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Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:34 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
In my opinion, repairing Permissions is the current SCSI voodoo, it is worthless for fixing things. I haven't done it since OS X 10.1 in 2001. You can repair them until you are blue in the face and they will continue to revert.
If you have not been following tech news lately, Java on web browsers is a security flaw. I have minimized the apps that use Java on my Macs to go one step further. If you have many JavaVirtual Machines on your Mac, they you have not.
You did not tell us what Mac you are running, but 10.6, Snow Leopard is a stable OS. I would look for some other cause of the problems. Freezes and crashes, not enough RAM or a failing stick. Other hardware causes. Not enough free memory, the hard drive, not RAM.
But the "? file folder" tells me that your hard drive is failing. Make a clone of the drive or back up your data, TODAY! Then take it in to have the hard drive tested to confirm it is failing and replaced.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 10:31 AM, Dolores wrote:
Since I installed Snow Leopard [last summer] my computer has been having problems - screen-freezes and crashing.
When I run disk utility, I come up with over 100 repair permissions listed. Many are JavaVirtualMachines or SystemLibraryCoreServices. I'm now having problems with rebooting/gray screens, beach balls, ?file folders. Is this an at home fix, over-the-phone to Apple, or does my computer need to be serviced?
dolores
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If you have not been following tech news lately, Java on web browsers is a security flaw. I have minimized the apps that use Java on my Macs to go one step further. If you have many JavaVirtual Machines on your Mac, they you have not.
You did not tell us what Mac you are running, but 10.6, Snow Leopard is a stable OS. I would look for some other cause of the problems. Freezes and crashes, not enough RAM or a failing stick. Other hardware causes. Not enough free memory, the hard drive, not RAM.
But the "? file folder" tells me that your hard drive is failing. Make a clone of the drive or back up your data, TODAY! Then take it in to have the hard drive tested to confirm it is failing and replaced.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 10:31 AM, Dolores wrote:
Since I installed Snow Leopard [last summer] my computer has been having problems - screen-freezes and crashing.
When I run disk utility, I come up with over 100 repair permissions listed. Many are JavaVirtualMachines or SystemLibraryCoreSe
dolores
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:41 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Yes, indeed. You can set up any number of tasks and schedule them to run
when you choose. Having chosen your Source and Destination, click on
Schedule Task at the bottom of the window. Lots of info here
<
http://help.bombich.com/kb/overview/system-requirements-installing-updating-and-uninstalling-ccc >
or
http://bit.ly/15206sB >
You can download as a PDF too.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 18:08, Bill Boy billboy@refindedvideo.com > wrote:
> Thanks for your relies.
> I did not realize Carbon Copy Cloner had the ability to schedule tasks. I
> have used it for years to keep a clone of my OS drive.
> I have several Terabytes backed up on BACKBLAZE but need my work all
> back-up locally just in case.
>
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when you choose. Having chosen your Source and Destination, click on
Schedule Task at the bottom of the window. Lots of info here
<
http://help.
or
http://bit.ly/
You can download as a PDF too.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 18:08, Bill Boy billboy@refindedvid
> Thanks for your relies.
> I did not realize Carbon Copy Cloner had the ability to schedule tasks. I
> have used it for years to keep a clone of my OS drive.
> I have several Terabytes backed up on BACKBLAZE but need my work all
> back-up locally just in case.
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:44 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
On 18 February 2013 20:26, OBrien bco@hiwaay.net> wrote:
>
> I'm not sure, but I think specific files can be selected and backed-up
> automatically on a schedule with CCC.
>
Yes, they can and, unlike TM, you can choose the time and frequency.
Otto
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>
> I'm not sure, but I think specific files can be selected and backed-up
> automatically on a schedule with CCC.
>
Yes, they can and, unlike TM, you can choose the time and frequency.
Otto
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:04 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Daly Jessup" dalyjessup
On Feb 18, 2013, at 10:36 AM, Michael Stupinski wrote:
> In addition to TM and SuperDuper for whole-disk backups, I've been using ChronoSync http://www.econtech
Just want to point out that if you buy SuperDuper you can also back up specific files on a schedule, using File menu, "Copy Script" and choose what you want to back up or ignore.
Daly
Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:16 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"tom rice" tomrice36
Thanks for the infoI will be going to an apple store Wed. I will get a back up utility (Carbon Copy Cloner) and a 1T backup drive.
