ok cool, thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by chenyichung So yea, not sure if anyone knows for sure if this will work or not. But i would like to install the PNY 512mb RAM i got at compUSA las…

Will this start the program even if I am not logged in? We have serveral accounts on our iMac and I would like it to start even if no one is logged in. Thanks.

Hey Makki... please tell me you didn't drop this one...

So yea, not sure if anyone knows for sure if this will work or not. But i would like to install the PNY 512mb RAM i got at compUSA last week for $40 after MIR. I don't wanna …

No Problem Michael, Glad to hear you had no problems with it... In System Preferences, navigate to "Accounts". In Accounts, click the "Login Items" tab. Click the "+" sign in the …

First of all, thanks for taking care of us OS X folks who want to keep up to date with the software when TiVo does not. I had called TiVo and spoke with a tech support person who …

Quote: Originally Posted by webb3201 Prone to failures is hard to quantify. I have not seen any major reports other than a batch of g3 800s that are actually still under covera…

Quote: Originally Posted by Spliff Aren't the G3 iBooks prone to logic board failures? Any G3 iBook you buy will probably be out of warranty, so $300 seems like a waste of money…

i say safe the money for a low end ibook, or when the updae the ibooks buy a older rev not used, under sales.

Quote: Originally Posted by osxisfun i would look into a g3 class ibook (used) you can get a good one (600mhz+) for $300+ Aren't the G3 iBooks prone to logic board failure…

All good choices. When I write, i like a compact package I can take with me everywhere. I recommend an iBook g3 in the 700-900 range if your budget supports that group. If not, …

How about a G3 iBook starting at $399.00 at TechRestore? [Update]: They are "Restored" which is explained below. Quote: What condition is the system in and what does Restored…

Well, how much is your upper limit? That would be really helpful. If you really only want to use BSD, why get an Apple laptop at all? I'm sure you could get a workable x86 laptop a…

Pismo G3 500MHz It had a 1MB cache which went a long way towards making it "snappy" and I would think you could just type on it forever. It's also a complete legend in every way. …

i would look into a g3 class ibook (used) you can get a good one (600mhz+) for $300+ install 10.3 on it and you should have a fine writing machine. (i doubt you will run it from …

I'm a writer and a proud, happy owner of an iMac G5. I'm looking to get a portable writing computer as cheap as possible, but I'm not sure what would be best. I will use it only …

Quote: Originally Posted by westrock I've thought about doing this to my Mini, but I don't want to waste my current OSX setuup. I have a LaCie 250gb USB drive, can I use the di…

I've thought about doing this to my Mini, but I don't want to waste my current OSX setuup. I have a LaCie 250gb USB drive, can I use the disk utility to backup my current copy to …

UPDATE: Our optimize SETI apps are back.... There is an alternate optimized SETI BOINC app at http://www.lb.shuttle.de/apastron/boincDown.shtml. This app is optimized only for…

A side note: Anyone interested in Lightscribe will be happy to know that Pioneer has licensed the technology from HP.

Quote: Originally Posted by Rolnif Will be installing my Newegg ordered DVR-109BK into my dual 2 G5 this weekend. Anybody know how to remove the face plate? Well, for my…

Quote: Originally Posted by lenox I recently got the DVR-109BK. It came with firmware version 1.17, I updated on my gf's pc to 1.40. The firmware update is to support more typ…

Will be installing my Newegg ordered DVR-109BK into my dual 2 G5 this weekend. Anybody know how to remove the face plate?

My new dual 2.7 arrived with the DVR-109 installed: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-109: Firmware Revision: A912 Interconnect: ATAPI Burn Support: Yes (Apple Shipped/Supported) Cache:…