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Tobvy's Smah...




  cushid




 
In light of our last computer discussion I thought I would post a few Nineties? Sheesh, I don't even have CD in my car. I'm still stuck with
tips for Mac users: cassette tape, not that I have any to play. I may as well just regrow
(1) A program is hanging with the "wheel" spinning: the mullet and buy myself an IROC
Command-Option-Escape forces the program to quit. I feel so bad for you and your car. Maybe we'll all have to get you a
(2) Now your RAM has boggled crapy instruction residing in it you Zap new one for Xmas. Ask beocx. He's the one with all the c-notes... Unless
the PRAM (cleanse the memory) go to restart and select it, as soon as sinkos mom used them all up at bingo.
the screen goes blank select and hold Command-Option-P-R, do not release I have a six disc changer built in my F150. But I rarely use it. My iPod
the keys until you hear the start up "chong" twice, then release the streams through my Bose 16 speaker system wirelessly by tuning the FM
keys, the RAM is now clear of any illegal instruction, it was holding in radio station to something like 84.5. Works like a charm - better than
memory that caused the crash, be it clicking on something 90 times to XRadio! Over 12,000 songs and 15 hours of Lewis Black comedy gets me
trying to get it to respond, or any number of corrupt instructions. through every trip in my Ford truck! I love new technology. Just wish I
(3) Take a snap shot of your entire desktop Command-Shift-3 you will had an integral dock rather than the clunky "aftermarket" device I use
hear a camera shutter sound, and on your desk top will be a PNG file you through my powered 12v socket.
can open that in preview and "Save As" a JPEG and share it with the What are cassette tapes?
world. meki
(4) Take a snap shot of something you have on your screen I'm trying to install a pirated copy of windows 7, that I got from the
Command-Shift-4 you will see your mouse turn to cross hairs, slide it up USPS that was addressed to someone in Yuma, on my tandy and I can't seem
to where you'd like to start the "pic" and click and hold the mouse and to get it to take. I was using the serial number beocx and it keeps
draw a box around the area, release the mouse and you will hear a camera saying it needs to be kept under 41 degrees or it can't be used... Any
shutter sound, and on your desk top will be a PNG file you can open that suggestions???
in preview and "Save As" a JPEG and share it with the world. Friendily,
This is Just a Few Macintosh Tips any one else have any PC/Mac tips to OK, so what have you guys heard about the new windows operating system?
share? (I erased the rest of my question as I'm afriad of pulling a mikej...)
Jim Abiash2bum




 
PC Tip Hey Scott while we have you here:
If you bought an off-the-shelf system (HP, Compaq, Dell, etc.) basically Is Vista a big jump from XP? I'm using XP on my PC is it worth the cash
anything that isn't custom built or had any kind of pre-installed to upgrade?, mines a twin 3.0 with 2 gigs of ram so im sure it will
software, look at your Process list (right click the taskbar, choose handle it if it's a more taxing system, is it buggy?
Task Manager, then the Processes tab.) Chances are you have a billion, any comments one way or the other?
give or take a few, processes running. Thank You
If you have a billion, you need to do some Google hunting and look at Jimbee
every one of the processes. Windows pre-installs and manufacturers jimba
stick so much crap starting up automatically that a brand new out of the Totally missed this post - sorry. Yep, it is a pretty big jump from XP -
box computer will run twice as fast with some streamlining from the is it worth it? Probably not. I am waiting for my free upgrade to
default installation. Windows 7. Supposed to be everything Vista is not - we'll see.
Start -> Run -> services.msc is where you can find all the processes and beech
disable them once you identify them. Abiash2bum




 
It is ridiculous all the crap that automatically starts up. I'm trying to install a pirated copy of windows 7, that I got from the
cushid




  USPS that was addressed to someone in Yuma, on my tandy and I can't seem
PC Tip to get it to take. I was using the serial number beocx and it keeps
If you bought an off-the-shelf system (HP, Compaq, Dell, etc.) basically saying it needs to be kept under 41 degrees or it can't be used... Any
anything that isn't custom built or had any kind of pre-installed suggestions???
software, look at your Process list (right click the taskbar, choose Friendily,
Task Manager, then the Processes tab.) Chances are you have a billion, OK, so what have you guys heard about the new windows operating system?
give or take a few, processes running. (I erased the rest of my question as I'm afriad of pulling a mikej...)
If you have a billion, you need to do some Google hunting and look at Well, you are doing a lot of stuff wrong here. First you need to put the
every one of the processes. Windows pre-installs and manufacturers pirate disk in your kitchen oven preheated to somewhere around 105 - 110
stick so much crap starting up automatically that a brand new out of the degrees and keep it there for two to three days - kind of like
box computer will run twice as fast with some streamlining from the simulating a ride in the back of a mailman's truck as he drives from
default installation. Albuquerque to Yuma.
Start -> Run -> services.msc is where you can find all the processes and beach2 7368%$THIS &89032 IS 128945^&* BULL 098765$ SHIT - and it will
disable them once you identify them. take right off! I promise!
It is ridiculous all the crap that automatically starts up. Anyway - I'm supposed to get a free upgrade to W7 for the tower I just
Mac Tip: Don't buy a PC (see copied post above) bought - supposed to be an improvement - uh huh - we'll see.
Latest iTunes update (released today) 9.01 http://www.apple.com/itunes beacheroo
download/ Do yourself a favor and update. Biggest fix is the MiniPlayer Tobvy's Smah...




 
shrinks again without using the Option key! Jimbo
Tobvy's Smah...




  Totally missed this post - sorry. Yep, it is a pretty big jump from XP -
PC Tip is it worth it? Probably not. I am waiting for my free upgrade to
If you bought an off-the-shelf system (HP, Compaq, Dell, etc.) basically Windows 7. Supposed to be everything Vista is not - we'll see.
anything that isn't custom built or had any kind of pre-installed beech
software, look at your Process list (right click the taskbar, choose Great let us know how that goes
Task Manager, then the Processes tab.) Chances are you have a billion, jimskee
give or take a few, processes running. Well, you are doing a lot of stuff wrong here. First you need to put the
If you have a billion, you need to do some Google hunting and look at pirate disk in your kitchen oven preheated to somewhere around 105 - 110
every one of the processes. Windows pre-installs and manufacturers degrees and keep it there for two to three days - kind of like
stick so much crap starting up automatically that a brand new out of the simulating a ride in the back of a mailman's truck as he drives from
box computer will run twice as fast with some streamlining from the Albuquerque to Yuma.
default installation. beach2 7368%$THIS &89032 IS 128945^&* BULL 098765$ SHIT - and it will
Start -> Run -> services.msc is where you can find all the processes and take right off! I promise!
disable them once you identify them. Anyway - I'm supposed to get a free upgrade to W7 for the tower I just
It is ridiculous all the crap that automatically starts up. bought - supposed to be an improvement - uh huh - we'll see.
ThankYou meki I have a PC and did not know that, is that why it boots beacheroo
like a drunk sailor? One of their ads says it's stable... not a very good ad for vista.....
jim They are trying to say they figured it out??? I've never had a stable
Tobvy's Smah...




  computer/advanced phone..... Might be nice for a change! Let us know how
Mac Tip: Don't buy a PC (see copied post above) it is. Upgrading from Vista will likely take DAYS as you will have to
Latest iTunes update (released today) 9.01 http://www.apple.com/itunes answer, Are you sure you want to do this?, at least 750,000 times! ;>D
download/ Do yourself a favor and update. Biggest fix is the MiniPlayer Tobvy's Smah...




 
shrinks again without using the Option key! Just saw a add on TV system 7........... 10/22/09 glad I didn't buy
Your killing me mikej You are a die hard Macist Vista
shillj




  jimskarenee
Jim, cushid




 
I have always known about the Command-Shift-3 to take a screen shot but Just saw a add on TV system 7........... 10/22/09 glad I didn't buy
did not know about the C-S-4 for a partial image. Vista
I down loaded a widget for Firefox called Screengrab which essentially jimskarenee
does both of these tasks. The strange part is that once it downloads and What is System 7? Is that a new OS for Windows? I'm not that familiar
installs, there are no directions of where it is or how to use it. with PC OS's, so excuse the question. Not familiar with Vista either,
I went to the author's linkable page where many others complained to her but have heard reference to it many times. I'm assuming that's a
of this but learned that it is at the bottom of the right click optons commercial OS for Windows?
menu. For the first time ever I'm contemplating a very small laptop (PC) just
dhanks for the Mac tip. for travel to have Internet access. Like others have stated, Mac's are a
Shelly bit pricey, and for the little travel I do, I wouldn't mind spending
cushid




  just a couple hundred. I've a brother-in-law that has a small laptop
Your killing me mikej You are a die hard Macist that he uses for this and it looked great for single purpose such as
jimbob access online when traveling. I believe his was about $300 or so. I
Mac tip: don't want a large screen, nothing bulky. Again - just want to be able
I NEVER use software update. Too many issues. Much better to download to access my email and pop in on the Source while on the road. Do they
directly from Apple website. And when downloading OS updates - using the have such an animal in the 7"-8" size? I believe that's all my BIL had.
"Combo" updates is usually the most trouble free way of updating. I'm thinking ahead for a short "road trip" on my Honda sometime late
Yep - I'm a DIEDIEDIEDIEDIEDIE HARD Mac Enthusiast! Like everything else October or early November. Maybe 2-3 days. Traveling light, but will
in my life - I strive for perfection in everything I do - and only Macs want my camera and a small laptop. Something easily stashed in my
can Xenp make that possible... handlebar basket.
iTunes for girls? What do you use - Eight Track tapes? You DO KNOW Seriously, maybe just a backpack, maybe 300 miles up the Appalachian
that PC owners also use iTunes? Sure you do. I'm betting you have a Pink Trail. Kind of a nature hike, but on the motorcycle. Motels at night, of
iPod strapped to your waist right now! course. No camping as I'm traveling alone and no wench to cook fer me...
meki le femme mike
Abiash2bum