I will save your email address - and if ok ask you to help only if I am indire need
Tim
--- On Mon, 2/18/13, Bill Boy billboy@refindedvideo.com > wrote:
From: Bill Boy billboy@refindedvideo.com >
Subject: Re: [macsupport] Back-up utility
To: macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, February 18, 2013, 1:08 PM
Thanks for your relies.
I did not realize Carbon Copy Cloner had the ability to schedule tasks. I have used it for years to keep a clone of my OS drive.
I have several Terabytes backed up on BACKBLAZE but need my work all back-up locally just in case.
Thanks
Bill
On Feb 18, 2013, at 5:34 AM, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> I would recommend Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper, which give you
> precise control of what gets backed up and when (of course, they can also
> make and update complete bootable clones, and I consider this essential.)
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I will save your email address - and if ok ask you to help only if I am indire need
Tim
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From: Bill Boy billboy@refindedvid
Subject: Re: [macsupport] Back-up utility
To: macsupportcentral@
Date: Monday, February 18, 2013, 1:08 PM
Thanks for your relies.
I did not realize Carbon Copy Cloner had the ability to schedule tasks. I have used it for years to keep a clone of my OS drive.
I have several Terabytes backed up on BACKBLAZE but need my work all back-up locally just in case.
Thanks
Bill
On Feb 18, 2013, at 5:34 AM, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> I would recommend Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper, which give you
> precise control of what gets backed up and when (of course, they can also
> make and update complete bootable clones, and I consider this essential.)
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:42 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
Call AppleCare, they should be able to direct you to where in Apple you can buy a copy of SL. It was a $29 disc.
Tiger on the other hand was a $129 disc, but it sounds like you have that one.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 12:25 PM, Rob H wrote:
Wow Dave,
Very precise info.Thank you. And yes the iMac AND the old G4'sees' the scanner, but ImageCapture and the does not. The original HP software keeps crashing when I try to access that way.
I'm told I need Rosetta to get this to work on Snow Leopard with either the old HP driver or VueScan but I don't have the disk to download it. Any oidea where I can obtain a copy? I've looked on line for days with out results.
Any ideas?
Again, thanx so much for the clear instructions.
Rob
--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com , Dave C wrote:
>
> Hi Rob,
> Choose "About this Mac" from the Apple menu. Then click on "More Info..." button.
>
> In the window that opens in System Profiler, click USB in the left column (just above "Network".
>
> The top half of the screen that display is titled "USB Device Tree". Can you see anything there that describes your scanner? *
>
> * If "yes", then it's a software / driver issue. Launch Image Capture (ships with 10.6) and see if your scanner shows up in the left column under "Devices". If yes, you should be able to use Image Capture to scan. As a replacement, VueScan is widely hailed (including the Mac Support Central group) as a great universal scanning application. It does seem that your scanner is supported by VueScan:
>
> http://www.hamrick.com/vuescan/hp_scanjet_3970.html
>
> * If "no", your scanner, power adapter (does it use a "brick" power supply, or just a plain power cable to the outlet?), or USB cable (you tried another one, yes?) are defective. Try different ones of the cables & the supply/adapter (pay close attention to the voltage & current ratings and the plug polarity of the replacement).
>
> Good luck!
>
> Dave
>
> -=-=-=-
>
> On 11 February 2013, at 1:20 PM, Rob H wrote:
>
> > I need help - fast. My HP 3970 scanner can no longer be "found'.
> >
> > I moved the connection from an old G4 (10.4)to an iMac with Snow leopard (10.6.8)I just bought. Although the iMac itself 'saw' the linkup, the software could not make a connection. SO - I reconnected back to my old G4 only to discover it could no longer 'see' the scanner either.
> >
> > I did all the usual unplug/replug/re-power tricks but no good. Even ran Disk Warrior 4.4.4. which found no problems. Now the HP Precision Pro software won't even launch on the G4. I reloaded the scanner software from the original disk, but that did nothing.
> >
> > Any ideas? I have a report I got from the HP software regharding the error if someone wants to look it over.
> >
> > Oh, and is there anyway I can get Rosetta for the iMac to try connecting the scanner again on that one? The guy I bought the iMAc from didn't give me the install disk.
> >
> > Help?
