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1894
Thanks for the input. I will pass along the info and hopefully she can get it working. Thanks again, pam...
Pamark
strawbeare
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Nov 1, 2007
1:33 pm
1895
I'm going to sell my sweet G3 12" laptop - I'm just not using since I got my Powermac G5. I'm concerned, because I have heard even if you delete files someone...
luv2createit
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Nov 2, 2007
4:24 pm
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The only way to make sure all your data is off is to get a new hard drive. Next to that, there are probably some programs that will write 0š, then 1šs, the...
Tony DiPiano
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Nov 2, 2007
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1897
Actually, Disk Utility in OSX (at least as of 10.3) has government-grade drive wiping built-in. In disk utility when viewing the erase option, click on the...
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chrishart11
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Nov 2, 2007
7:33 pm
1898
Is there a way to selectively delete specific files from the trash? The choice seems to be all or nothing....
fehrsb
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Nov 3, 2007
1:54 am
1899
yup ­ itšs all or nothing. If therešs something in the trash you donšt want to delete ­ remove it from the trash. I have a folder on the desktop titled ...
Tony DiPiano
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Nov 3, 2007
2:02 am
1900
Thanks Tony! The Disk Utility that erases is that wiping the drive completely? OR just the files that I have trashed? After visitng my local mac store and...
L. St. John
luv2createit
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Nov 3, 2007
10:40 pm
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It was actually me -- Chris -- who offered the Disk Utility process. Using the 7-pass option in Disk Utility erases the _entire_ hard drive. You have to...
macpro@...
chrishart11
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Nov 4, 2007
2:43 pm
1902
Can anyone help point me to a good book on how to learn apple script or xcode? which I should learn first? what path I should take to learn on to write a...
Patrick Malone
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Nov 5, 2007
1:25 am
1903
My macbook has started behaving badly after Leopard install (clean) Machine will not hold a connection to the internet. Airport appears to be connected at all...
phlipper8
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Nov 5, 2007
3:16 am
1904
The one i tried it just spit it back out. what DVD and what blank cd's do you use? thanks Pam __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!?...
Pam Dolan
pam_a_dolan
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Nov 5, 2007
4:40 am
1905
Well, doing a clean install was the right thing to do when encountering problems under these circumstances. The one other thing to try is zapping the pram. Do...
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chrishart11
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Nov 5, 2007
5:55 am
1906
Did you buy CD-RW or DVD-RW? Those can sometimes be troublesome. Please let us know what brand and type of media you are trying to use. -Chris...
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chrishart11
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Nov 5, 2007
5:56 am
1907
Išve heard other people having similar problems. The wireless connection starts out good, but slowly dies to a crawl. One article I read said Applešs Leopard...
Tony DiPiano
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Nov 5, 2007
12:45 pm
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For DVDšs ­ there are a few types: -, +, and I think RAM (not sure on that). Check with your manufacturer, in your case Išm guessing Apple, to find out what...
Tony DiPiano
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Nov 5, 2007
1:03 pm
1909
I bought DVD+R I have a MacBook. should i call the Apple store and ask them? Pam and thank you. ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
Pam Dolan
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Nov 6, 2007
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DVD+R works fine. I would recommend sticking to name brands that you have heard of -- TDK, Maxell, Fuji, Memorex, etc....
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chrishart11
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Nov 6, 2007
1:01 pm
1911
Is the MUG Team recommending updating to OS 10.4.11 (with Safari 3) at this time? Thank you. Patrick...
Patrick Baum
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Nov 18, 2007
12:22 am
1912
Hi Patrick, There are some reports of issues under Apple "Pro-Apps" like Final Cut Pro, and so on, but most seem ok when following our upgrade steps thus far. ...
Daniel East
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Nov 18, 2007
2:22 am
1913
Very helpful. question: i have an iMAc G4 flat Panel..and i was told I couldn't get Leopard because I didn't have enough MHz. Can I add MHz to the computer. i...
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ruthieb702004
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Nov 18, 2007
3:27 am
1914
I ran an Internet search for Œimac g4 upgradeš and got few hits. One company called Daystar will upgrade your iMac. I noted that you have to send your iMac...
Tony DiPiano
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Nov 18, 2007
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1915
Thank you Daniel for your helpful response with the useful links. Patrick...
Patrick Baum
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Nov 18, 2007
1:49 pm
1916
Ruth, Just as important (or even more so), is the amount of RAM you have. If you don't have at least 1 gigabyte, then you need to upgrade the memory in the...
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chrishart11
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Nov 19, 2007
1:21 am
1917
AMEN to Chris. Leopard won't run on the older iMacs and I would not look to upgrade the processor. Because you need sufficient memory ( the iMac only takes 1...
barbpassman
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Nov 19, 2007
3:20 am
1918
I wanted to download a solitaire card game here on my MacBook, and it said it cannot download file, need to fee up disc space? Were do i find it on this ...
Pam Dolan
pam_a_dolan
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Nov 19, 2007
5:02 am
1919
Hello, Pam. You can determine how much free space your hard disk has performing "get info" on the internal hard drive. Look on your mac's desktop for a silver...
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chrishart11
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Nov 19, 2007
9:18 am
1920
Highlight the hard drive by clicking on it. Go to the FILE menu and choose GET INFO. Youšll find the hard drive capacity, how much is used, and how much is ...
Tony DiPiano
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Nov 19, 2007
12:22 pm
1921
Hi Pam, Two suggestions: First, download "GrandPerspective" that will show you how your drive space is mapped out and what might be taking up so much space....
Daniel East
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Nov 19, 2007
2:52 pm
1922
Hey Thank you, I found that! This is what it says. Capacity: 74.21 Avalibile: 55.94 Used: 18.27 on disk. the other problem is were is the disk? and on my desk ...
Pam Dolan
pam_a_dolan
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Nov 19, 2007
2:57 pm
1923
Hi! Dan, thank you! Also the macpro person has helped me as well. can i still ask you questions also? This is my first time using a Mac and the other question...
Pam Dolan
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Nov 19, 2007
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