Poopshute

I'm new to the board and I'm completely stoked about it. I've found answers to my questions I've been surfing the net for years. Anyways, just wanted to let any Mac user out there know that I work with Macs for a living and if anyone needs help with software or hardware issues to just send me an e-mail. slanaconda@gmail.com. Look forward to chatting with ya'll!

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89macrunner

haha mac questions right here also as you can tell from my alias im a mac user as well

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Poopshute

... and so many answers. Let's start with your first question. That "virtual drive" is the opened image. PIcture if you made an ISO on your PC and opened it. Basically it acts as another drive and shows you everything that is contained in the image. It allows you to edit if the image is a read/write image. It's pretty basic function that Macs use. REALLY helpful when you do lab admin stuff like I do.

Your next question... winiso, zone alarm, image resizer powertoy... not familiar with these too much but let me tell you what apps do what I think you want to do with the one's you mentioned. OS X comes standard with an awesome utility called "Disk Utility". You can create images (ISO in pc terms) of all sorts. You can burn an image right to disc, check/repair/clean your drives. It's simply the perfect tool that will do pretty much any disk/image thing you want.

I use mactheripper and DVD2ONE... not for illegal purposes either. Those two combined are simply the best DVD ripping tools I've ever used. I wouldn't recommend anything else (you do have to pay for DVD2ONE but it's cheap. It basically will compress whatever you rip to 4.4 gigs so it will fit on a standard single layered DVD).

Calendar? I'll say one word. iCal. Comes STANDARD on OS X. Basically anything you can do on a windows machine you can do on a Mac. There are a few apps out there for specific functions that people code only for Mac but I guess in turn Mac programmers do the same.

Docking station: I guess it's annoying but I have a Powerbook, iBook, a Dual G4 (personal), and my workstation at work so I don't do much with docking stations. All the hookups are EXTREMELY easy to hook up so it's not that big of a deal. Also, I've noticed on the campus I work at that PC users get scared of the single button mouse that comes with Apple. Just be aware that two button mice work just like PC's on a Mac. I have two button mice on all my 'puters. Hey, I was once an avid PC user and now I've come to the decision that I won't even help someone with PC problems. Maintaining a computer shouldn't consist of downloading update after update every day and installing countless virus programs monthly. Also, drivers? Huh... Macs have most every driver pre-installed. I've had to download around 4 total drivers in the last 3 years I've owned my Mac. Also, if you do any digital media stuff like video, digital pictures, or music... you can't beat a Mac. Hey... with OS X and Apple getting more popular... the games coming out for Mac are more and more numerous. Hope this helped somewhat.

turboale

email sent!

Nice to see another mac user!

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Dublin

I've got a Titanium 667 w/Airport, an iPAQ 3675 w/Linksys WPC11, and a Wallstreet 266 w/a Lucent Silver that I would love to network together. My Graphite died again (6th time and I don't want to replace the caps again) so I'm using a Snow now. The Ti and iPAQ work fine (using PocketMac) but I can't seem to find drivers to make the Wallstreet work (I know it wasn't designed for wifi. What were they thinking) but it should be possible right? The 266 has 1g memory a 30g HD and is running Jaguar (also not designed for all three). any suggestions would be appreciated.

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switchback

I don't have any questions right now, but I did want to chime in and say that Mac's rock. I am a graphic designer and just recently made the switch to a PowerMac G5 2.0 processor running OSX with a 23" HD display and I have never had it so good. All those windows users can bitch all they want. . . I'll just sit back and love the fact that my computer NEVER crashes and NEVER has any issues. That's fine though, all those Widows users can just continue to have their love/hate relationship with their computers while we just have a Love relationship with ours. RIGHT!

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Poopshute

How do you want to network these? When you say snow are you talking about the snow AirPort? You shouldn't really need any drivers for the Wallstreet if it's running at least Jag. Can you explain a lil more? Also, any way you can get Panther on your machines? LMK.