> > Rob
>
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Tiger on the other hand was a $129 disc, but it sounds like you have that one.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 12:25 PM, Rob H wrote:
Wow Dave,
Very precise info.Thank you. And yes the iMac AND the old G4'sees&#
I'm told I need Rosetta to get this to work on Snow Leopard with either the old HP driver or VueScan but I don't have the disk to download it. Any oidea where I can obtain a copy? I've looked on line for days with out results.
Any ideas?
Again, thanx so much for the clear instructions.
Rob
--- In macsupportcentral@
>
> Hi Rob,
> Choose "About this Mac" from the Apple menu. Then click on "More Info..." button.
>
> In the window that opens in System Profiler, click USB in the left column (just above "Network"
>
> The top half of the screen that display is titled "USB Device Tree". Can you see anything there that describes your scanner? *
>
> * If "yes"
>
> http://www.hamrick.
>
> * If "no"
>
> Good luck!
>
> Dave
>
> -=-=-=-
>
> On 11 February 2013, at 1:20 PM, Rob H wrote:
>
> > I need help - fast. My HP 3970 scanner can no longer be "found&#
> >
> > I moved the connection from an old G4 (10.4)to an iMac with Snow leopard (10.6.8)I just bought. Although the iMac itself 'saw' the linkup, the software could not make a connection. SO - I reconnected back to my old G4 only to discover it could no longer 'see' the scanner either.
> >
> > I did all the usual unplug/replug/
> >
> > Any ideas? I have a report I got from the HP software regharding the error if someone wants to look it over.
> >
> > Oh, and is there anyway I can get Rosetta for the iMac to try connecting the scanner again on that one? The guy I bought the iMAc from didn't give me the install disk.
> >
> > Help?
> > Rob
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 1:50 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"HAL9000" jrswebhome
After installing Snow Leopard my cheap HP/printer/scanner refused to work. I spent several weeks talking with HP techs who guaranteed me that their drivers were compatible with SL. I eventually found it to be a lie. I purchased a $30 Canon Printer/scanner and it has worked first time and every system upgrade since. Using Mountain Lion and the Canon responds beautifully every time. But it's your choice. jr
--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com , "Rob H" wrote:
>
> Hi Dan,
> Thank you so much for the detailed info! It is appreciated. But as I am missing the original disk, my problem (for the Snow Leopard at least) seems to fall around a lack of Rosetta.
>
> I'm going to try to re-download the driver for the G4 and go that route again. I'm having trouble locating the right one, though.The suggested link below comes up blank.
>
> Thanx Again.
>
> Rob
>
>
> --- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com , Denver Dan wrote:
> >
> > Howdy.
> >
> > I think you are having more than one problem.
> >
> > One of the problems is the lack of Rosetta on the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow
> > Leopard system.
> >
> > Keep reading!
> >
> > Go here are read about the Mac OS X system version that the HP soft are
> > can work with.
> >
> > http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=298549&prodTypeId=15179&prodSeriesId=298547&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=219 >
> >
> > Snow Leopard is not mentioned as being compatible with the last
> > released HP drive/software. Last version being Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
> >
> > If you wish to continue scanning on the G4, I suggest downloading the
> > appropriate driver package from HP at the URL above and installing it.
> >
> > Downloading and installing this same package on the newer iMac MIGHT
> > (with Rosetta) fix the Snow Leopard problem.
> >
> > Also suggest that before installing it you look for an uninstall
> > application with the HP software, and/or, do some extensive deleting of
> > the older HP scanner software, preferences, caches, files, etc.
> >
> > Note that Disk Warrior is intended to resurrect hard drives that have
> > problems and running it would have zero impact on a problem with
> > application/driver/Rosetta software unless that software is part of
> > problems with a hard drive that is malfunctioning due to directory
> > corruption.
> >
> > Your HP scanner driver/software might work in Snow Leopard but the HP
> > software requires that Rosetta be installed.
> >
> > In Tiger, and Leopard, Rosetta was installed automatically.
> > In Snow Leopard, Rosetta has to be installed separately.
> > FYI, Rosetta is not included and can not be installed on Mac OS X 10.7
> > Lion and Mac OS X 10.8 systems.
> >
> > Rosetta is the "invisible" software package that lets software encoded
> > for PowerPC Macs run on Intel Macs. It's like a language translator
> > for PowerPC to Intel (like the Rosetta Stone).
