Quote: Originally posted by gbbeil: I have a Wallstreet 233 (M4573 with the 512Kb L2 Cache model), 192 Mbyte RAM, 37 Gbyte Hard disk. I would like to upgrade to OS X. …

Originally posted by gbbeil: I have a Wallstreet 233 (M4573 with the 512Kb L2 Cache model), 192 Mbyte RAM, 37 Gbyte Hard disk. I would like to upgrade to OS X. Can anyone get me …

Just a quick question... My new PB15 is flawless(ish) and I can't be happier EXCEPT that the bottom right 2-3 keys on the keyboard were sticking up. As in raised above the height …

It's a common problem with these machines: poorly-installed keyboards. See, for example, these threads on Apple's boards: http://discussions.info.apple.com/We...2W.1@.599ba00d a…

Thanks bamchum. Seems my PowerBook isn't as perfect as I thought it was.

All of a sudden my DVD drive got VERY loud and is having issues with ejecting the disc. it also occasionaly puts marks on the disc. I replaced the drive with a NEW dvd drive, SAME…

Quote: Originally posted by lembob: All of a sudden my DVD drive got VERY loud and is having issues with ejecting the disc. it also occasionaly puts marks on the disc. …

I am a newbie Mac user, would the firmware be accessable via "software update"?

Nope, you'd maybe have to get it here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120019 Not entirely sure though, it's an old article.

Hi folks. Well, I've learned a lot in the month since switching but I need to ask a newbie question once again. Now that all of my eggs are in a portable/more fragile basket, I'd…

Hi, I have a Lacie external d2 120GB and it's a excelent equipment. It's my backup (misic, pictures, soft installers, etc, etc) and I install a panther to use when I need repair …

When I got my PB12 in October, I decided I needed a couple external drives - one for data (all those movies, photos and songs can really add up) and one for backup. I decided to ge…

Another vote for CCC, just be sure to get the latest version that's necessary for running with Panther.

Carbon Copy Cloner is without a doubt the best "bang for the buck" backup solution! Also, depending on how valuable your data is (e.g., work files, financial data etc.) be wary of …

Thanks for the responses guys. A question re: CCC. Lets say I've cloned my machine to an external drive with CCC then for whatever reason I put a new blank harddrive in my PB (due…

.Mac. is your friend. You can use the backup app to backup what you need to a drive or to Disc. Also with iSync your addressbook and Safari bookmarks are all backed up. IMO I do…

If you have Panther (which I assume your PowerBook came with) you don't even need CCC. Just boot from the system software DVD (not strictly necessary, but advisable) and when the …

Quote: Originally posted by tooki: If you have Panther (which I assume your PowerBook came with) you don't even need CCC. Just boot from the system software DVD (not st…

CCC is simpler, easier, and it allows sequencial backups where only modified files get copied. I have to admit, I've been living with two copies of my files stored on HDs for seve…

How do I make the 'F' keys default to 'F1' through 'F12' instead of having to push 'Fn' each time?

Easy enough ... download and install uControl, click in the second tab "Options", then check the first box on the left "Real Function Keys"

Cool... Thanks!

Too bad the interface is butt, and there's no application-level control (games, and, oh yeah, layout programs, etc.), and perhaps AppleScriptability, etc. Well, what do you expec…

I have gone 2 1/2 months without my Titanium PowerBook after selling it Oct.2003. Well, 2 days ago, I walked into the Apple store here in Dallas and I walked out with the 15" Al Su…

Talking to a few friends, and after reading many posts, and comments on the internet, it seems that 2.5 hours is fairly common. I have a second edition 17 PB, and I can get just…