  Abiash2bum




 
Mac Tip: Don't buy a PC (see copied post above) What is System 7? Is that a new OS for Windows? I'm not that familiar
Latest iTunes update (released today) 9.01 http://www.apple.com/itunes with PC OS's, so excuse the question. Not familiar with Vista either,
download/ Do yourself a favor and update. Biggest fix is the MiniPlayer but have heard reference to it many times. I'm assuming that's a
shrinks again without using the Option key! commercial OS for Windows?
I know you were making a joke mikej, but you think Apple stuff is For the first time ever I'm contemplating a very small laptop (PC) just
perfect? How about the latest fiasco with the iPhone - they pushed an for travel to have Internet access. Like others have stated, Mac's are a
upgrade to all the phones and about 50% of the phones now devour the bit pricey, and for the little travel I do, I wouldn't mind spending
battery in less than 8 hours without ever touching the phone - Apple has just a couple hundred. I've a brother-in-law that has a small laptop
no clue. In fact they have sent out another program to monitor the that he uses for this and it looked great for single purpose such as
phone's battery to see if they can figure out what happened. access online when traveling. I believe his was about $300 or so. I
PC's and Mac's only differ in their operating system as Bluesin don't want a large screen, nothing bulky. Again - just want to be able
mentioned. Macs are far superior with their GUI's and manipulating to access my email and pop in on the Source while on the road. Do they
graphics - in the "artsy" world. They are no better than a PC when it have such an animal in the 7"-8" size? I believe that's all my BIL had.
comes to programs like AutoCad. I'm thinking ahead for a short "road trip" on my Honda sometime late
I'm sorry, but I am tired of hearing how superior Mac is as far as October or early November. Maybe 2-3 days. Traveling light, but will
quality and so forth. Their MTBF (mean time between failure) is no want my camera and a small laptop. Something easily stashed in my
better than HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, etc. It just depends on whether your handlebar basket.
components were built the morning after a Chinese New Year's celebration Seriously, maybe just a backpack, maybe 300 miles up the Appalachian
or three days later when the hangovers have subsided. Between my Trail. Kind of a nature hike, but on the motorcycle. Motels at night, of
personal computers and my work computers, I have had over 20 PC's, and course. No camping as I'm traveling alone and no wench to cook fer me...
have never had a component failure on any of them. My stepdaughter has a meki
Macbook which she is ready to throw in Lake Huron. It goes to the Apple System 7 or Windows 7 is the latest OS from Microsoft. Vista is the
store at least twice a year, sometimes three, the line is out the door current OS and comes in too many flavors: Basic, home, home premium,
for the service counter, and if she's lucky, she gets it back in two Ultimate, and a business version. Windows XP was before Vista and is
weeks. Plus, she is treated like a criminal and they try and blame her still supported - for now anyway.
for a failed motherboard! I know that is anecdotal, but she is my wife's cushid




 
kid System 7 or Windows 7 is the latest OS from Microsoft. Vista is the
Mac's are a fine machine for specific purposes, and maybe someday I'll current OS and comes in too many flavors: Basic, home, home premium,
own one - when they cut their prices in half and become competitive with Ultimate, and a business version. Windows XP was before Vista and is
a PC. Obviously the new high school in Jersey has more money that those still supported - for now anyway.
in AZ, as most of the schools here have reverted back to the PC http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id...p;type=category
platform. One reason is initial cost, and more important - that's what beocx
the kids will be exposed to in the big world. beocx,
Enjoy your Macs, but please stop telling us PC folks how superior Macs That's EXACTLY what I was looking for. Have you any experience with
are - because they are not! them? My BIL loves his, I believe he did refer to it as a "netbook". I
cushid




  sure wish Apple had one. But that's not critical as I only want it for
I know you were making a joke mikej, but you think Apple stuff is net use.
perfect? How about the latest fiasco with the iPhone - they pushed an mike
upgrade to all the phones and about 50% of the phones now devour the Abiash2bum




 
battery in less than 8 hours without ever touching the phone - Apple has beach,
no clue. In fact they have sent out another program to monitor the That's EXACTLY what I was looking for. Have you any experience with
phone's battery to see if they can figure out what happened. them? My BIL loves his, I believe he did refer to it as a "netbook". I
PC's and Mac's only differ in their operating system as Bluesin sure wish Apple had one. But that's not critical as I only want it for
mentioned. Macs are far superior with their GUI's and manipulating net use.
graphics - in the "artsy" world. They are no better than a PC when it meki
comes to programs like AutoCad. Sorry, I never have touched one, and don't know anyone that has one.
I'm sorry, but I am tired of hearing how superior Mac is as far as Your favorite store has a pretty good selection:
quality and so forth. Their MTBF (mean time between failure) is no http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx...=BC&topnav=
better than HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, etc. It just depends on whether your b
components were built the morning after a Chinese New Year's celebration cushid




 
or three days later when the hangovers have subsided. Between my Sorry, I never have touched one, and don't know anyone that has one.
personal computers and my work computers, I have had over 20 PC's, and Your favorite store has a pretty good selection:
have never had a component failure on any of them. My stepdaughter has a http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx...=BC&topnav=
Macbook which she is ready to throw in Lake Huron. It goes to the Apple b
store at least twice a year, sometimes three, the line is out the door Tobvy's Smah...




 
for the service counter, and if she's lucky, she gets it back in two just thought I would throw that out there
weeks. Plus, she is treated like a criminal and they try and blame her jimmy
for a failed motherboard! I know that is anecdotal, but she is my wife's vrucired




 
kid Sorry, I never have touched one, and don't know anyone that has one.
Mac's are a fine machine for specific purposes, and maybe someday I'll Your favorite store has a pretty good selection:
own one - when they cut their prices in half and become competitive with http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx...=BC&topnav=
a PC. Obviously the new high school in Jersey has more money that those b
in AZ, as most of the schools here have reverted back to the PC getting in late on this discussion. we are pc users and always have
platform. One reason is initial cost, and more important - that's what been. we have W7 on order to replace vista. i don't mind vista, but it
the kids will be exposed to in the big world. does have a few issues and we got W7 OS for 1/2 price, so it was only
Enjoy your Macs, but please stop telling us PC folks how superior Macs like $75CDN.
are - because they are not! anyway, we also just picked up our first netbook (seen here). we got it
beocx for $329cdn and it has been great so far, only a few weeks old. it's
beocx, got GREAT battery life, can sure the new on our home network, or
This is exactly why I did not want to start a Mac/PC debate. I've been anywhere we take it that has wifi and it's got a near full size
hearing both sides since 1984. There is never a concession from either keyboard. doesn't come with an optical drive like larger laptops, but
side as to which is better or worse. It's as bad as the Hatfields and we wanted a smaller cheaper cpu to have outside, take with us etc.
the McCoys! And I'd just as soon not start any rift between the Vermont Castings VM448N 3 Burner Natural Gas Grill with Mica Blue Lid
friendships earned here - so I'll just go quietly into the night with my cushid




 
thoughts on the controversy. Personally - I'm finding myself almost Please steer me correctly. If this means (as per Jim) that I'd have to
always on the defense just because of the larger numbers of PC users out pay an additional monthly fee - all bets are off on a netbook!
there - and it does get lame after a bit. So you can get your Mac/PC mike
paintbrush and color me gone from this debate! You guys mean more to me Tobvy's Smah...




 
than a pile of diodes and printed circuits... I dont know meki but for my apple lap top, they want more for the
I'd still enjoy seeing a few tips here (on both platforms, of course)! I wireless connection, it is verizon and its like adding another phone
can see the validity of this thread, as well as the original intent of line that has web access 50bucks a month.................
my Safari thread - merely to Xenp and aid those encountering issues with Abiash2bum




 
either their computer, the software, browsers or connectivity problems Please steer me correctly. If this means (as per Jim) that I'd have to
with the Source boards. pay an additional monthly fee - all bets are off on a netbook!
So - hopefully all others here will also go white with this debate, mike
okay? cushid




 
Always your friend - mike So, mikej, unless you are planning on stopping under a big tree, miles
Tobvy's Smah...




  from civilization, to check e-mail or play on the Source, you don't need
OPPP's mikej, I would like to retract my last post please, beocx the air card.
please don't take my comments as a personal attack on yourself or your Have you thought about a "smart phone" such as a Blackberry, Windows
preference of the PC, like I stated before I own both Mac and PC. I Mobile or iPhone? I have answered numerous posts here using my Samsung
started this thread with the intent as mikej stated to Xenp source Saga. Kind of cumbersome with those little tiny keys, but it works. I
members with computer issues (I learned a great tip already on how to also have my business and personal e-mail accounts that go to it as
clean up my start up issues with my PC) So Please lets all try to Tone well. I can't use an iPhone because the AT&T coverage is almost
it down a bit (including myself) and not make this a PC/Mac debate, that non-existent in Yuma.
seams to be as hot as religion, but I would enjoy some more helpful Confooosed yet?
"computer" tips, to keep my time here at the source zipping along. beocx
Gentlemen, Thank You Just as I thought. The Netbook seems to be my most viable option. I do
Jim wish for a larger screen than what today's phones offer. But my 14"
Abiash2bum




  Wallstreet Laptop is just too large to carry in a backpack, hence the
No offense was taken until you resorted to name calling..... then it desire for a Netbook.
became personal I use Verizon for my cell phone account, and I'm up for their "New Every
Delete the post yourself Two" phone in November. I've had the Razor3 for a couple of years now,
Signed, and while it's been rock solid, I'm looking at the options for a new
the idiotic moron for not buying a Mac phone in two months. My first choice would have been an iPhone, but
Tobvy's Smah...




  Verizon and Apple can't seem to play nicely together, and I DON"T want
No offense was taken until you resorted to name calling..... then it to switch to AT&T (in my area they suck). I'm not that educated as to
became personal what Blackberry has to offer me, but will be researching all the phones
Delete the post yourself carried by Verizon weeks before my Contract expires.
Signed, Other than the short day trips, and an occasional overnight or two, I'm
the idiotic moron for not buying a Mac always close to my computers. So I'm not sure I need a cell phone to
beocx I did in no way insinuate you were a moron for not purchasing a replace my laptop (my Razor can access the net through Verizon Mobile
Macintosh and don't understand how you read that into my saying people Web), but it's slow, clunky and typing on a cell phone keyboard is not
paying more for mac's are not idiot's, they buy them for a reason, I my idea of fun!
guess I am to assume you called my mother a slut when you said kids A 10" screen or so seems perfect - I can also envision it replacing my
needed to learn PC's to cope in the "Big World". laptop when on appointments with clients for input of measurements,
vnuesin




  layouts, etc. Also the capability of showing photos from my portfolio on
Sheesh, I think all of you are crazy, I mean clearly OS2 was and still site is another boon. The 12"-15" laptops offered by Apple are not very
is the best operating system around:>) large - but compared to the Netbooks they do dwarf them! And I like to
Tubby, as someone who's life is in computers I can tell you that the travel light (just not 2.5"-3.0" like a cell phone screen).
main reason PC makers don't invest any time and energy into MAC mike
compatibility is that their simply is not enough of a market-share Tobvy's Smah...