> >
> > Here's some info about your scanner, drivers, and Rosetta from the
> > Hamrick VueScan web site.
> >
> > http://www.hamrick.com/vuescan/hp_scanjet_3970.html >
> >
> > VueScan is good 3rd party scanning software.
> >
> > Here's an Apple KB article on Rosetta.
> >
> > http://support.apple.com/kb/PH6531 >
> >
> > You may find Rosetta in the Optional Installs folder on your Mac OS X
> > 10.6 Snow Leopard install disc. Locate the Optional Installs.mpkg
> > package and launch it and use the installer to direct Rosetta to the
> > correct drive.
> >
> > You could also check with the SilverFast scanning driver people to see
> > if they have something for your scanner and Snow Leopard but this might
> > also require Rosetta.
> >
> > Denver DAn
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:20:29 +0000, Rob H wrote:
> > > I need help - fast. My HP 3970 scanner can no longer be "found'.
> > >
> > > I moved the connection from an old G4 (10.4)to an iMac with Snow
> > > leopard (10.6.8)I just bought. Although the iMac itself 'saw' the
> > > linkup, the software could not make a connection. SO - I reconnected
> > > back to my old G4 only to discover it could no longer 'see' the
> > > scanner either.
> > >
> > > I did all the usual unplug/replug/re-power tricks but no good. Even
> > > ran Disk Warrior 4.4.4. which found no problems. Now the HP Precision
> > > Pro software won't even launch on the G4. I reloaded the scanner
> > > software from the original disk, but that did nothing.
> > >
> > > Any ideas? I have a report I got from the HP software regharding the
> > > error if someone wants to look it over.
> > >
> > > Oh, and is there anyway I can get Rosetta for the iMac to try
> > > connecting the scanner again on that one? The guy I bought the iMAc
> > > from didn't give me the install disk.
> > >
> > > Help?
> > >
> > > Rob
> >
>
--- In macsupportcentral@
>
> Hi Dan,
> Thank you so much for the detailed info! It is appreciated. But as I am missing the original disk, my problem (for the Snow Leopard at least) seems to fall around a lack of Rosetta.
>
> I'm going to try to re-download the driver for the G4 and go that route again. I'm having trouble locating the right one, though.The suggested link below comes up blank.
>
> Thanx Again.
>
> Rob
>
>
> --- In macsupportcentral@
> >
> > Howdy.
> >
> > I think you are having more than one problem.
> >
> > One of the problems is the lack of Rosetta on the Mac OS X 10.6 Snow
> > Leopard system.
> >
> > Keep reading!
> >
> > Go here are read about the Mac OS X system version that the HP soft are
> > can work with.
> >
> > http://h20000.
> >
> > Snow Leopard is not mentioned as being compatible with the last
> > released HP drive/software. Last version being Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
> >
> > If you wish to continue scanning on the G4, I suggest downloading the
> > appropriate driver package from HP at the URL above and installing it.
> >
> > Downloading and installing this same package on the newer iMac MIGHT
> > (with Rosetta) fix the Snow Leopard problem.
> >
> > Also suggest that before installing it you look for an uninstall
> > application with the HP software, and/or, do some extensive deleting of
> > the older HP scanner software, preferences, caches, files, etc.
> >
> > Note that Disk Warrior is intended to resurrect hard drives that have
> > problems and running it would have zero impact on a problem with
> > application/
> > problems with a hard drive that is malfunctioning due to directory
> > corruption.
> >
> > Your HP scanner driver/software might work in Snow Leopard but the HP
> > software requires that Rosetta be installed.
> >
> > In Tiger, and Leopard, Rosetta was installed automatically.
> > In Snow Leopard, Rosetta has to be installed separately.
> > FYI, Rosetta is not included and can not be installed on Mac OS X 10.7
> > Lion and Mac OS X 10.8 systems.
> >
> > Rosetta is the "invisible&quo
> > for PowerPC Macs run on Intel Macs. It's like a language translator
> > for PowerPC to Intel (like the Rosetta Stone).
> >
> > Here's some info about your scanner, drivers, and Rosetta from the
> > Hamrick VueScan web site.
> >
> > http://www.hamrick.
> >
> > VueScan is good 3rd party scanning software.
> >
> > Here's an Apple KB article on Rosetta.
> >
> > http://support.
