Hacking
I experience the exact same thing. I have the... 7,555 Views / 7 Replies  
I experience the exact same thing. I have the LaCie Ethernet disk 2TB with Gigabit ethernet in a photography studio. All the network is set up with Gigabit ethernet and all Photoshop files fly...
Posted by tobster, on Jan 13, 2007 at 04:19 PM, in Networking
Thanks for the reply. I should've mentioned... 673 Views / 2 Replies  
Thanks for the reply.

I should've mentioned the system specs. I'm copying from various Macs (intel and G5) to a LaCie Ethernet Disk (2TB Gigabit one). The LaCie has Windows Embedded on it....
Posted by tobster, on Jan 13, 2007 at 08:38 AM, in macOS
-50 Parameter error while copying 673 Views / 2 Replies  
Hi all.

I'm trying to copy files from a hard drive on one computer to a hard drive on another computer. Any time I try this, I get an error code "-50" (Parameter error according to Apple's error...
Posted by tobster, on Jan 12, 2007 at 09:40 PM, in macOS
Updating Lacie Ethernet disk 627 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi all.

I have a Lacie Ethernet disk 2TB which I'm setting up. The software on it is version 5.1.0 but there is a new version out (5.2.0) which is needed in order to allow Macs with intel...
Posted by tobster, on Jan 10, 2007 at 06:01 PM, in Networking
In all my life as an Icelander I've been tought... 1,004 Views / 19 Replies  
In all my life as an Icelander I've been tought Iceland was actually a part of Scandinavia. It differs a bit with who tells the story but I certainly think of Iceland as a Scandinavian country.

I...
Posted by tobster, on Jan 7, 2007 at 08:27 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I checked this and Disk Utility came up with... 835 Views / 5 Replies  
I checked this and Disk Utility came up with nothing. Disk seems to be in perfect order.



Well, I did ask her about that and she said "no" but I guess you can never know with some people :)
...
Posted by tobster, on Jan 3, 2007 at 02:15 PM, in Applications
Yeah, unfortunately there was nothing in there.... 835 Views / 5 Replies  
Yeah, unfortunately there was nothing in there. :(

- Tobbi
Posted by tobster, on Dec 31, 2006 at 10:27 PM, in Applications
Lost photos in iPhoto :( 835 Views / 5 Replies  
Hi all,

My little sister opened up iPhoto today and to her horror all photos apart from one roll were simply gone! All the rolls are in place, but the photos are just misisng. The info for amount...
Posted by tobster, on Dec 31, 2006 at 03:33 PM, in Applications
Is 4GB unofficially possible on current MBPs? If... 1,023 Views / 12 Replies  
Is 4GB unofficially possible on current MBPs? If so, how?

Isn't MBP's current display high def? With the vertical resolution of 900 being higher than both 480 and 720 (although falling short on...
Posted by tobster, on May 6, 2006 at 08:35 PM, in Mac Notebooks
I guess I'd better get cracking on Apple Script... 523 Views / 3 Replies  
I guess I'd better get cracking on Apple Script then. It has been a while :)

thx, Tobbi
Posted by tobster, on Apr 5, 2006 at 12:40 PM, in Applications
Mail rules 523 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi all.

I'm trying to make a rule in Mail which would erase all sent messages older than for example 7 days and are bigger than 5 MB. I can't seem to find any way to do this... The day portion is...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 5, 2006 at 11:45 AM, in Applications
Hi, and thanks for the reply. No, I... 543 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi, and thanks for the reply.

No, I actually don't know. At this moment we are only using the POP/IMAP connections. It is possible others are in use, but I'm unaware of it. The problem is also...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 4, 2006 at 01:14 PM, in Applications
Kerio Mail server 543 Views / 3 Replies  
Hi all.

Has anyone used Kerio Mail server? The studio I work at has just been set up to use it and so far only the mail services are being used. I would like to however incorporate calendar and...
Posted by tobster, on Apr 3, 2006 at 11:45 AM, in Applications
Calendar in an office environment 413 Views / 0 Replies  
Hi all.

I'm searching for a simple, but effective calendar solution for a photo studio. We need to be able to keep seperate calendars such as in iCal that indicate any overlapping. Generally we...
Posted by tobster, on Jan 31, 2006 at 03:03 PM, in Applications
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