 
presence out there for them to invest in it and the expense would Confooosed yet?
literally cause PC's to rocket to about the price of a MAC if they did beocx
so. Its different for MAC because they are trying to pick off That's me as well Scott, in the trailer, in my truck, I can send and
market-share from 95% of the world. receive my emails with drawings from Architect's or log into the office
beocx, I always get a chuckle in these discussions the same as I do with and such. I use Verizon also.
my IBM counterparts who still preach the gospel about mainframes and NapaGrinn




 
whatnot and I always just shut them up by reminding them that there is That's me as well Scott, in the trailer, in my truck, I can send and
10 times the amount of computing power in the worlds cellphones as there receive my emails with drawings from Architect's or log into the office
is in all the worlds mainframes combined. If you think that the MAC/PC and such. I use Verizon also.
wars are testy then don't get in the middle of a UNIX/Mainframe ZOS jimba
discussion, or heck stay out of the way of a MVS vs VM discussion as I any of you guys are looking for a remote VPN solution like gotomypc or
things will get bloody indeed. Then there's the DB2/Oracle/Sybase/MySQL just read access to your files from another location over an encrypted
wars, sheesh I really do get a chuckle out of how adamantly biased connection.
people are about their chosen software platform of any given kind:>) Take a look at http://gbridge.com you will need a gmail account and a
For you MAC guys, you guys do know that Mr Jobs stole a lot of his pc to use it. cost:$0.00
technology from Xerox right? Of course, that technology is long gone as BTW I am a network engineer...I come come here to get away from work.
MAC pretty much dumped it and just went with a unix based platform like but, if you have any questions, I may be able to Xenp.
everyone else and of course their stubbornness in sticking with that NG
original system nearly lost the company for them... Kirkland Signature Professional 720-0193
cushid




  - All 304 S.S., 85k BTU,
Holy Cow! I'm hoping all these heated words are done and gone now. I'd - Side Burner
like everyone to shake hands with a smile and move on. I'm sure no - Sear Burner
words were spoken with any real intent to hurt, but this debate, as I - Rotis. Burner
stated can turn the best of friends into snarling savages. Hopefully all - 4 Grill Burners
we have are a few ruffled feathers, and for those I'll happily e-mail a - 2 Storage DrawersAdded:
debit card number with sufficient funds to buy each a few drinks! - Dual BBQ LED Grill Lights
Jim, I've deleted your post. And I'm going to take the liberty of - Dual Teflon Cutting boards
deleting all posts from any member after this that has any references to - Maverick ET-72 Remote thermometerand
the superiority of either platform. Obviously it leads to an out of - 38 inch vertical Great outdoors Gas Smoker
control situation too quickly. Macs or PCs, they all have worked to Abiash2bum




 
bring us together here, and there was no requirement to use either to I any of you guys are looking for a remote VPN solution like gotomypc or
join up. I'm assuming that's because they both do the jobs we purchased just read access to your files from another location over an encrypted
them for, and that should be all we need to know. All positive tips and connection.
advice is more than welcome here, but being as we are all men here, that Take a look at http://gbridge.com you will need a gmail account and a
means we are too immature to get into philosophical debates over the pc to use it. cost:$0.00
merits of Mac/PC platforms (or PC/Mac for those obsessed with leading BTW I am a network engineer...I come come here to get away from work.
names). At least that's what my wife likes to say (men are immature). but, if you have any questions, I may be able to Xenp.
mike NG
Tobvy's Smah...




  dhanks NG,
Holy Cow! I'm hoping all these heated words are done and gone now. I'd I've heard of this, but never really looked at it. might give it a try
like everyone to shake hands with a smile and move on. I'm sure no this weekend when i am back in Phoenix.
words were spoken with any real intent to hurt, but this debate, as I Sorry, we have now included a thread for almost every profession! Hard
stated can turn the best of friends into snarling savages. Hopefully all to get away from work!!!!!
we have are a few ruffled feathers, and for those I'll happily e-mail a beach
debit card number with sufficient funds to buy each a few drinks! NapaGrinn




 
Jim, I've deleted your post. And I'm going to take the liberty of Just as I thought. The Netbook seems to be my most viable option. I do
deleting all posts from any member after this that has any references to wish for a larger screen than what today's phones offer. But my 14"
the superiority of either platform. Obviously it leads to an out of Wallstreet Laptop is just too large to carry in a backpack, hence the
control situation too quickly. Macs or PCs, they all have worked to desire for a Netbook.
bring us together here, and there was no requirement to use either to I use Verizon for my cell phone account, and I'm up for their "New Every
join up. I'm assuming that's because they both do the jobs we purchased Two" phone in November. I've had the Razor3 for a couple of years now,
them for, and that should be all we need to know. All positive tips and and while it's been rock solid, I'm looking at the options for a new
advice is more than welcome here, but being as we are all men here, that phone in two months. My first choice would have been an iPhone, but
means we are too immature to get into philosophical debates over the Verizon and Apple can't seem to play nicely together, and I DON"T want
merits of Mac/PC platforms (or PC/Mac for those obsessed with leading to switch to AT&T (in my area they suck). I'm not that educated as to
names). At least that's what my wife likes to say (men are immature). what Blackberry has to offer me, but will be researching all the phones
meki carried by Verizon weeks before my Contract expires.
Thank You meki. Other than the short day trips, and an occasional overnight or two, I'm
Now for a question Can I copy my windows XP system disk for a friend and always close to my computers. So I'm not sure I need a cell phone to
not give him the serial # because I'm registered with Microsoft or if i replace my laptop (my Razor can access the net through Verizon Mobile
do give him the # will there be problem. Web), but it's slow, clunky and typing on a cell phone keyboard is not
cushid




  my idea of fun!
Thank You meki. A 10" screen or so seems perfect - I can also envision it replacing my
Now for a question Can I copy my windows XP system disk for a friend and laptop when on appointments with clients for input of measurements,
not give him the serial # because I'm registered with Microsoft or if i layouts, etc. Also the capability of showing photos from my portfolio on
do give him the # will there be problem. site is another boon. The 12"-15" laptops offered by Apple are not very
Laws state that ownership of your system disk is for either single use large - but compared to the Netbooks they do dwarf them! And I like to
or multiple (depending on how you bought it), therefore nobody can travel light (just not 2.5"-3.0" like a cell phone screen).
legally advise you to share the disk, registration number or not... meki
That being said - I've installed my Microsoft Works (Excel, Word, etc) I love my iPhone and I am a PC guy. Much better than the palm PDA's and
on all of my computers in two locations. Guess I should be hearing the I was/am a PALM Developer with 15+ application... (Zero sales these
FBI knocking on my door shortly. days)
NO - the Source cannot condone Software Piracy - which is what you For full time communications the iPhone is not the perfect mobile
propose... office. but it is great for having full access to your email, Colindar
meki (the Moderator) on many different email services in one location.
vnuesin




  I can even remote desktop into one of my servers if needed
Thank You meki. THe newest 10 inch screen versions seems to be a good fit. Costco is
Now for a question Can I copy my windows XP system disk for a friend and carrying the ACER and HP locally with accessories... check them out
not give him the serial # because I'm registered with Microsoft or if i Napa
do give him the # will there be problem. Kirkland Signature Professional 720-0193
You have to go through a process at Microsoft to enable a copy of any of - All 304 S.S., 85k BTU,
their operating systems and he would not be able to enable it which - Side Burner
would shut it down after a given time period... - Sear Burner
Dave - Rotis. Burner
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  - 4 Grill Burners
Thank You meki. - 2 Storage DrawersAdded:
Now for a question Can I copy my windows XP system disk for a friend and - Dual BBQ LED Grill Lights
not give him the serial # because I'm registered with Microsoft or if i - Dual Teflon Cutting boards
do give him the # will there be problem. - Maverick ET-72 Remote thermometerand
I agree with meki - what you are asking definitely violates software - 38 inch vertical Great outdoors Gas Smoker
piracy laws. Also, your friend would not be able to load XP without the Abiash2bum




 
serial number or whatever Microsoft calls that long string of Carbonite Update.
alpha-numeric characters. It took almost 72 hours to back up the initial 13GB of data that it
beach found. I then went through and told it to back up more stuff I keep in
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  obscure places in the file system - like my blackmail photos Now it
I agree with meki - what you are asking definitely violates software knows to look there too.
piracy laws. Also, your friend would not be able to load XP without the So far so good - it puts a little green dot next to all files and
serial number or whatever Microsoft calls that long string of folders that have been backed up making it a piece of cake to see what
alpha-numeric characters. it missed if anything, and a yellow dot next to ones that are waiting to
beocx be backed up.
Thank You Scott, I didn't think It was a great Idea so when he asked to Will let you know if disaster strikes....
borrow it I said let me think about that for a second, glad I asked, beach
because he gave me Microsoft "Office" for my PC I thought maybe I could vrucired




 
return the favor. I love my iPhone and I am a PC guy. Much better than the palm PDA's and
Jim I was/am a PALM Developer with 15+ application... (Zero sales these
vnuesin




  days)
I agree with meki - what you are asking definitely violates software For full time communications the iPhone is not the perfect mobile
piracy laws. Also, your friend would not be able to load XP without the office. but it is great for having full access to your email, Colindar
serial number or whatever Microsoft calls that long string of on many different email services in one location.
alpha-numeric characters. I can even remote desktop into one of my servers if needed
beocx THe newest 10 inch screen versions seems to be a good fit. Costco is
Even with the serial number you have to go through an activation process carrying the ACER and HP locally with accessories... check them out
that would see it as a duplicate... Napa
Tobvy's Smah...




  you're like me. PC guy, but also have an iphone (no data plan, so i
Even with the serial number you have to go through an activation process have to use wifi) . i was too cheap to splurge for the extra $30/mth
that would see it as a duplicate... for the data plan, so i just use wifi. we also have a netbook like you
Dave I just called my buddy he says he has his # but his disk is are talking about, with a 10" screen and almost full size keyboard. it
damaged, is that ok to let him borrow the disk with his serial # he says does come in handy.
for some reason it freezes half way through booting and wont boot into buy i do love my iphone for the pda features: Colindar, reminders,
safe mode either? to-do list, document reader (just installed for $0.99) etc.
dhanks Guys..................jim Vermont Castings VM448N 3 Burner Natural Gas Grill with Mica Blue Lid
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  cushid




 
Thank You Scott, I didn't think It was a great Idea so when he asked to I was at Costco today and saw their 10" netbook. They have if for $339
borrow it I said let me think about that for a second, glad I asked, just the netbook, and $399 for a bundle (Accessory cd drive, sd card and
because he gave me Microsoft "Office" for my PC I thought maybe I could a Sovir). I was in too much of a rush to look close, but will study it
return the favor. later when time permits. I'm thinking that's not a bad price for what
Jim you get. I'm just concerned about having to learn PC stuff. I've heard
Jim, it can be daunting (PLEASE - that's not the beginning of another war)!!
I know that those kinds of favors are very tempting - I used to be a Just a little apprehensive. Then again, most of my friends have pc's and
software "pirate" in my previous lifetime. Then a funny thing happened - seem to get along fine. And some of them are a Big Mac short of a French
I became friends with a guy that had a wife, and two kids, and he wrote Fry, if you get my drift! So I should be fine... Dang it.. Wish Mac
software for a living. Not a biggy like MS, but small applications for would come out with one. It is possible - there's buzz on the "Apple
Doctors, Self Storage centers, and the like. I guess I suddenly had some Rumors" sites.
guilt pains that there are hundreds of people like him that try to eek mike
out a living in this field - what if all the doctors got together and Tobvy's Smah...