> >
> > You may find Rosetta in the Optional Installs folder on your Mac OS X
> > 10.6 Snow Leopard install disc. Locate the Optional Installs.mpkg
> > package and launch it and use the installer to direct Rosetta to the
> > correct drive.
> >
> > You could also check with the SilverFast scanning driver people to see
> > if they have something for your scanner and Snow Leopard but this might
> > also require Rosetta.
> >
> > Denver DAn
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:20:29 +0000, Rob H wrote:
> > > I need help - fast. My HP 3970 scanner can no longer be "found&#
> > >
> > > I moved the connection from an old G4 (10.4)to an iMac with Snow
> > > leopard (10.6.8)I just bought. Although the iMac itself 'saw' the
> > > linkup, the software could not make a connection. SO - I reconnected
> > > back to my old G4 only to discover it could no longer 'see' the
> > > scanner either.
> > >
> > > I did all the usual unplug/replug/
> > > ran Disk Warrior 4.4.4. which found no problems. Now the HP Precision
> > > Pro software won't even launch on the G4. I reloaded the scanner
> > > software from the original disk, but that did nothing.
> > >
> > > Any ideas? I have a report I got from the HP software regharding the
> > > error if someone wants to look it over.
> > >
> > > Oh, and is there anyway I can get Rosetta for the iMac to try
> > > connecting the scanner again on that one? The guy I bought the iMAc
> > > from didn't give me the install disk.
> > >
> > > Help?
> > >
> > > Rob
> >
>
Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:34 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Barry Austern" barryaus
On Feb 18, 2013, at 4:50 PM, HAL9000 wrote:
> After installing Snow Leopard my cheap HP/printer/scanner refused to work. I spent several weeks talking with HP techs who guaranteed me that their drivers were compatible with SL. I eventually found it to be a lie. I purchased a $30 Canon Printer/scanner and it has worked first time and every system upgrade since. Using Mountain Lion and the Canon responds beautifully every time. But it's your choice. jr
I discovered the same thing with an HP all-in-one when I went to Snow Leopard. The scan functions did not work. So I bought a newer HP. Later, before I disposed of the old one, I learned about VueScan, and that did work well with the older HP. Frankly, I now prefer VueScan even with the newer one, so I use it. The HP drivers still don't work, but I can do it either through Preview or Image Capture or even from the PrefPane with the new one, but VueScan is nicer.
Since the old all-in-one did have problems with paper feeding I figured it was time to replace it anyway. Too bad, though, that my in-reserve cartridges would not work with the newer machine.
--
Barry Austern
barryaus@fuse.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:00 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
This is news to me but it seems you're right.
http://osxdaily.com/2012/02/06/delete-itunes-mac-os-x/ >
Otto
On 18 February 2013 21:12, N.A. Nada whodo678@comcast.net > wrote:
> I would take a more cautious step. Since iTunes is a main feature of Mac
> OS X, like Safari or Mail, I would leave it intact.
>
> The next time it comes up in Software Update, I would select the iTunes
> update, go to the Menu Bar and under Update, select Ignore Update. This can
> be easily reversed in the future.
>
> Or you can trigger Software Update now and get it over with, but I would
> not delete iTunes. The less you mess with the OS the fewer problems you are
> likely to have.
>
> And to stop anyone from going there, in Windows it is an add-on App, not
> part of the OS. It is part of the OS in OS X and iOS.
>
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http://osxdaily.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 21:12, N.A. Nada whodo678@comcast.
> I would take a more cautious step. Since iTunes is a main feature of Mac
> OS X, like Safari or Mail, I would leave it intact.
>
> The next time it comes up in Software Update, I would select the iTunes
> update, go to the Menu Bar and under Update, select Ignore Update. This can
> be easily reversed in the future.
>
> Or you can trigger Software Update now and get it over with, but I would
> not delete iTunes. The less you mess with the OS the fewer problems you are
> likely to have.
>
> And to stop anyone from going there, in Windows it is an add-on App, not
> part of the OS. It is part of the OS in OS X and iOS.
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:02 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Norman" nrowe46
New Mac Pro with Mt Lion with empty bay for optical bay. I have an optical drive but have the wrong kind of connector. Does anyone know what kind adapter I would need.
Thanks
Norm
Thanks
Norm
Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:23 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Denver Dan" denverdan22180
The MacPro has 2 SATA ports on logic board. You can use a SATA cable, about 15 inches long. It might need to have L shaped connector on logic board end due to snug space.
