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1a.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure From: Budd
1b.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure From: Ken
1c.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure From: OBrien
1d.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure From: Denver Dan
1e.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure From: Jim Saklad
1f.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure From: Denver dan

2.: Installing Windows and Fusion From: harpangel36

3a.: syncing subtitle files for movies From: Tim O'Donoghue
3b.: Re: syncing subtitle files for movies From: patcanuck
3c.: Re: syncing subtitle files for movies From: Tim O'Donoghue

4.: Magenta cast From: Doug Yelmen

5.: Join me on Facebook From: ejayz@y7mail.com

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1a.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure

Posted by: "Budd" n7eoj@yahoo.com n7eoj

Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:37 am (PST)

To amplify Randy's recommendation to backup your storage media: Backup your backups.
July 2010, my external HDD failed. The iMac's HDD failed 5 days later and I lost everything.
10 months later the replacement HDD failed (same manufacturer, I no longer use).
I now have an external, hot swappable HDD base with three HDDs that I change on a weekly rotation.

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1b.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure

Posted by: "Ken" avlisk@cox.net avliska

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:02 am (PST)

That's a good idea. I also had 2 hard drive failures in less than a month once. Same model, Apple.
My old external hard drive backup is 5 or 6 years old and keeps on cranking away. I back up about once a month, which is fine for what I do on the computer. WIth that amount of use, is that external HD reaching its life expectancy?
Ken S.

--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com, Budd <n7eoj@...> wrote:
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> To amplify Randy's recommendation to backup your storage media: Backup your backups.
> July 2010, my external HDD failed. The iMac's HDD failed 5 days later and I lost everything.
> 10 months later the replacement HDD failed (same manufacturer, I no longer use).

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1c.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure

Posted by: "OBrien" bco@hiwaay.net conorboru

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:12 am (PST)

On Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:37:54 -0800 (PST), Budd wrote:
> I now have an external, hot swappable HDD base with three HDDs that
> I change on a weekly rotation.

Could you tell a little about this...what HDs, what base, etc?

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1d.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure

Posted by: "Denver Dan" denver.dan@verizon.net denverdan22180

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:33 am (PST)

Howdy.

Some articles on SSD and HD and failure rates of other computer
components.

- - - - -
Solid State Drives No Better Than Others, Survey Says

By Keir Thomas, PCWorld Dec 13, 2010 1:51 pm

<http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/213442/solid_state_drives_no_better_than_others_survey_says.html>
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from a Windows 7 forum/blog

<http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/111064-signs-bad-ssd.html>
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The SSD failure debate - The Apple Core

By Jason D. O'Grady | February 27, 2008, 5:00am PST

<http://www.zdnet.com/blog/apple/the-ssd-failure-debate/1342>
- - - - -

Denver Dan

On Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:37:54 -0800 (PST), Budd wrote:
> To amplify Randy's recommendation to backup your storage media:
> Backup your backups.
> July 2010, my external HDD failed. The iMac's HDD failed 5 days
> later and I lost everything.
> 10 months later the replacement HDD failed (same manufacturer, I no
> longer use).
> I now have an external, hot swappable HDD base with three HDDs that I
> change on a weekly rotation.
>

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1e.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure

Posted by: "Jim Saklad" jimdoc@me.com jimdoc01

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:49 am (PST)

> Some articles on SSD and HD and failure rates of other computer components.
>
> - - - - -
> Solid State Drives No Better Than Others, Survey Says
> By Keir Thomas, PCWorld Dec 13, 2010 1:51 pm

I have no first-hand information, however....

Think about the rate of evolution in SSD technology and supporting firmware, and note that the article was *published* just over a year ago, and the data for it was accumulated probably 18 months ago.

> The SSD failure debate - The Apple Core
> By Jason D. O'Grady | February 27, 2008

2008!?!?

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1f.: Re: SSD warning signs of failure

Posted by: "Denver dan" denver.dan@verizon.net denverdan22180

Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:31 am (PST)

I think SSDs may appear to function just like a HD but the technology is very different.

I don't think people or even very tech savvy people are equal, yet, to understanding SSD and the differences with HD tech.