 
started swapping disks? Bad news for him. I will say that before I was at Costco today and saw their 10" netbook. They have if for $339
software stopped coming in a box with thick manuals, I cursed his ass just the netbook, and $399 for a bundle (Accessory cd drive, sd card and
for me having to buy a bookcase just to keep all my new "legal" software a Sovir). I was in too much of a rush to look close, but will study it
documentation He still laughs about that! later when time permits. I'm thinking that's not a bad price for what
I even bought a real copy of Office 2007 late last year - Ouch! But what you get. I'm just concerned about having to learn PC stuff. I've heard
a program - Word is still too complicated, but Excel is top notch. it can be daunting (PLEASE - that's not the beginning of another war)!!
scott Just a little apprehensive. Then again, most of my friends have pc's and
Abiash2bum




  seem to get along fine. And some of them are a Big Mac short of a French
Dave I just called my buddy he says he has his # but his disk is Fry, if you get my drift! So I should be fine... Dang it.. Wish Mac
damaged, is that ok to let him borrow the disk with his serial # he says would come out with one. It is possible - there's buzz on the "Apple
for some reason it freezes half way through booting and wont boot into Rumors" sites.
safe mode either? meki
dhanks Guys..................jim "It's so easy a cave man can do it" opps wrong companies slogan, PC's
Jim - just saw this post while I writing - the disk and serial # are are easy to use meki your just clicking on Icons like your Mac, one
related - he won't get past the initial loading screen where it asks for thing very cool about windows that Mac does not have is, lets say your
the number. PC is buzzing along wonderfully you can save that system configuration
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  (all the time if you want) and then you load a application or do
Jim - just saw this post while I writing - the disk and serial # are something that fouls it up, you can just revert to that saved system and
related - he won't get past the initial loading screen where it asks for be all happy again, right clicking may take a minute to learn, but if
the number. you connect a mouse to your Mac with right click functions they are
dhanks Scott I guess he will have to order a windows disk (maybe this supported (I don't know if you knew that or not?).
one he will take better care of) I will invite him over to go online jimbob
with my rig and order his disk, and maybe soften his blow with some of cushid




 
the brisket I have smoking out back, he also mentioned he would like to "It's so easy a cave man can do it" opps wrong companies slogan, PC's
reformat his drive since the whole machine has been buggy, I asked what are easy to use meki your just clicking on Icons like your Mac, one
about your files? he said, well I guess I'm going to lose them, So would thing very cool about windows that Mac does not have is, lets say your
this work? I take his drive out of his machine install it in mine as a PC is buzzing along wonderfully you can save that system configuration
secondary drive and burn him a disk of everything but his corrupt OS? or (all the time if you want) and then you load a application or do
would his drive as a secondary in my machine allow me to use my something that fouls it up, you can just revert to that saved system and
"restore" function to restore his system if I'm not booted from it? He be all happy again, right clicking may take a minute to learn, but if
is a really good friend and I would like to see him through this, and he you connect a mouse to your Mac with right click functions they are
even said he did not want to do anything illegal he was under the supported (I don't know if you knew that or not?).
assumption that the serial# was what you paid for not the disk, and is jimbob
registered with Microsoft as I am. thank You all again jim,
jim I use a kensington trackball, and am very adept at right click - use it
vnuesin




  All the time!
Dave I just called my buddy he says he has his # but his disk is Time Machine on the Mac saves system configurations every hour on the
damaged, is that ok to let him borrow the disk with his serial # he says hour, load a quirky app and foul it up - just instruct time machine to
for some reason it freezes half way through booting and wont boot into revert back to the last saved system before the quirkey app was loaded.
safe mode either? I'm assuming this is the same thing you are speaking of here on the PC
dhanks Guys..................jim side...
His HD is damaged, or his original install disk? mike
If he misplaced his install disk he can call Microsoft and get them to vrucired




 
send him another one for a small charge, he can also boot from your disk i know when i purchased our pc netbook, i heard people mentioning
and run a windows repair using it with no problem, however the issue "HACKINTOSH", so you might be able to hack it to run mac software.
there will be he'll lose any updates to his operating system code that again, i have no idea what they meant and i'm not a mac guy, but it
are not on your disk... might be worth looking into.
Tobvy's Smah...




  just like bbqs and smoker being moded to fit different needs, i guess
His HD is damaged, or his original install disk? pc's can be moded/hacked as well.
If he misplaced his install disk he can call Microsoft and get them to Vermont Castings VM448N 3 Burner Natural Gas Grill with Mica Blue Lid
send him another one for a small charge, he can also boot from your disk NapaGrinn




 
and run a windows repair using it with no problem, however the issue i know when i purchased our pc netbook, i heard people mentioning
there will be he'll lose any updates to his operating system code that "HACKINTOSH", so you might be able to hack it to run mac software.
are not on your disk... again, i have no idea what they meant and i'm not a mac guy, but it
Dave his disk has a deep scratch in it.............So he wont have to might be worth looking into.
pay full pop for a new disk? he is registered. just like bbqs and smoker being moded to fit different needs, i guess
And can use mine to restore? so boot from my disk and hit restore pc's can be moded/hacked as well.
instead of install? then go fetch tons of updates? As said there are certain models than will let you load the MAC OS on
great news for my friend Dennis, I think a nice brisket sandwich and a them without mucha hassel, but you have to get the right model....
cold beer will do him some good he's had a long day. search google. but you will not be able to get update from what I have
Thank you so much Guys for the very helpful info. heard, possible itunes issues....if you don't need issues.... get a
Jim netbook pc lol
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  Kirkland Signature Professional 720-0193
Thanks Scott I guess he will have to order a windows disk (maybe this - All 304 S.S., 85k BTU,
one he will take better care of) I will invite him over to go online - Side Burner
with my rig and order his disk, and maybe soften his blow with some of - Sear Burner
the brisket I have smoking out back, he also mentioned he would like to - Rotis. Burner
reformat his drive since the whole machine has been buggy, I asked what - 4 Grill Burners
about your files? he said, well I guess I'm going to lose them, So would - 2 Storage DrawersAdded:
this work? I take his drive out of his machine install it in mine as a - Dual BBQ LED Grill Lights
secondary drive and burn him a disk of everything but his corrupt OS? or - Dual Teflon Cutting boards
would his drive as a secondary in my machine allow me to use my - Maverick ET-72 Remote thermometerand
"restore" function to restore his system if I'm not booted from it? He - 38 inch vertical Great outdoors Gas Smoker
is a really good friend and I would like to see him through this, and he Tobvy's Smah...




 
even said he did not want to do anything illegal he was under the jim,
assumption that the serial# was what you paid for not the disk, and is I use a kensington trackball, and am very adept at right click - use it
registered with Microsoft as I am. thank You all again All the time!
jim Time Machine on the Mac saves system configurations every hour on the
Hmmm... I assume his machine won't even boot, which is why he can't back hour, load a quirky app and foul it up - just instruct time machine to
up his own files? That is a good plan to put his drive in your computer revert back to the last saved system before the quirkey app was loaded.
as a slave and try and retrieve whatever you can. The very first thing I'm assuming this is the same thing you are speaking of here on the PC
you need to do after installing his drive is run a complete virus scan side...
on that drive BEFORE you try saving files. There might be something meki
there that caused his failure in the first place. If ya got a secondary drive or a CD loaded, but if you install
I wouldn't try the system restore thing - he will wind up with your something that conflicts with your start up and don't know to hold down
serial number and things could get ugly. If he is a bonafied registered the shift key at boot up to fish it out of your system, Time Machine
user, Microsoft will send him a new disk - might have to pay shipping or isn't going to save you, been there tried that
something. jim
beach PS Tubby's going to Hollywood via Final Cut Pro
vnuesin




  cushid




 
Dave his disk has a deep scratch in it.............So he wont have to If ya got a secondary drive or a CD loaded, but if you install
pay full pop for a new disk? he is registered. something that conflicts with your start up and don't know to hold down
And can use mine to restore? so boot from my disk and hit restore the shift key at boot up to fish it out of your system, Time Machine
instead of install? then go fetch tons of updates? isn't going to save you, been there tried that
great news for my friend Dennis, I think a nice brisket sandwich and a jim
cold beer will do him some good he's had a long day. PS Tubby's going to Hollywood via Final Cut Pro
Thank you so much Guys for the very helpful info. jim,
Jim Shift key at startup just bypasses extensions. You may still have
I'm still confused, his HD is damaged and his original install disk is corrupt files that could cause issues, though maybe not at startup.
damaged also? I would just call microsoft and tell them what is up and But... I do have a second internal drive with a boot system on it, my
have him talk to them about using your disk to reinstall... CD drive can always start up with the original system disc, or I can
Tobvy's Smah...




  always use an external drive that also has a boot system should the
Hmmm... I assume his machine won't even boot, which is why he can't back internal drives both fail. The real purpose of Time Machine is to
up his own files? That is a good plan to put his drive in your computer "restore" a valid and safe operating system, as well as backup copies of
as a slave and try and retrieve whatever you can. The very first thing data - right?
you need to do after installing his drive is run a complete virus scan You don't need to have the CD already loaded. You can boot into the
on that drive BEFORE you try saving files. There might be something terminal and assign cd for the startup disc, or.. should booting fail
there that caused his failure in the first place. altogether, and you haven't preloaded a startup disc in the CD player,
I wouldn't try the system restore thing - he will wind up with your just holding down the left button on yer mouse will open the tray on
serial number and things could get ugly. If he is a bonafied registered startup, enabling you to insert a startup disc. That's another "Mac"
user, Microsoft will send him a new disk - might have to pay shipping or tip!
something. meki
beocx cushid




 
dhanks Scott he is on his way over now with his machine I will scan his PS Tubby's going to Hollywood via Final Cut Pro
drive first (great idea)then go grab all his doc's, he can Xenp me Tobvy's Smah...




 
navigate to any stuff I don't see so we don't miss anything, if I back Tubby's just casting for a tamer cat to play the part of his arch rival,
up his apps will they boot again for him or should he do fresh installs his brother "Frankie" the cat seems to want to claw him during
of those? rehearsals, Tubby will be appearing in a cameo role, whereas he will be
thank you jim preparing Sinks now legendary recipe "Burger in the Raw".
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  Previewing this fall, watch for local listings.
I'm still confused, his HD is damaged and his original install disk is Jimbob
damaged also? I would just call microsoft and tell them what is up and I any of you guys are looking for a remote VPN solution like gotomypc or
have him talk to them about using your disk to reinstall... just read access to your files from another location over an encrypted
I'm sorry if I was unclear Dave, his machine stalls half way through connection.
booting nor will safe mode boot, (I didn't ask if he can get DOS or not, Take a look at http://gbridge.com you will need a gmail account and a
but I guess that would not Xenp much) His windows install disk is pc to use it. cost:$0.00
scratched and won't come up in his CD drive, so the machine will not BTW I am a network engineer...I come come here to get away from work.
boot into his system pretty much dead in the water. It sounds like to me but, if you have any questions, I may be able to Xenp.
he has something he might have just installed fighting at start up with NG
another start up item? I know on a Mac he could hold down the shift key So you still need a connection to hook into this. It just lets you
at start up and it would boot a bare system allowing him to go fetch the access your computer from another one. You need a wifi connection or
conflicting culprit is there any such function for the PC? well i guess mobile broadband to get access to anything and that does cost. The free
that would be safe mode, i might have answered my own question there wifi connection is as long as wherever you are has a free connection.
Jim Most places are starting to charge for wifi... It aint gunna be free for
Tobvy's Smah...