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> New Mac Pro with Mt Lion with empty bay for optical bay. I have an optical drive but have the wrong kind of connector. Does anyone know what kind adapter I would need.
> Thanks
> Norm
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> New Mac Pro with Mt Lion with empty bay for optical bay. I have an optical drive but have the wrong kind of connector. Does anyone know what kind adapter I would need.
> Thanks
> Norm
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:36 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Earle Jones" earlejones501
On Feb 18, 13, at 2:23 PM, Denver Dan denver.dan@verizon.
> The MacPro has 2 SATA ports on logic board. You can use a SATA cable, about 15 inches long. It might need to have L shaped connector on logic board end due to snug space.
>
>
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In the same vein, the tightly spaced USB connectors on my MacBook Pro are a problem for some Thumb Drives, especially the older ones with a "fat" case.
I bought a four-port USB Hub at Fry's for about $12 which completely solves the problem. Now I can use two or three Thumb Drives and a remote control dongle without any problem.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:50 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"OBrien" conorboru
On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:36:30 -0800, Earle Jones wrote:
> In the same vein, the tightly spaced USB connectors on my MacBook
> Pro are a problem for some Thumb Drives, especially the older ones
> with a "fat" case.
Recently, a friend sent me a bunch of photos on a thumb drive. It practically didn't even have a plastic enclosure. It was just a skinny little thing¡Kalmost just the thumb drive mechanism by itself.
http://www.sandisk.com/products/usb/drives/cruzer-facet/ >
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> In the same vein, the tightly spaced USB connectors on my MacBook
> Pro are a problem for some Thumb Drives, especially the older ones
> with a "fat" case.
Recently, a friend sent me a bunch of photos on a thumb drive. It practically didn't even have a plastic enclosure. It was just a skinny little thing¡Kalmost just the thumb drive mechanism by itself.
http://www.sandisk.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:19 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Earle Jones" earlejones501
On Feb 18, 13, at 2:50 PM, OBrien bco@hiwaay.net> wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:36:30 -0800, Earle Jones wrote:
> > In the same vein, the tightly spaced USB connectors on my MacBook
> > Pro are a problem for some Thumb Drives, especially the older ones
> > with a "fat" case.
>
> Recently, a friend sent me a bunch of photos on a thumb drive. It practically didn't even have a plastic enclosure. It was just a skinny little thing…almost just the thumb drive mechanism by itself.
>
> http://www.sandisk.
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Yes! The newer thumb drives are indeed skinny.
There are some that are even smaller than the one your website (above) shows.
http://www.bestbuy.
This one (also a SanDisk) is so small that it can be left in the laptop when packing it in its case.
It is slightly larger than the USB connector. It is almost too small -- easy to lose.
earle
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:50 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"V. Meyer" vemeyermn
I have a MacBook running OS 10.5.8, and I have an old Power Mac G4 tower. I
used to use the tower as a backup drive for a G5. Well, I gave the G5 and
Cinema Display away. I would like to use the MacBook as a monitor for the G4
so I can reinstall the OS on the G4 to wipe it. I plan to give it away once
I've done that.
I Googled "Connect MacBook to a Power Mac G4," and I found instructions on
eHow for using a FireWire cable to connect the MacBook and G4. With the G4
on, I turn on the MacBook while holding down the "T" key on the keyboard,
and the FireWire drive icon shows up on the MacBook desktop. But I can't see
the G4's drive. Obviously, I'm doing something wrong.
I'd appreciate any suggestions or ideas on how I can make this work.
Thanks.
Vonii
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used to use the tower as a backup drive for a G5. Well, I gave the G5 and
Cinema Display away. I would like to use the MacBook as a monitor for the G4
so I can reinstall the OS on the G4 to wipe it. I plan to give it away once
I've done that.
I Googled "Connect MacBook to a Power Mac G4," and I found instructions on
eHow for using a FireWire cable to connect the MacBook and G4. With the G4
on, I turn on the MacBook while holding down the "T" key on the keyboard,
and the FireWire drive icon shows up on the MacBook desktop. But I can't see
the G4's drive. Obviously, I'm doing something wrong.
I'd appreciate any suggestions or ideas on how I can make this work.
Thanks.
Vonii
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