What was the name of the perl script and from where was it being run? You say it was being run as root? Unless there was a root compromise, which would be big news, it's safer to a…

If you go in through the command line and use ps -aux, you get a list of all the process and their parents -that is, the processes which spawned them. You get all this information …

hi again. the powerbook (1.25) is ok now. the perl process didnt activate again. i'm afraid is too late to recap info on what happened. i dont know much about unix yet. is there a…

It may have been a maintenance task, depending on what time it was. Probably could have let it run.

A perl task does not sound like something that would be performing maintenance. jindrich was right to be suspicious.

Quote: Originally posted by Thinine: It may have been a maintenance task, depending on what time it was. Probably could have let it run. i have never ever seen a si…

Quote: Originally posted by Big Mac: A perl task does not sound like something that would be performing maintenance. jindrich was right to be suspicious. Actually, …

Quote: Originally posted by Millennium: Actually, many Unix sysadmins use perl and its ilk to perform system maintenance, as it makes excellent "glue" between other tool…

Sometimes, after I pause my shuffle and let it go to sleep, it won't wake up. Most of the time I think it's on "hold" and I can't get it to wake up so I can take hold off. But now …

i've had that too... its annoying i know. but i dont thing there is anything we can do about it... maybe a firmware update about sleeping would fix it, but i dont know if it is eve…

Do I need to go to the gym or something? Are the screws usually on this tight?! It doesn't help that the screwdrivers for these things are so small and you have to turn them with…

What size screwdriver are you using? I believe #00 worked for me. Yeah, the screws are on tight, but you should be able to do it without too much trouble.

I Don't know what size it is. It is just some screwdrivers I have that seemed to fit ok, not perfectly, but close enough (or so I thought). I'll go buy a #00 tomorrow to see if i…

Quote: Originally posted by shreddog: seemed to fit ok, not perfectly, but close enough sounds just about right

Yes, use the right tool and they will come right off.

Remember those tech-decks? Those mini skateboards all the junior high kids used to play with a few years ago? I used the screwdriver that came with them. IMO it's the best screwdri…

If its been running before hand, let it cool for a while and see if having a "cold" powerbook makes it easier to get the cover off.

Make sure you are "unscrewing" in the correct direction. The only reason I bring this up is because that is what I was doing. When I thought the screws were in so tight that I cou…

Thanks everyone. I was able to install me new RAM. It's amazing what the right tool will do! Also, the PB feels so much snappier with the extra 512MB. I can only imagine what a…

Quote: Originally posted by shreddog: Do I need to go to the gym or something? Are the screws usually on this tight?! It doesn't help that the screwdrivers for these t…

I see you've got the cover off so the point is moot but I wanted to respond to the comment about being charged by the Apple store. I ran into the same issue with my powerbook (and…

When I added a 1gb module to my new 15" Powerbook last night, I noticed that the screws (that did take a little force to remove) looked like they had some Loc-tite on them - the th…

It's not that hard to forget which way to turn the screws. I've had the same thing happen to me. Just remember: Lefty->loosy, righty->tighty

Quote: Originally posted by shreddog: ... seemed to fit ok, not perfectly, but close enough... Problem solved now, but I wanted to point out (to anyone wondering) t…

Ok, so i know this sounds weird but just hear me out guys... First, make sure u have the EXACT correct size screwdriver as stated in your manual Second, (this is where it gets stra…