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Hello to all of you. My name is Greg. I am currently running Mac OS X ( my homeschooling computer). Anyways, I'm having trouble downloading Python to my Mac. Every python file I've downloaded and decompressed with StuffIt Expander, just seems to be nothing but files that I don't know …
good day... I need HELP!!! pretty pls.... Ive just got a old g3 imac as a gift, but only the power button lights up and i hear noise from the fan... ive surched about this and ive only come up with two scenarios why this happens...either the vga card is …
good day... I need HELP!!! pretty pls.... Ive just got a old g3 imac as a gift, but only the power button lights up and i hear noise from the fan... ive surched about this and ive only come up with two scenarios why this happens...either the vga card is …
Has anyone had any experience with Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection software for Mac, or logging into a remote Windows server via a Mac through the internet? The company I work for requires me to be able to log into their server from home by typing in a URL in Internet …
I have just bought a macbook and the "help" section says the hard disc can be partitioned and re-formatted for Windows applications. Is is possible to partition so that part of the disc is formatted for OS and part for Windows?
[b]PREFACE:[/b] My name is Al and I'm a loving moron who locked himself out of MySql. Alright, Let's rock. I don't exactly remember changing my password, but since I was in the Terminal using commands like [b]-u password[/b], I think I might have done it on accident. So... I need …
hi, just bought a pcmcia card with firewire 400/800 and wanted to know if it powers devices plugged in only by the firewire. is there a setting in system pref that one has to set to power the pcmcia slot? thanks :-|
I am trying to network a mac which has a dial-up connection to a PC with XP using an Ethernet switch where is a good reference to this ?
I have a Western Digital Combo - USB/Firewire External hard drive. I use it mostly for saving movie files and editing on my Mac OS X computer. One day working the computer I was working on forced shut down on me twice, with out the ability to correctly eject my …
Hey everyone I'm not quite sure what computer I should buy. Should I go with Apple or should I go with PC? I'm planning on purchasing a laptop but the decision has been tough. I know how to operate an Apple computer so making a switch for me wont be …
I've been mucking around the get info ownership and permissions of a new Maxelerate external fw drive, but nothing I do makes it visible to others on my LAN (3 macs running 10.3.9 on ethernet) UNLESS they log in as me, the administrator. If they log in as me, not …
Hi, I have a problem with my powerbook G4 (12 inch). MacOS 10.3 will not boot. I used the cd included with the mac to check the hardware. Everything seems fine. On the other hand the disk utility program found many problems that it could not solve. I thus tried …
The scenario: We tried to install WinXp in it but we failed. So we installed MacOs in it again. Before it came to completion, the installation freezes. We tried to eject the MacOs installation cd but we it didnt work. We poked it but still no effect. The pc displays …
About 3 months ago my saddle bags on my motorcycles broke off while I was on the freeway. Unfortunatly my G3 Titanium laptop was inside one of them. The laptop was a complete mess but I was able to save the hard drive that somehow survived the accident. I need …
The scenario: We tried to install WinXp in it but we failed. So we installed MacOs in it again. Before it came to completion, the installation freezes. We tried to eject the MacOs installation cd but we it didnt work. We poked it but still no effect. The pc displays …
Whenever I connect my digital still camera to any USB port it does not appear on the desktop, but jumps straight to iphoto. Even after quiting iphoto I can't find it enywhere in the computer. Everything else connected through USB seems to appear on the desktop. I'm working on a …
Other than user interface differences dictated by the OS'es involved, are there any differences in the capabilities of components of Studio MX 2004 when they're installed on a PC (running WinXP (Home)) versus when they're installed on an Apple (running OS X(.x))? I've finally decided to bite the bullet and …
I'm confused about the different Mozilla flavors. I understand that FireFox is the browser and Thunderbird is an e-mail client ... If I were to download the Mozilla suite, would that include both, or is the Mozlla browser (that is part of the Mozilla suite) somewhat different from the FireFox …
Ok i have an iBook G4 (10.4 tiger) and i want to print using a LaserWriter 16/600 PS printer. I can not figure out how to set it up in OS X. According to apple's website it is still supported by 10.4. I want it to go through my liksys …
ok I need to help a friend recover a lost file and im going to use VNC to reach that computer so i can see the problem my self. now do i get started... Do we both need VNC were do i type the ip address etc im on Mac …
Where can I find specific instructions? Currently using MAC x10.3.6 operating system. Thanks Warren
Okay, I have been having problems with sending email from my gmail account. I get notices back from mailer-daemon (their "postman") saying that somebody's mail account couldn't be found or whatnot. I don't know what the jargon means. None of my outgoing messages are being processed and they're all coming …
Okay, I am a mac user and I am not a computer "wizz" as my question will quickly qualify. I get warnings that I am running out of room on my startup disc.. Where do I find it and how do I give it more memory? Can I get rid …
I have a mac keyboard with an inoperable numberpad even though I see a green light when turning the "numlock" on and off. I have switched keyboards and still have the same problem. I am currently running osx 10.2.8, is there somewhere in my preferences where I can turn the …
New to this forum - curious to see that someone else is having the same unusual problem on almost the same day! Just installed new 120GB HD in original iMac. Formatted disk as specified for OS X (first partition 7.45 GB). Verified disk etc. using disk utility; no problems. However: …