  long. I can access my neighbors network from my house since it isn't
So my friend Dennis shows up with his PC, my first question was what secured so this is an option if they didn't set it up correctly...
changed before the crash, he said he added another stick of RAM I otherwise you have to pay for the connection... pretty much no such
pulled the stick out, his box booted right up, Duh Hello, earth to thing as a free lunch anymore.
Dennis, for the hell of it I put the Ram in my box what do you know it I do know someone that works for Verizon Wireless if you guys have any
froze, who woulda thought so now I'm out 3 beers and a brisket questions about the netbook. As I posted before, the broadband starts at
sangwitch, the things we do for friends dhanks every one for all your $39.99 a month for 250 mb.
great Xenp........... cushid




 
Jimbob So you still need a connection to hook into this. It just lets you
cushid




  access your computer from another one. You need a wifi connection or
So my friend Dennis shows up with his PC, my first question was what mobile broadband to get access to anything and that does cost. The free
changed before the crash, he said he added another stick of RAM I wifi connection is as long as wherever you are has a free connection.
pulled the stick out, his box booted right up, Duh Hello, earth to Most places are starting to charge for wifi... It aint gunna be free for
Dennis, for the hell of it I put the Ram in my box what do you know it long. I can access my neighbors network from my house since it isn't
froze, who woulda thought so now I'm out 3 beers and a brisket secured so this is an option if they didn't set it up correctly...
sangwitch, the things we do for friends dhanks every one for all your otherwise you have to pay for the connection... pretty much no such
great Xenp........... thing as a free lunch anymore.
Jimbob I do know someone that works for Verizon Wireless if you guys have any
You are the best friend! questions about the netbook. As I posted before, the broadband starts at
Mac/PC tip - When adding or removing memory, never touch the modules - $39.99 a month for 250 mb.
hold the stick by the edges. Also - be sure to use a ground strap to I'm not worried about finding a free wifi location. Here abouts on the
your wrist before opening your case. Static electric just loves to Jersey Shore, all the way up into New England there are literally
create havoc to not only memory chips, but hard drives, motherboards, hundreds (maybe thousands) of free wifi! NYC is saturated - public
video boards, etc.! The straps are readily available from Radio Shack libraries, bookstores, coffee shops, etc. Just about every hotel we've
as well as most vendors selling computer components. Costing as little stayed in has free wifi. Schools have great broadcast areas with free
as two bucks for the cheapie's up to a couple of sawbucks for good wifi. Most public parks offer it. Many restaurants offer it. I don't
quality ones, they are a MUST HAVE if you access the guts of your know who is going to start charging for it as there is just too much
computer! free connections around. And as long as I stay with Optimum, I should
And ALWAYS buy memory from a reliable source, preferably one that's been have no problem. Yes - you do have to pay your carrier for your home
around for a while. And accepts returns no questions asked! Bad memory connection (or office), but like I said, companies like Optimum offer
sticks are probably one of the most common culprits out there for the wifi free to all their subscribers.
creating issues! As your friend just found out. meki
mike And with neighbors like mine..... WOO HOO!!!! OK, my network is secured
Abiash2bum




  so MY neighbors can't us mine... but hey. If I don't pay my bill, I
So my friend Dennis shows up with his PC, my first question was what still can watch for mikej to start battles on The Source! ;>D
changed before the crash, he said he added another stick of RAM I shillj




 
pulled the stick out, his box booted right up, Duh Hello, earth to With my new iMac's large screen, using the highest resolution, and with
Dennis, for the hell of it I put the Ram in my box what do you know it my damaged right eye, I have been having a difficult time seeing the
froze, who woulda thought so now I'm out 3 beers and a brisket mouse cursor at times.
sangwitch, the things we do for friends dhanks every one for all your I remembered long ago a freeware application that enabled you to
great Xenp........... increase the mouse pointer size so I googled it.
Jimbob I was surprised to learn that Apple has this control built in now.
jimba. Mine is so big now that I will never lose sight of it again.
cushid




  Shelly
I'm to the point that I need to add another hard drive. My iTunes (le Abiash2bum




 
femme) and iPhoto Libraries alone add up to over 100 gigabytes of And if that doesn't work...... PAPERWEIGHT MODE!!!!!
hogged capacity. My shop programs, Optimize Pro (plywood cutup program), Sorry, I couldn't resist....
Canvas Pro, Quickbooks, Quicken, and data (mostly Excel spreadsheets beocx
and Word documents) eat up another 100 gigabytes. Add Adobe CS4 I just really hate it when someone steals my ID!!! It wasn't me shillj -
(Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat 9 Pro, Bridge, InDesign and Media honest!!!
Player. Sprinkle in Appleworks, Art Directors Toolkit 3, Freeway Pro, da sinko
all kinds of Apple Programs (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Dashboard, Garage It was beocx! He STOLE my avatar!
Band, iDVD, Quicktime Player Pro, iCal, iMovie, Palm programs, six Stirrin the chili,
browser programs (Firefox is the best!), and a gazillion fonts, plus cushid




 
dozens of other programs I can't think of at the moment - and my 500 For those with Optimum Online, they are now offering 2 Gig backup using
gigabyte hard drive is being taxed! My backup drive (also internal - and Carbonite for free. Upgrade to unlimited backup for $44.95/year. I'm
a Seagate) is also 500 gig. thinking my 1.5 terabyte backup drive cost me $329.00 so that's @ 7-1/3
So, I'm considering this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications years at $44.95. Probably well worth using Carbonite as they'll be no
Se...5&CatId=139. fears of a drive crashing.
I have two empty bays in my G5 tower, and am contemplating two of these Seriously looking into it. beocx - was it you who just started using
Seagate drives. I've always had good luck with Seagate. But I'm open to Carbonite? I remember a loooonnng initial backup, but after that does it
other suggestions. Any advice? I've thought about a RAID setup. I'm slow you down at all daily?
playing (literally) with fire keeping my iTunes and iPhoto resident on mike
the same hard drive I run my shop with. But desk space is limited, and Abiash2bum




 
I'm thinking of isolating at least these two programs on one of the For those with Optimum Online, they are now offering 2 Gig backup using
additional Seagate drives (well, the Libraries for them - which is the Carbonite for free. Upgrade to unlimited backup for $44.95/year. I'm
memory hog) so as to preclude problems as my total storage is reaching thinking my 1.5 terabyte backup drive cost me $329.00 so that's @ 7-1/3
it's limits. Also, my iMovie is reaching for the stars - video eats up years at $44.95. Probably well worth using Carbonite as they'll be no
tons of available storage! And I don't want to toss these videos, most fears of a drive crashing.
of them are shop operations, short videos showing techniques and Seriously looking into it. beocx - was it you who just started using
procedures for different fabrication processes. Also many of the Carbonite? I remember a loooonnng initial backup, but after that does it
hundreds of templates we've built are video taped so that we can easily slow you down at all daily?
view them to refresh how we applied them to the job at hand. So - it's meki
critical to have not only backup for these videos, but easy and quick Yep, it was me. The initial did take a long time. Actually the way it
access. works, it doesn't slow YOU down, but you slow IT down. It basically
I do have two additional desktops and one extra tower, but these are pauses whenever you are working on your computer. Now I don't even know
rather dated (processors cannot run some of the newer OS software it is there - other than it puts a little green dot next to every file
comfortably). And I don't have immediate plans for purchasing a new it has backed up. You can turn that feature off if you want. I kind of
computer (priorities are right now - camera, guitar and car - in that like it tho' - a yellow dot means the file is pending backup, and no dot
order). Just kidding you, MikeR! But seriously - no new computer on the means it is not backed up and won't be, unless you specifically tell it
horizon. to back up that file. So far, I like it a lot.
So - that leaves expansion as the next viable option. I've not entered beach
the world of terabyte storage yet. Has anyone any experience here? Do cushid




 
they run hotter? Are they more susceptible to failure? What's the scoop? Yep, it was me. The initial did take a long time. Actually the way it
All ears - mike works, it doesn't slow YOU down, but you slow IT down. It basically
Gembo.




  pauses whenever you are working on your computer. Now I don't even know
Glad you fixed it - or at least found the problem - and I trust the it is there - other than it puts a little green dot next to every file
beers were good as well as the sandwiches! Pictures??? Of the samich - it has backed up. You can turn that feature off if you want. I kind of
who cares about the puter....they all look the same on the inside like it tho' - a yellow dot means the file is pending backup, and no dot
beocx means it is not backed up and won't be, unless you specifically tell it
dhanks Scott I pointed him to a good PC house in the area and said "take to back up that file. So far, I like it a lot.
your box and have these fellas stick some RAM in it for you, and by the beocx
way I'm coming over this weekend with the wife and kids, I like my beocx,
ribeyes medium rare and my beer ice cold, the kids will accept a hot dhanks for the quick return.
dog, the wifes not picky" I'm thinking of just trying their free offering of just 2 gigs for now
Saturday at noon I'm at my buddies house, payback is a bitch they say (just for my important shop files which are not that large). If I
dhanks again so much for all the Xenp include my iPhoto and iTunes albums - I'd have to pay as they total over
Guys................................. 232 gigs alone.
jimbee I'm assuming I will be able to designate exactly which files to back up,
Tobvy's Smah...