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-Dilan

Dublin

I'm running Panther on my Ti, and have tried it on the Wallstreet but it tends to lockup frequently so I opted for Jaguar and haven't had any problems. I've been told by numerous people that the Wallstreet is incapable of running OS X (wrong), but maybe I should reinstall OS 9.1 more than a few have had luck with that os and networking. I'm just looking to share files which are limited to burning cd's, floppys or using a p2p program (limewire). And yes an Airport snow.

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Poopshute

OSX unfortunately does not read ISO images. It will read .img and .dmg files to name a few. MacTheRipper will decrypt and copy to your HD only. Use Toast 6 Titanium or higher to burn onto a DVD. You may need to use DVD2ONE to compress the VIDEO_TS folder if it's larger than 4.4gigs. Not sure if the latest Toast will burn to DL but I'm pretty sure it will. iCal will run all the time on your Desktop if you wish (you just add iCal to the startup applications). Virus scan? it's a Mac... what's a virus? If you want to be safe there are a few proggy's out there but I don't see the point (I manage 100 macs at the University of Colorado and none of them have virus protection). Burnt CD's on a Mac are Windows/Mac cross platform. I made a back up copy of some Microsoft Windows software on a Mac and it worked just fine on a Windows machine. I'd prolly check ebay for a cheap copy. I'd recommend PS 7 at least. Everything except the ISO deal will be cross-platform. Anything document or zip file you can read on a window's box you can read on a Mac box. I switched from being an avid Windows user but once I tried the Mac with OSX I never wanted to go back to the PC. There it is!

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My Rig: 3.4L '00 Tacoma with Deckplate, TS115 Amsoil, Airaid MIT, 4x9x18 Magnaflow weld-on muffler (11245-center/center) w/turn-down pipe. 15" triple chrome plated toyota alloy rims w/31x10.50 BGF A/T's. Coming soon: Bridgestone Revo's, OME shocks, and an oil change ;-)

-Dilan

Poopshute

MTR rips it in its native form.... VIDEO_TS/AUDIO_TS files (exactly what's on a DVD). Mac's will read all picture files and rar files. The only file I know it doesn't do well with are ISO's and EXE files (which are strictly Windows). Not sure if there is anything out there for Macs to read ISO. I'd try versiontracker.com. Shortcuts? Here's a quick low down. All your cut, paste, and copy functions are the same on a Mac as they are on a Windows box except you use the Apple button (command button) instead of the Ctrl button. Here are a few more shortcuts:

Shift+Apple+Delete = Empties trash
Apple+Option+Escape = Force Quit Menu
Apple+Q = Quits current Application
Apple+W = Closes current window
Apple+Option+W = Closes all windows
Apple+Open = Open

I'd highly recommend downloading an application called Quicksilver from versiontracker.com I'ts application launch program that is awesome. You simply hit Ctrl+Spacebar and then type a file name or application name and it will let you open it. Awesome application. If you get a Powerbook or iBook make sure to download Sidetrack from versiontracker.com as well (if you get one of the newer powerbooks they already come with a similar utility so you won't need this third party app).

There are many more but those are the one's I use the most. If you search for shortcut keys at Apple's website you'll find it I'm sure.

Oh yeah... GET A MAC!

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No Obstacles, Only Challenges.

My Rig: 3.4L '00 Tacoma with Deckplate, TS115 Amsoil, Airaid MIT, 4x9x18 Magnaflow weld-on muffler (11245-center/center) w/turn-down pipe. 15" triple chrome plated toyota alloy rims w/31x10.50 BGF A/T's. Coming soon: Bridgestone Revo's, OME shocks, and an oil change ;-)

-Dilan

Poopshute

Just a word of advice... don't be to fast on buying a powerbook. The technology for a G5 laptop is already present in the new iMac G5. We took apart the test unit we got at my job and it was so incredibly compact in there. Most of the width came from the LCD screen so I'm sure they can make a laptop already and I am actually quite certain they've already got a prototype. The only problem is that there is no news about a release date on a G5 iMac. In any case I'd wait as long as possible to pick up a new powerbook. However, the current on'es are pretty tight.