I assumed SSD, with no moving parts, would be naturally more reliable than HD but I'm beginning to think I shouldn't have made that assumption!

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On Dec 31, 2011, at 9:49 AM, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@me.com> wrote:

>> Some articles on SSD and HD and failure rates of other computer components.
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>> Solid State Drives No Better Than Others, Survey Says
>> By Keir Thomas, PCWorld Dec 13, 2010 1:51 pm
>
> I have no first-hand information, however....
>
> Think about the rate of evolution in SSD technology and supporting firmware, and note that the article was *published* just over a year ago, and the data for it was accumulated probably 18 months ago.
>
>> The SSD failure debate - The Apple Core
>> By Jason D. O'Grady | February 27, 2008
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> 2008!?!?
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2.: Installing Windows and Fusion

Posted by: "harpangel36" harpangel36@yahoo.com harpangel36

Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:21 am (PST)

I have a new MBP and have installed Fusion and have a couple questions before installing my Windows 7 Home premium. I only use windows for a couple of embroidery programs not available to me on the Mac. I don't need a lot of hard disk space as I really don't intend to use Windows for anything else. How can I manually allocate hard disk space in Fusion? (It seems to want to give me only 40GB of which I don't need that much). Should I choose 32 bit or 64 bit windows? Anything else I should know before installing?

Thanks, Roxanne

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3a.: syncing subtitle files for movies

Posted by: "Tim O'Donoghue" tjod@drizzle.net timodonoghue

Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:55 am (PST)

Hi all;

I'm looking for suggestions for Mac software to run on either my 2011 Mac Mini or 2010 Macbook Pro, both running OS 10.7.2

Many movies from Netflix - both instant and DVD versions - have subtitles. I need software that will allow me to reliably sync various subtitle files (.SRT and others) that I can find on the interwebs with the actual movie - which can be direct from the DVD or a ripped version using RipIt (for DVDs that I own)

The problem is that many of the subtitle files do not take into account all the extra leaders, FBI, Interpol, and other warnings, previews, etc., and the dialogue is off by many seconds or even minutes. The software will need to allow me to specify at least two points where known dialog is taking place and be able to sync with the movie using the adjusted timings.

I've tried one called Subfix, but the files it generates don't show any dialog on the screen at all - even thought the original file showed dialog, but in the wrong places.

I'm hoping someone can suggest an app that's known to work, preferably from experience using the app. There are several listed on the Mac App store, but the reviews are enough to warn me off paying even a small price for them.

Thanks,

Tim

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3b.: Re: syncing subtitle files for movies

Posted by: "patcanuck" patcanuck@gmail.com patcanuck47

Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:44 pm (PST)

You might have a look at a piece of software called iSubtitle. Also if you
use VLC to watch the movies you can use the keyboard to advance or retard
the subtitles to get them into synch throughout the movie.
Pat :)

On 1 January 2012 06:55, Tim O'Donoghue <tjod@drizzle.net> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi all;
>
> I'm looking for suggestions for Mac software to run on either my 2011 Mac
> Mini or 2010 Macbook Pro, both running OS 10.7.2
>
> Many movies from Netflix - both instant and DVD versions - have subtitles.
> I need software that will allow me to reliably sync various subtitle files
> (.SRT and others) that I can find on the interwebs with the actual movie -
> which can be direct from the DVD or a ripped version using RipIt (for DVDs
> that I own)
>
> The problem is that many of the subtitle files do not take into account
> all the extra leaders, FBI, Interpol, and other warnings, previews, etc.,
> and the dialogue is off by many seconds or even minutes. The software will
> need to allow me to specify at least two points where known dialog is
> taking place and be able to sync with the movie using the adjusted timings.
>
> I've tried one called Subfix, but the files it generates don't show any
> dialog on the screen at all - even thought the original file showed dialog,
> but in the wrong places.
>
> I'm hoping someone can suggest an app that's known to work, preferably
> from experience using the app. There are several listed on the Mac App
> store, but the reviews are enough to warn me off paying even a small price
> for them.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>
>
>

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3c.: Re: syncing subtitle files for movies

Posted by: "Tim O'Donoghue" tjod@drizzle.net timodonoghue

Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:55 pm (PST)

Thanks, Pat - I'll check those out.