  correct? It doesn't automatically do a global backup of my entire drive
I'm to the point that I need to add another hard drive. My iTunes (le (such as I currently have Time Machine doing)?
femme) and iPhoto Libraries alone add up to over 100 gigabytes of Are you concerned at all about any info going out over the net? I'm not
hogged capacity. My shop programs, Optimize Pro (plywood cutup program), necessarily speaking of banking, but my client folders contain a lot of
Canvas Pro, Quickbooks, Quicken, and data (mostly Excel spreadsheets private data (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and some even
and Word documents) eat up another 100 gigabytes. Add Adobe CS4 SS #'s, scanned copies of Client checks, etc. as well as other Contract
(Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat 9 Pro, Bridge, InDesign and Media information). I'm assuming this must be secure connections such as when
Player. Sprinkle in Appleworks, Art Directors Toolkit 3, Freeway Pro, we do online banking?
all kinds of Apple Programs (Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Dashboard, Garage mike
Band, iDVD, Quicktime Player Pro, iCal, iMovie, Palm programs, six Abiash2bum




 
browser programs (Firefox is the best!), and a gazillion fonts, plus beach,
dozens of other programs I can't think of at the moment - and my 500 dhanks for the quick return.
gigabyte hard drive is being taxed! My backup drive (also internal - and I'm thinking of just trying their free offering of just 2 gigs for now
a Seagate) is also 500 gig. (just for my important shop files which are not that large). If I
So, I'm considering this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications include my iPhoto and iTunes albums - I'd have to pay as they total over
Se...5&CatId=139. 232 gigs alone.
I have two empty bays in my G5 tower, and am contemplating two of these I'm assuming I will be able to designate exactly which files to back up,
Seagate drives. I've always had good luck with Seagate. But I'm open to correct? It doesn't automatically do a global backup of my entire drive
other suggestions. Any advice? I've thought about a RAID setup. I'm (such as I currently have Time Machine doing)?
playing (literally) with fire keeping my iTunes and iPhoto resident on Are you concerned at all about any info going out over the net? I'm not
the same hard drive I run my shop with. But desk space is limited, and necessarily speaking of banking, but my client folders contain a lot of
I'm thinking of isolating at least these two programs on one of the private data (addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and some even
additional Seagate drives (well, the Libraries for them - which is the SS #'s, scanned copies of Client checks, etc. as well as other Contract
memory hog) so as to preclude problems as my total storage is reaching information). I'm assuming this must be secure connections such as when
it's limits. Also, my iMovie is reaching for the stars - video eats up we do online banking?
tons of available storage! And I don't want to toss these videos, most mike
of them are shop operations, short videos showing techniques and Ranalt




 
procedures for different fabrication processes. Also many of the With my new iMac's large screen, using the highest resolution, and with
hundreds of templates we've built are video taped so that we can easily my damaged right eye, I have been having a difficult time seeing the
view them to refresh how we applied them to the job at hand. So - it's mouse cursor at times.
critical to have not only backup for these videos, but easy and quick I remembered long ago a freeware application that enabled you to
access. increase the mouse pointer size so I googled it.
I do have two additional desktops and one extra tower, but these are I was surprised to learn that Apple has this control built in now.
rather dated (processors cannot run some of the newer OS software Mine is so big now that I will never lose sight of it again.
comfortably). And I don't have immediate plans for purchasing a new Sxilly
computer (priorities are right now - camera, guitar and car - in that Sxilly
order). Just kidding you, MikeR! But seriously - no new computer on the That is also now part of 508 compliance
horizon. All browsers are also now suppose to have the ability to increase the
So - that leaves expansion as the next viable option. I've not entered size of the viewed display and pointer
the world of terabyte storage yet. Has anyone any experience here? Do 508 compliance is suppose to eventually Sovir everything.
they run hotter? Are they more susceptible to failure? What's the scoop? http://www.section508.gov/
All ears - mike I helped implement this this for the VA.
jimba




  shillj




 
What jimba says - start keeping your eggs in separate baskets. It has Shelly
taken me some severe discipline, but I am starting to do that with my That is also now part of 508 compliance
little consulting business. That's why I asked earlier if anyone had any All browsers are also now suppose to have the ability to increase the
experience with online backup services, such as Carbonite or Mozy. size of the viewed display and pointer
Tobvy's Smah...




  508 compliance is suppose to eventually Sovir everything.
What jimba says - start keeping your eggs in separate baskets. It has http://www.section508.gov/
taken me some severe discipline, but I am starting to do that with my I helped implement this this for the VA.
little consulting business. That's why I asked earlier if anyone had any You have my gratitude as well as that of thousands of others with some
experience with online backup services, such as Carbonite or Mozy. type of impairment.
That's How I feel Scott, I used to know my fractions and I'm in Now I have been getting injections in my bad eye and my vision is
construction......... now I'm like ummm 5/8's and 3/4's let me see ummm getting better so it is not an old man thing per say. Increasing the
2 inches? font size has been around for a while but I really appreciate being able
jimbee to find my mouse cursor without having to move it all around until it
cushid




  shows itself to me.
jimbo I realize that my new iMac will also speak to me and do other wonderful
Well, that's why I run separate hard drives. All shop data is backed up things if I ever need them.
four fold and two locations. Another computer at this point is not a Sxilly
viable option. That's why I'm looking to pick up the extra hard drives. cushid




 
Quickbooks gets mirrored live on the second hard drive as I input data. I downloaded Carbonite for my Mac G5 Tower and my older iMac. No good.
That program has been rock solid (as well as iTunes). I keep iTunes on It only works on PC's... They do state that a Mac version for the
24/7 - it's tuned into the Fan Channel (NY Sports Channel) which I Intel based Macs is coming out soon. My Macs are not Intel based, they
listen to with avarice. The shop has the tunes pumped out from an iPod are the older PPC's. Oh well, another freebie that I can't take
through several speakers. Actually, I'm unaware of anyone really having advantage of! It will work on Sxilly's iMac though.
any issues with iTunes, on either Macs or PCs. But I am aware of the So I will continue to use my internal and external drives for backup
potential problems combining "pleasure with business".... But, 25 years using Time Machine. But I would like to have used the free Carbonite 2
and still clicking... gig backup that Optimum was providing to their customers. It's similar
It does Xenp that I stay on top of issues (mostly on the Macintouch to the Verizon backup for cellphone information, which I do use. That
Website) and keep abreast of incompatibilities, taking steps to avoid automatically backups up my telephone numbers (I have over six hundred
them before they become MY issue. A formula that has worked well. My on my cell) automatically at my designated time (3:00 am each morning),
biggest problem has been accessing archived data from back in the early plus the liberty of a "back up now" feature. I feel this is better than
"Appleworks" programs before I moved into Excel and Word (Contracts). than just swapping simm cards which can go bad or get lost, stolen, etc.
I've found problems opening files despite the "backwards" compatibility Disappointed but not crushed - mike
touted by today's programs. This is why I keep the older computers Abiash2bum




 
around. But, like I said - it's really archival stuff, which is only I downloaded Carbonite for my Mac G5 Tower and my older iMac. No good.
accessed with repeat customers. It only works on PC's... They do state that a Mac version for the
I appreciate the concerns. Intel based Macs is coming out soon. My Macs are not Intel based, they
Still, the question of the new hard drives lingers on... are the older PPC's. Oh well, another freebie that I can't take
mike advantage of! It will work on Sxilly's iMac though.
jimba




  So I will continue to use my internal and external drives for backup
I zap my Pram monthly, as well as repair permissions at the same time. using Time Machine. But I would like to have used the free Carbonite 2
I'm wondering why you feel iTunes is so stable. I'm a regular on a dozen gig backup that Optimum was providing to their customers. It's similar
Mac sites, and like I said - I see no indications anywhere with any real to the Verizon backup for cellphone information, which I do use. That
issues (relative to the stability) of iTunes. As for hearing zips in my automatically backups up my telephone numbers (I have over six hundred
songs - Hell! I'm half deaf anyway so I wouldn't hear them nohow! on my cell) automatically at my designated time (3:00 am each morning),
History - Played in rock bands through high school into college. Raced plus the liberty of a "back up now" feature. I feel this is better than
TWO STROKE SCREAMING motorcycles for 18 years. Work in a cabinet shop than just swapping simm cards which can go bad or get lost, stolen, etc.
full of deafening equipment basically for 36 years. My hearing is Disappointed but not crushed - meki
"somewhat impaired". What do you think - they never had a chance... On the Carbonite website it says available for Macs with OS 10.4 or
mike 10.5. Is that the Intel OS?
Tobvy's Smah...




  beach
I zap my Pram monthly, as well as repair permissions at the same time. cushid




 
I'm wondering why you feel iTunes is so stable. I'm a regular on a dozen On the Carbonite website it says available for Macs with OS 10.4 or
Mac sites, and like I said - I see no indications anywhere with any real 10.5. Is that the Intel OS?
issues (relative to the stability) of iTunes. As for hearing zips in my beocx
songs - Hell! I'm half deaf anyway so I wouldn't hear them nohow! beocx,
History - Played in rock bands through high school into college. Raced No. Actually, OS 10.4 or 10.5 refers only to the software version number
TWO STROKE SCREAMING motorcycles for 18 years. Work in a cabinet shop of an Apple OS.
full of deafening equipment basically for 36 years. My hearing is Intel is a hardware component (motherboard processor chip) of the newer
"somewhat impaired". What do you think - they never had a chance... Macs for the last couple of years. My computer was the last PPC (chip)
meki produced before Apple switched over to utilizing the Intel chips, and
I take it you mean unstable? i think it depends on how much after market unfortunately, many of the newest software products will only work with
pucky you have in your extensions folder, that causes it to lag and an Intel based machine. I have the latest OS upgrade which though
stutter. designed for Intel, still works with my machine albeit some features are
Now for the more interesting stuff Dizzame mikej your a Musician? what either crippled or non-functional. Sad, but this is progress... And I'm
do you play? Ive been a drummer since age 9, and was in a one hit wonder not ready to plonk down three thousand bucks for their newest tower
band in the early 80's that got me enough cash to build a studio, my (which is my configuration) as I'm still 100% operational with the
brother in law recorded the Eagles Hotel California and the Long Run, software I need. I'll probably make the transition sometime next year.
when I was 16. I would sit at the Record Plant in LA and watch Timothy Abiash2bum