A friend gave my family a 2 or 3 year old Mac Powerbook G4 when they moved away. We have two PCs(which we understand much better) and we would like to transfer the 2500+ songs on the mac over to the pcs, that way we can put them on ipods, …
Hello, I have a javascript code (a part of it is in php) that populates a pull-down menu. It works perfectly well with Explorer, Netscape and Firefox under Windows. But impossible to make it work with Explorer or Safari under Mac!!! Is javascript different between windows and mac? Here's the …
Hello, I was trying to set up different users on my Imac. In doing this I mistakenly deleted my mail app. How do I reinstall this without erasing the rest of my hard drive. Thanks
i am new to networking so please bear with me... i have a linksys router, and i had noticed that my jabber file transfers weren't working, so i decided to ask a friend, he said to make it a DMZ...so i did, and now i can't access my router! now …
i need to save to my desk top but it's telling me that i do not have significate acces privilleges.I brought the computer from some one i dont see any more so if there is a pass code i dont think i can get it.however there are other pass codes …
I recently purchased a FireWire/USB hard drive for my G3. It works fine in both systems when I use the USB port but with the FireWire port, when I boot into Panther (10.3) it mounts as expected, but when I boot into System 9.2.2, the system freezes (the cursor will …
hello , i facing problem while trying to run .Net web services in Apache web server on Mac os x. while running .Net web services on XSP its throwing an error and in Apache web server its just showing first line of the .asmx file. i would be very thankful …
Hello all, who could help me identify the loose cable in my G5 and tell me where it should go? I've attached a picture of it. This morning I noticed a strange reflection coming from behind the grill of the mac and lo and behold: a loose cable! The mac's …
hi ya guys, i have a standard pc running xp. is it possible to partition my drive and run mac osx v10 3 panther as i have had a go on my mates g5 and loved the operating system. however it will be alot cheaper to buy the os than …
I started playing runescape at school they have Dell computer and runescape plays just fine but when I try it on my computer it dosent work. I have looked all over the place trying to find a way to play it. Can anyone help, My computer is mac OS 9.2
Hi, i have recently reinstalled mac osx panther (upgrade from jaguar) on my g4; now im trying to install creative suite1 (premium) but it isnt working. The installer finishes, then when i double click the application, the icon bounces in the dock a few times then dissappears - ive tried …
ok heres the deal we got 3 g4's and each one is not detecting the hard drive two of them we are trying to install linux on and one im trying to install G4 Mac os X yet its the same the hard drives have been changed the cables aswell …
Has anyone used IBMs Via Voice voice recognition software? I need to know if it recognizes multiple voices for transcription or is just "trained" for one voice? Also, any Quick Books 2005 users out there? I am searching for a good tutorial and most are oriented for the PC version. …
I Have Recieved A G4 From My Late Aunt But Now Cant Get Into Mac Osx Or Even Get The Cd Out Of The Drive. Is There Anything I Can Do Because I Dont Stay Near Any Mac Dealers And I Would Really Like To Use The G4. Please If …
I've just got a 02 X3 mobile phone with USB output on it, I also got a powerMac G4 runnin on OS X. When I plug the phone in the system does not register the device, that I have connected so where do i need to be looking, for access …
Hi I´ve been using photoshop over windows platform for years, and i´m proud of my huge collection of plug ins and brushes, but my question is: does my brushes and plug ins work on Photoshop on Panther? Please tell me they do, please!!!!!! :cry:
[URL=http://www.caphyon.com/]Caphyon LLC[/URL], a software company, on Wednesday announced the release of Advanced Web Ranking 3.8, a tool that helps check web site's position on all major search engines. Advanced Web Ranking runs on Mac OS X, Windows 98/2000/XP, Linux and Solaris. It queries 300 search engines and finds the website's …
I am a complete newbie to computers, but am a very fast learner. I would be more than happy to answer any veterinary questions you might have in exchange for help with simple Apple questions... What I would want to do is exchange email addresses off list and feel comfortable …
i want to upgrade my graphics card from ATI,Rage 8mb to any thing. please help i have os x 10.38 on my power book
Help me. I'm not very good with macs but I have on. I have a flat screen iMac G4 and it is not working well. I went to use my restore CD (6) and after I got to the third disk it said that it could not restore the restricted-segment …
Hi all you lovely people, I'm running a G4 Quicksilver 733hz, 890ish Ram, Motu 2408 mark2+3 cards, logic 7, having the usual problems with CPU freaking out if I put any amount of plugins/virtual instruments on (more of a problem now as all new stuff is hungrier than ever) someone …
I have been trying to help a customer with upgrading a handfull of his MACs to Gigabit, but not really being a MAC person, I didn't notice the version of OS version most Gigabit NICs require. Now I know they arn't going to upgrade their OS to OSX just for …
Hi I am looking to buy a mac laptop that is able to operate industry standurd software, can anyone tell me a spec suitable to do this...i have looked at a few although coming from a pc i understand macs do not need as high a spec to run at …
I am an architect working on macs. I have an idea i would like to create. I would like the ability to right click my mouse when in a text field, and have an "architects custom keypad" show up at my cursor, so i can easily enter feet and inches …
[FONT=Times New Roman]whats up[/FONT]\ WHATS UP EVERYONE ..IM NEW TO THE MAC WORLD AND HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS..I HOPE I FIND SOME HELPFUL PEOPLE ONLINE THANKS
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