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No Obstacles, Only Challenges.

My Rig: 3.4L '00 Tacoma with Deckplate, TS115 Amsoil, Airaid MIT, 4x9x18 Magnaflow weld-on muffler (11245-center/center) w/turn-down pipe. 15" triple chrome plated toyota alloy rims w/31x10.50 BGF A/T's. Coming soon: Bridgestone Revo's, OME shocks, and an oil change ;-)

-Dilan

Dublin

Poopschute, just an update for you. Got my network up and running with the help of a couple new wifi cards from Enterasys. Great pc cards mac and pc compatable much like the Lucent silver. Now my Ti, Wallstreet, iPAQ, and PC's are all happy.

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94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

Poopshute

AWESOME! I have an Airport Express hooked up in my house... man... those things are sooo slick. I could go on and on with it. I'm glad your all connected. Good stuff. Think about an Airport Express if you like playing your iTunes throughout the house. Good stuff.

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No Obstacles, Only Challenges.

My Rig: 3.4L '00 Tacoma with Deckplate, TS115 Amsoil, Airaid MIT, 4x9x18 Magnaflow weld-on muffler (11245-center/center) w/turn-down pipe. 15" triple chrome plated toyota alloy rims w/31x10.50 BGF A/T's. Coming soon: Bridgestone Revo's, OME shocks, and an oil change ;-)

-Dilan

Poopshute

Hi Dibble,

The answer is no. All of the user's pref's and settings are located in /Users/"whatever user"/Preferences. Most Application pref files look something like "com.apple.application.plist" If you delete a plist (most of them) it's the same as cleaning your system. So if you want to erase time stamps (lil trick to get around registration on some apps) it'll create a new plist automatically and you'll simply have to set up your prefs again. Still MUCH more clean than a PC IMHO.

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No Obstacles, Only Challenges.

My Rig: 3.4L '00 Tacoma with Deckplate, TS115 Amsoil, Airaid MIT, 4x9x18 Magnaflow weld-on muffler (11245-center/center) w/turn-down pipe. 15" triple chrome plated toyota alloy rims w/31x10.50 BGF A/T's. Coming soon: Bridgestone Revo's, OME shocks, and an oil change ;-)

-Dilan

Dublin

Poopschute, HELP
First time I've had a problem with OS X ver 10.3.9

I own a 667 Ti and on my last startup it stopped on a pale grey screen with a dark grey apple logo. No spinning wheel. Several tries at restarting it but it just ends up back stuck at the same point. I've tried the Control-Command and the power button simultaneously, no change.I've pressed and held the Command-Option-P-R keys, no change. Option-Command-Escape does Nada. Control-Command-Power nothing. I've pressed and released the reset button located on the rear panel of the computer between the external video and modem ports (5 sec). The only way to shut down is pressing the power button for about 10 seconds. Command-S takes me nowhere. I don't have a recent backup of my HD, I'm at my wits end Please tell me all is not lost.

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94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

Poopshute

I have no idea why I wasn't notified of this post... sorry this SOO late. Did you get the problem fixed? Let me know.

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No Obstacles, Only Challenges.

My Rig: 3.4L '00 Tacoma with Deckplate, TS115 Amsoil, Airaid MIT, 4x9x18 Magnaflow weld-on muffler (11245-center/center) w/turn-down pipe. 15" triple chrome plated toyota alloy rims w/31x10.50 BGF A/T's. Coming soon: Bridgestone Revo's, OME shocks, and an oil change ;-)

-Dilan

Dublin

LOL I'd even forgotten I posted here. Thanks for the reply anyway. I never did find out what caused the problem, but was able to get her up and running. I put in my Panther install disk and it booted right into the install. I figured all might be lost on my harddrive, but did an archive and install anyways. And it worked and has been eversince.

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94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.