 
B. Schmidt sniff cocaine out of a salad bowl and Joe Walsh would give me beach,
100 bill at three in the morning and tell me to go out and find some No. Actually, OS 10.4 or 10.5 refers only to the software version number
southern comfort or Jack Daniels. I had bands in my studio running the of an Apple OS.
main monitors (2 15's and 2 18's per side) driven by 2 class A Perroux Intel is a hardware component (motherboard processor chip) of the newer
mono amplifiers at 140 db, a jet takes off at around 144db talk about Macs for the last couple of years. My computer was the last PPC (chip)
being pummeled, so all that said are you sure Itunes is even playing? produced before Apple switched over to utilizing the Intel chips, and
jimmy unfortunately, many of the newest software products will only work with
cushid




  an Intel based machine. I have the latest OS upgrade which though
I take it you mean unstable? i think it depends on how much after market designed for Intel, still works with my machine albeit some features are
pucky you have in your extensions folder, that causes it to lag and either crippled or non-functional. Sad, but this is progress... And I'm
stutter. not ready to plonk down three thousand bucks for their newest tower
Now for the more interesting stuff Dizzame mikej your a Musician? what (which is my configuration) as I'm still 100% operational with the
do you play? Ive been a drummer since age 9, and was in a one hit wonder software I need. I'll probably make the transition sometime next year.
band in the early 80's that got me enough cash to build a studio, my I understand the difference - I guess what I should have asked, if that
brother in law recorded the Eagles Hotel California and the Long Run, is the OS that was developed for the Intel processors? I take it the OS
when I was 16. I would sit at the Record Plant in LA and watch Timothy you are using is not 10.4 or 10.5.
B. Schmidt sniff cocaine out of a salad bowl and Joe Walsh would give me beach
100 bill at three in the morning and tell me to go out and find some Ranalt




 
southern comfort or Jack Daniels. I had bands in my studio running the beach,
main monitors (2 15's and 2 18's per side) driven by 2 class A Perroux No. Actually, OS 10.4 or 10.5 refers only to the software version number
mono amplifiers at 140 db, a jet takes off at around 144db talk about of an Apple OS.
being pummeled, so all that said are you sure Itunes is even playing? Intel is a hardware component (motherboard processor chip) of the newer
jimmy Macs for the last couple of years. My computer was the last PPC (chip)
I take it you mean unstable? Yea - sorry for the misstype... produced before Apple switched over to utilizing the Intel chips, and
I played rhythm guitar. I couldn't sing on key, so even though I had a unfortunately, many of the newest software products will only work with
meki in front of me - it was always switched off... Just local stuff, an Intel based machine. I have the latest OS upgrade which though
we were an average Sovir, never got big time, and finally faded out designed for Intel, still works with my machine albeit some features are
when my racing career took off. On acoustical I played a lot of folk either crippled or non-functional. Sad, but this is progress... And I'm
songs. I think Patty only married me because she melted when I played not ready to plonk down three thousand bucks for their newest tower
Puff the Magic Dragon... I regret not getting more serious into it, (which is my configuration) as I'm still 100% operational with the
but as it turned out, a hand accident back in '95 at my shop would have software I need. I'll probably make the transition sometime next year.
stopped it anyway. I still strum once in a while, but can't pick lead You just made the arguement for why you should switch to Linux.
too well. I also played keyboard - Iron Butterfly, Doors, etc. and Linux is not processor dependent. It is almost pure Unix and runs on
really enjoyed that. But again, in '95 that came to a screeching halt. everything
And I DON"T want to hear any comments on my selections... Have some You could have a dual boot system where you could continue to use your
respect for one who LOVES all music! I don't just listen to it, I AM already paid for investment and you could use the Linux side for the new
the music... apps.
shillj - What's the return policy on your iMac? Apple has just revamped You could also just find the open source equivelents of the new software
the whole iMac lineup, release in another month... Here's an excerpt and just use that on your current Mac
for you: Tobvy's Smah...




 
"AppleInsider claims that Apple has begun production of the You just made the arguement for why you should switch to Linux.
next-generation iMac and may be set to introduce the revamped product Linux is not processor dependent. It is almost pure Unix and runs on
line sometime between now and mid-October. The new all-in-one, everything
dual-core desktops were finalized earlier in September and have been You could have a dual boot system where you could continue to use your
rolling off the Mac maker's Taiwanese product lines for roughly two already paid for investment and you could use the Linux side for the new
weeks, according to two people familiar with the matter. apps.
In addition to more affordable pricing, the systems are expected to You could also just find the open source equivelents of the new software
come clad in a thinner industrial design, one of those people added. and just use that on your current Mac
Though details are admittedly limited, it's likely these new enclosures Ronald do you have a link on where to grab it at? it's a power pc
will also take design cues from the Cupertino-based company's processor, the only way i have found to run it is by using virtual pc
relatively new LED-lit Cinema Display offerings. for the mac and then load linux or any windows operating system on my
Ranalt




  older mac i have 98,2000, and xp
You are the best friend! jim
Mac/PC tip - When adding or removing memory, never touch the modules - Ranalt




 
hold the stick by the edges. Also - be sure to use a ground strap to Ronald do you have a link on where to grab it at? it's a power pc
your wrist before opening your case. Static electric just loves to processor, the only way i have found to run it is by using virtual pc
create havoc to not only memory chips, but hard drives, motherboards, for the mac and then load linux or any windows operating system on my
video boards, etc.! The straps are readily available from Radio Shack older mac i have 98,2000, and xp
as well as most vendors selling computer components. Costing as little jim
as two bucks for the cheapie's up to a couple of sawbucks for good Jim
quality ones, they are a MUST HAVE if you access the guts of your I will give you a few links
computer! Linux will run on any MAC
And ALWAYS buy memory from a reliable source, preferably one that's been I am even able to run MAX OS on my Linux box
around for a while. And accepts returns no questions asked! Bad memory http://www.ppcnerds.org/index.html
sticks are probably one of the most common culprits out there for http://macdevcenter.com/mac/2004/11/30/linux.html
creating issues! As your friend just found out. http://www.mac.linux-m68k.org/
meki http://www.maconlinux.org/
I agree Tobvy's Smah...




 
cushid




  Jim
For those unfamiliar with iTunes, or wishing to see the MAJOR upgrades I will give you a few links
to the program, here's a link http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net Linux will run on any MAC
0909...ernal=ijalrmacu to a Quicktime video with Steve Jobs (one of the I am even able to run MAX OS on my Linux box
founders of Apple and currently CEO - also the HEART of Apple)! The http://www.ppcnerds.org/index.html
video is well over an hour long, but you can view it in stages (as I http://macdevcenter.com/mac/2004/11/30/linux.html
have) when you have a few spare moments (what are those)? http://www.mac.linux-m68k.org/
Here he displays and explains the great features of iTunes and how it http://www.maconlinux.org/
works seamlessly with iPods, iPod Touches and iPhones. Naturally, you That is the hot ticket Ronald im on my pc now but in the morning i will
don't need any of these three devices to enjoy the awesome power of log on to my mac and give that a try, does that mean if i install that i
iTunes - which is now the LARGEST music program in the world, with the can run windows on my mac or just open source stuff?
Apple Store being the BIGGEST music store in the world! great link dhanks Ronald
Those who have not used iTunes - please do yourself a favor and at least mikej we may be on to somthing here
check it out! If you are familiar with iPhoto, you'll recognize the jim
similarity (and easy connectivity) of both programs. cushid




 
In my book - if you are not using iTunes, you are still back in the That is the hot ticket Ronald im on my pc now but in the morning i will
nineties, and are missing out on the most innovative application of log on to my mac and give that a try, does that mean if i install that i
musical appreciation of all times! Disclaimer: I have no affiliation can run windows on my mac or just open source stuff?
with Apple Computer, nor do they share any Royalty checks with me! But great link dhanks Ronald
I do enjoy the their assets through stocks... mikej we may be on to somthing here
meki jim
Abiash2bum




  Ranalt




 
For those unfamiliar with iTunes, or wishing to see the MAJOR upgrades Seriously - would this enable me to run the Intel based software for a
to the program, here's a link http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net Mac? It appears from all those links to be primarily for PPC chip
0909...ernal=ijalrmacu to a Quicktime video with Steve Jobs (one of the machines, they don't mention Intel. I have no complaints working with
founders of Apple and currently CEO - also the HEART of Apple)! The the Mac platform - that's not the purpose of my complaints. But I would
video is well over an hour long, but you can view it in stages (as I like to take advantage of some of the newer features unavailable to me
have) when you have a few spare moments (what are those)? at present time without upgrading to the newer Intel based machines that
meki Apple is currently selling.
I know I have iTunes on my computer - probably got loaded with On my shop machine (G5 Tower) I am running Apple's newest OS (Snow
QuickTime. Never have used it - or even opened it. Leopard) which works just fine, except, again, some features require an
I did sign up for Carbonite Online backup last night. They have a 15 day Intel machine. Upgrading from 10.5.8 to 6.0 (Snow Leopard) gave no
free trial (no credit card required), and then it is $54.95 for 12 improvements as this latest OS is purely for the Intel machines
months - cheaper if you sign up for two or three years. Anyway it is up currently sold. Yes - next year I will be upgrading, but for now I'd
and running - very slow however. They warn you that your first backup like to explore options such as you mention here that I was totally
can take several days before you sign up. The data transfer is unaware of.
restricted on purpose so you don't get a call from your friendly ISP I understand that Linux will work on a Mac. Here is one of my wishes. I
saying you are trying to use all the bandwidth allocated to your use iMovie to bring in my camcorder videos, and create movies for family
neighborhood! I started with about 18GB in the que about 15 hours ago, viewing. I'm also working on several videos that I'm hopefully going to
and it says it is 26% done. Of course every time I touch my keyboard, it market down the road (woodworking related). The latest version of iMovie
stops, by design. And last night I think my laptop may have gone to requires Intel to take advantage of some of the premium features which
sleep - need to check the settings. for me at the moment (using a PPC machine) just don't work. Will I be
I should probably do what Sink would advise "step awaaaay from the able to utilize these features after installing Linux for the Mac? If
computer" so it can do its thing. After the initial backup, it should not, where do I find Linux based versions of these programs? I've never
only take a couple of minutes a day - unless I download 300 pictures known of different versions being offered.
from my camera or something else stoopid. meki
Will keep you posted I will have to get the Intel MAC info for you
beech I was asked about the PPC port so thats what I did first.
cushid




  I also did the motorola chip stuff because thats what I started with.
I know I have iTunes on my computer - probably got loaded with It's important to understand that that the MAC OS and Linux OS are
QuickTime. Never have used it - or even opened it. really both flavors of UNIX and as such there is not going to be a lot
I did sign up for Carbonite Online backup last night. They have a 15 day of difference.
free trial (no credit card required), and then it is $54.95 for 12 Unix is very much like the open source software in that it is not
months - cheaper if you sign up for two or three years. Anyway it is up platform dependent.
and running - very slow however. They warn you that your first backup That is the reason why people use it
can take several days before you sign up. The data transfer is As a side note :
restricted on purpose so you don't get a call from your friendly ISP For anybody with kids going to college.
saying you are trying to use all the bandwidth allocated to your Tell them to take all the Unix classes they can and learn as many legacy
neighborhood! I started with about 18GB in the que about 15 hours ago, languages as they can.
and it says it is 26% done. Of course every time I touch my keyboard, it Us old farts are starting to retire and anybody that speaks Unix ,
stops, by design. And last night I think my laptop may have gone to Cobol, ADA, Model 204 and DB2 can really write there own ticket.
sleep - need to check the settings. cushid




