Anyone need Mac help?
03-14-2005, 06:21 PM
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Since mac software is just one file that you drag into the programs folder, does it save all the settings and preferences in that file too, as to keep the computer clean? So if you uninstall the program (delete) all it leaves behind is the stuff you saved in other places?? Or is there truely no clean operating system?
03-14-2005, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
03-14-2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dibble9012
Since mac software is just one file that you drag into the programs folder, does it save all the settings and preferences in that file too, as to keep the computer clean? So if you uninstall the program (delete) all it leaves behind is the stuff you saved in other places?? Or is there truely no clean operating system?
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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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.
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.
08-18-2005, 08:11 PM
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just for the record, anyone that is even considering purchasing a mac, GET IT. I absolutely love my powerbook, it really does just work. I have not had one error message yet, lol. Its amazing how much better it is than windows!
08-19-2005, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.
08-19-2005, 03:33 PM
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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.
08-22-2005, 08:02 PM
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Does anyone know how to connect to a network printer with a mac? I have a wireless network at home and at the office. At the office, everything is wireless, including the printer. The printer is connected via usb to a linksys wireless g print server. I have the IP address to the printer. I installed the printer software, but the software could not find the printer. I could see the printer port on the router from os x, but every time I tried to install it, the printer would just spit out random pages. When I actually tried to print to it, os x said that the printer is busy, will retry in 10 seconds.
At home I have a wired network between the desktops and a wireless router for the laptop. I have the usb printer hooked up to one desktop, and have enabled windows sharing (this printer works over the network for the other desktop flawlessly) Through osx, I can see the network, actual computer the printer is hooked up to, but I cannot see the actual printer.
Can anyone help me out? Thanks!!
At home I have a wired network between the desktops and a wireless router for the laptop. I have the usb printer hooked up to one desktop, and have enabled windows sharing (this printer works over the network for the other desktop flawlessly) Through osx, I can see the network, actual computer the printer is hooked up to, but I cannot see the actual printer.
Can anyone help me out? Thanks!!
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