Tim
On Dec 31, 2011, at 1:44 PM, patcanuck wrote:

> You might have a look at a piece of software called iSubtitle. Also if you
> use VLC to watch the movies you can use the keyboard to advance or retard
> the subtitles to get them into synch throughout the movie.
> Pat :)
>
> On 1 January 2012 06:55, Tim O'Donoghue <tjod@drizzle.net> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> Hi all;
>>
>> I'm looking for suggestions for Mac software to run on either my 2011 Mac
>> Mini or 2010 Macbook Pro, both running OS 10.7.2
>>
>> Many movies from Netflix - both instant and DVD versions - have subtitles.
>> I need software that will allow me to reliably sync various subtitle files
>> (.SRT and others) that I can find on the interwebs with the actual movie -
>> which can be direct from the DVD or a ripped version using RipIt (for DVDs
>> that I own)
>>
>> The problem is that many of the subtitle files do not take into account
>> all the extra leaders, FBI, Interpol, and other warnings, previews, etc.,
>> and the dialogue is off by many seconds or even minutes. The software will
>> need to allow me to specify at least two points where known dialog is
>> taking place and be able to sync with the movie using the adjusted timings.
>>
>> I've tried one called Subfix, but the files it generates don't show any
>> dialog on the screen at all - even thought the original file showed dialog,
>> but in the wrong places.
>>
>> I'm hoping someone can suggest an app that's known to work, preferably
>> from experience using the app. There are several listed on the Mac App
>> store, but the reviews are enough to warn me off paying even a small price
>> for them.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tim
>>
>>
>>
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4.: Magenta cast

Posted by: "Doug Yelmen" dougyelmen@earthlink.net dougyelmen

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:41 pm (PST)

27" iMac Quad i7 (mid-2010)
Canon i9900
D/Led most recent Canon drivers from Apple.
PS CS5

I am getting a Magenta cast since I got my iMac and upgraded to Lion.
however, switching to another drive (SL) didn't help.

I've read a lot of discussion groups. They weren't able to figure it out either.
Reading several books, including Scott Kelby.

When I print from Aperture 3, there is a slight improvement.

************************

any suggestions, or solutions!!! would be appreciated

thanks, and Happy New Year.

doug yelmen

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5.: Join me on Facebook

Posted by: "ejayz@y7mail.com" ejayz@y7mail.com ejayz@y7mail.com

Sun Jan 1, 2012 1:52 am (PST)

Hi,

Wouldn't it be great if we could all link up together on Facebook and discuss the same issues and news about our Apple products? To all members of the group who would like to join as my friend on FB please message me back and I'll send out an invitation to you. This way we can also send pictures of whatever it is we are trying to explain etc.

Looking forward to seeing you all on FB

Regards,

Samantha Candice

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Posted by: "Budd" n7eoj@yahoo.com n7eoj

Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:37 am (PST)

Posted by: "Ken" avlisk@cox.net avliska

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:02 am (PST)

Posted by: "OBrien" bco@hiwaay.net conorboru

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:12 am (PST)

Posted by: "Denver Dan" denver.dan@verizon.net denverdan22180

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:33 am (PST)

Posted by: "Jim Saklad" jimdoc@me.com jimdoc01

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:49 am (PST)

Posted by: "Denver dan" denver.dan@verizon.net denverdan22180

Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:31 am (PST)

Posted by: "harpangel36" harpangel36@yahoo.com harpangel36

Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:21 am (PST)

Posted by: "Tim O'Donoghue" tjod@drizzle.net timodonoghue

Sat Dec 31, 2011 11:55 am (PST)

Posted by: "patcanuck" patcanuck@gmail.com patcanuck47

Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:44 pm (PST)

Posted by: "Tim O'Donoghue" tjod@drizzle.net timodonoghue

Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:55 pm (PST)

Posted by: "Doug Yelmen" dougyelmen@earthlink.net dougyelmen

Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:41 pm (PST)

Posted by: "ejayz@y7mail.com" ejayz@y7mail.com ejayz@y7mail.com

Sun Jan 1, 2012 1:52 am (PST)