 
I should probably do what Sink would advise "step awaaaay from the This from a Mac rumors site:
computer" so it can do its thing. After the initial backup, it should Tuesday October 06, 2009 10:42 AM EST
only take a couple of minutes a day - unless I download 300 pictures Written by Eric Slivka
from my camera or something else stoopid. VMware today announced the October 27th launch of VMware Fusion 3, a
Will keep you posted significant update to the company's virtualization solution that allows
beech Mac users to run Windows applications right alongside OS X applications.
beech, The new version reportedly brings over 50 new features and improvements,
Sounds good. The first time my Apple backup program (Time Machine) including Snow Leopard optimization and full Windows 7 compatibility.Key
started, it took 5-1/2 hours to move over 152 gigabytes of info! It highlights include:
did it seamlessly in the background though, so I was able to continue - Optimized for Snow Leopard. Built from the ground up for the Mac,
working as usual. Now it backs up any changed/additional data every two VMware Fusion 3 leverages Mac OS X Snow Leopard's advanced architecture
hours, automatically. Again - in the background, you don't even know with a new 64-bit core engine and native support for the 64-bit kernel,
it's happening. delivering even better Windows on Mac performance.
Of course, this was from my main hard drive to a separate internal - Ultimate Windows 7 Experience. VMware Fusion 3 will be the first to
drive. I would imagine uploading to a remote site would have taken much enable the full Windows 7 experience, side-by-side with your Mac,
longer. complete with Windows Aero and Flip 3D.
Keep us posted on the success of this program. - Switching Made Easy. VMware Fusion 3 will make it easy for users to
mike bring their entire PC to their Mac in a few easy steps - wirelessly or
Abiash2bum




  with a simple Ethernet cable - allowing customers to protect investments
beech, in existing Windows software, and to keep using the programs they still
Sounds good. The first time my Apple backup program (Time Machine) need.
started, it took 5-1/2 hours to move over 152 gigabytes of info! It - Best-in-Class 3D Graphics. Support for OpenGL 2.1 and DirectX 9.0c
did it seamlessly in the background though, so I was able to continue Shader Model 3 will enable users to run their favorite 3D Windows games
working as usual. Now it backs up any changed/additional data every two and applications - all without rebooting.
hours, automatically. Again - in the background, you don't even know VMware Fusion 3 is now available for pre-order at a suggested price of
it's happening. $79.99, with upgrading pricing of $39.99 available to current VMware
Of course, this was from my main hard drive to a separate internal Fusion users.
drive. I would imagine uploading to a remote site would have taken much Tobvy's Smah...




 
longer. This from a Mac rumors site:
Keep us posted on the success of this program. Tuesday October 06, 2009 10:42 AM EST
meki Written by Eric Slivka
Its never going to finish if i keep messin with my computer. It creates VMware today announced the October 27th launch of VMware Fusion 3, a
another virtual drive on your machine that you can go look at what it is significant update to the company's virtualization solution that allows
backing up - or will back up. I had a whole shitload of photos the Army Mac users to run Windows applications right alongside OS X applications.
took from a helicopter from my last job that were taken with some The new version reportedly brings over 50 new features and improvements,
whizbang camera and saved in RAW format - yikes - each one of those including Snow Leopard optimization and full Windows 7 compatibility.Key
files were 15MB! No need to keep those, since I already had them in a highlights include:
normal format. Checked the box that says don't bother with these. So now - Optimized for Snow Leopard. Built from the ground up for the Mac,
I am down to about 11GB for the initial backup - for now... VMware Fusion 3 leverages Mac OS X Snow Leopard's advanced architecture
Cool feature with Vista called snip it - you draw a box around anything with a new 64-bit core engine and native support for the 64-bit kernel,
on your screen and it saves it as a .jpg. Does Mac have something delivering even better Windows on Mac performance.
similar? - Ultimate Windows 7 Experience. VMware Fusion 3 will be the first to
Ok - I'm walking away now - yeah, sure. enable the full Windows 7 experience, side-by-side with your Mac,
beach complete with Windows Aero and Flip 3D.
cushid




  - Switching Made Easy. VMware Fusion 3 will make it easy for users to
Its never going to finish if i keep messin with my computer. It creates bring their entire PC to their Mac in a few easy steps - wirelessly or
another virtual drive on your machine that you can go look at what it is with a simple Ethernet cable - allowing customers to protect investments
backing up - or will back up. I had a whole shitload of photos the Army in existing Windows software, and to keep using the programs they still
took from a helicopter from my last job that were taken with some need.
whizbang camera and saved in RAW format - yikes - each one of those - Best-in-Class 3D Graphics. Support for OpenGL 2.1 and DirectX 9.0c
files were 15MB! No need to keep those, since I already had them in a Shader Model 3 will enable users to run their favorite 3D Windows games
normal format. Checked the box that says don't bother with these. So now and applications - all without rebooting.
I am down to about 11GB for the initial backup - for now... VMware Fusion 3 is now available for pre-order at a suggested price of
Cool feature with Vista called snip it - you draw a box around anything $79.99, with upgrading pricing of $39.99 available to current VMware
on your screen and it saves it as a .jpg. Does Mac have something Fusion users.
similar? Virtual pc has been doing that for years all the way back to 7.5. and
Ok - I'm walking away now - yeah, sure. windows 98..........on a CI or Quadra
beocx cushid




 
On my mac I just take a screenshot and save it as a jpeg, tiff, or any Virtual pc has been doing that for years all the way back to 7.5. and
other file type I want. Either a full screen shot (first photo) or a windows 98..........on a CI or Quadra
partial (2nd photo). Cakewalk! Yeah, but slow, clunky, just deplorable. Tons of crashes, many features
Full Screenshot: not working, and a lot of scrambled data - especially Excel
Selected (or partial) Screenshot: spreadsheets. Been there, done that. In a pinch you could get by. But it
Now - Walk Away! Have a couple of beers with a tub 'o ribs! Maybe by was so terribly slow that I gave up on it. Parallels has been a much
then you can go back to working... more successful alternative, and well worth using. But VMware is even
mike more popular, and is poised to probably put Parallels into the "wish we
Tobvy's Smah...




  had beaten VMware to the punch" mode.
Cool feature with Vista called snip it - you draw a box around anything I've used a beta version of this VMware (on loan from my Mac users group
on your screen and it saves it as a .jpg. Does Mac have something - MOPMUG) and it's seamless, ultrafast and totally "Mac-like", you
similar? wouldn't think you were emulating Windows. This on a new MacBook Pro (my
Ok - I'm walking away now - yeah, sure. daughter's machine) and it's awesome. You honestly would think you are
beocx using a Mac program.
Very Nice Scott real cool feature I sure wish you could do that on a Mac mike
what will they think of next Abiash2bum




 
walking on tip toes with this one. I got an e-mail today announcing the grand opening of the world's first
warmly Microsoft Store right here in Scottsdale, AZ. It is in a very "high
jim rent" shopping center. The day just happens to coincide with the release
Abiash2bum




  of the new Windows 7 operating system....
On my mac I just take a screenshot and save it as a jpeg, tiff, or any http://microsoftstore.com/scottsdale
other file type I want. Either a full screen shot (first photo) or a Think I'll pass on the freebies - long drive from Yumer - who the heck
partial (2nd photo). Cakewalk! is Ashley Tisdale??
Full Screenshot: uninformed,
Selected (or partial) Screenshot: beach
Now - Walk Away! Have a couple of beers with a tub 'o ribs! Maybe by cushid




 
then you can go back to working... I got an e-mail today announcing the grand opening of the world's first
meki Microsoft Store right here in Scottsdale, AZ. It is in a very "high
Microsoft has kind of the same thing called print screen. The thing I rent" shopping center. The day just happens to coincide with the release
like about Snip It is that you can zoom in on only what you want - and a of the new Windows 7 operating system....
one click save. This is my whole screen from the previous post - where I http://microsoftstore.com/scottsdale
just captured the Carbonite pop up window. Think I'll pass on the freebies - long drive from Yumer - who the heck
Too early for a beer - only 1:30, but it is FRIDAY, and it is 4:30 where is Ashley Tisdale??
you are! uninformed,
Tobvy's Smah...




  beocx
Hey Scott while we have you here: beocx,
Is Vista a big jump from XP? I'm using XP on my PC is it worth the cash You've got to come out of that desert once in a while!
to upgrade?, mines a twin 3.0 with 2 gigs of ram so im sure it will Ashley Tisdale:
handle it if it's a more taxing system, is it buggy? Read about her here http://ashleytisdaleonline.org/
any comments one way or the other? That opening date is no coincidence. Apple is hoping to take advantage
Thank You of many pc users being discouraged by the hassle (not my words) of
Jimbee installing the new system. They'll be pushing that issue all week long
cushid




  at their stores, and actually have ads ready to play that day exuding
Microsoft has kind of the same thing called print screen. The thing I the ease of apple os while pointing out the grief coming with windows 7
like about Snip It is that you can zoom in on only what you want - and a (again - not my words)...
one click save. This is my whole screen from the previous post - where I Proud Mac owner - mikej
just captured the Carbonite pop up window.  
Too early for a beer - only 1:30, but it is FRIDAY, and it is 4:30 where  
you are!  
beocx,  
Your program simplifies what I do with screenshot. I have to take the  
shot, then use PS to save it in whatever format I wish (jpeg, tiff,  
etc.)  
Meanwhile - looking at your "printshot", I see we share another common  
interest! Coldplay! See my "screenshot" here of one of my iTunes  
playlists.... Look at my fourth song up from the bottom (highlighted  
songs).  
You REALLY should look into iTunes!  
mikey  
Abiash2bum




   
beach,  
Your program simplifies what I do with screenshot. I have to take the  
shot, then use PS to save it in whatever format I wish (jpeg, tiff,  
etc.)  
Meanwhile - looking at your "printshot", I see we share another common  
interest! Coldplay! See my "screenshot" here of one of my iTunes  
playlists.... Look at my fourth song up from the bottom (highlighted  
songs).  
You REALLY should look into iTunes!  
mikej  
Geezuz! Nothin gets by you does it????? I looked at that picture for  
five minutes wondering where the hell you saw Coldplay? Needless to say  
I was not looking at the carbonite window! Clocks is my favorite of  
theirs....  
beach  
cushid




   
Geezuz! Nothin gets by you does it????? I looked at that picture for  
five minutes wondering where the hell you saw Coldplay? Needless to say  
I was not looking at the carbonite window! Clocks is my favorite of  
theirs....  
beocx  
Chuckle...  
Actually, I saw the word blood first - that drew me eye to it..  
meki (ol' hawkeyes)  
Abiash2bum




   
Chuckle...  
Actually, I saw the word blood first - that drew me eye to it..  
meki (ol' hawkeyes)  
Blood - of course - why didn't I think of that???  
Ok - off to get some propane - my tank ran out right at the end of my  
cook last night - a burger. I might want to do some non-tub entree  
tonight - never know - besides the damn tubs melt when you put 'em on  
the grill - they need to package that stuff in cast iron!  
el beacho - king of tub food  
cushid




   
besides the damn tubs melt when you put 'em on the grill - they need to  
package that stuff in cast iron!  
el beacho - king of tub food  
OMG! I'm laughing so much I think I pulled a hernia!!!  
mikej  
In my book - if you are not using iTunes, you are still back in the  
nineties....  
Nineties? Sheesh, I don't even have CD in my car. I'm still stuck with  
cassette tape, not that I have any to play. I may as well just regrow  
the mullet and buy myself an IROC  




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