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Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:39 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
Thanks, Otto. I had not seen any article on the subject.
I was just going on how many things it was connected with, which is basically all media play, like audio, video, PDFs (iBook), text, not to mention connecting to iDevices, Apple TV and whatnot. For a Mac, it is not an add-on like iWorks or iLife, it is a major part and function of the OS and the interface to other devices
K.I.S.S., Keep It Simple Sam.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
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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I was just going on how many things it was connected with, which is basically all media play, like audio, video, PDFs (iBook), text, not to mention connecting to iDevices, Apple TV and whatnot. For a Mac, it is not an add-on like iWorks or iLife, it is a major part and function of the OS and the interface to other devices
K.I.S.S., Keep It Simple Sam.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
This is news to me but it seems you're right.
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 4:06 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Actually, to *play* media, you need QuickTime, not iTunes (which uses QT),
and Preview to read PDFs, but the connecting business is another matter as
you say.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 23:39, N.A. Nada whodo678@comcast.net > wrote:
> Thanks, Otto. I had not seen any article on the subject.
>
> I was just going on how many things it was connected with, which is
> basically all media play, like audio, video, PDFs (iBook), text, not to
> mention connecting to iDevices, Apple TV and whatnot. For a Mac, it is not
> an add-on like iWorks or iLife, it is a major part and function of the OS
> and the interface to other devices
>
> K.I.S.S., Keep It Simple Sam.
>
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and Preview to read PDFs, but the connecting business is another matter as
you say.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 23:39, N.A. Nada whodo678@comcast.
> Thanks, Otto. I had not seen any article on the subject.
>
> I was just going on how many things it was connected with, which is
> basically all media play, like audio, video, PDFs (iBook), text, not to
> mention connecting to iDevices, Apple TV and whatnot. For a Mac, it is not
> an add-on like iWorks or iLife, it is a major part and function of the OS
> and the interface to other devices
>
> K.I.S.S., Keep It Simple Sam.
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:47 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
Go dig around Apple Support with the search term of "screen sharing". I assume you want to run the G4 "headless"; or with no monitor.
I use that between my MBP early 2008 running 10.7.5 and my G4 2002 running 10.5.8. There are limitations, mostly the OS on the G4. I don't think you should have a problem with 10.4 and beyond, but I don't remember. That is why I am suggesting you do the research. To transfer files you might need to connect also.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 2:50 PM, V. Meyer wrote:
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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I use that between my MBP early 2008 running 10.7.5 and my G4 2002 running 10.5.8. There are limitations, mostly the OS on the G4. I don't think you should have a problem with 10.4 and beyond, but I don't remember. That is why I am suggesting you do the research. To transfer files you might need to connect also.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 2:50 PM, V. Meyer wrote:
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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Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:50 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
It is the Power Mac that needs to be in Target Disk Mode so it will appear
as an external drive on the MacBook. Do you have a keyboard so you can
start it up with the T key held down? The MacBook won't simply be a
"monitor", of course.
BTW to be secure you should do a Secure Erase of the Power Mac's drive
before reinstalling the OS.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 22:50, V. Meyer n2hotmusic@earthlink.net > wrote:
> 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.
>
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as an external drive on the MacBook. Do you have a keyboard so you can
start it up with the T key held down? The MacBook won't simply be a
"monitor"
BTW to be secure you should do a Secure Erase of the Power Mac's drive
before reinstalling the OS.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 22:50, V. Meyer n2hotmusic@earthlin
> 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.
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:04 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"N.A. Nada"
Otto, you are correct. I need to read the posts all the way through.
Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 3:50 PM, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
It is the Power Mac that needs to be in Target Disk Mode so it will appear
as an external drive on the MacBook. Do you have a keyboard so you can
start it up with the T key held down? The MacBook won't simply be a
"monitor", of course.
BTW to be secure you should do a Secure Erase of the Power Mac's drive
before reinstalling the OS.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 22:50, V. Meyer n2hotmusic@earthlink.net > wrote:
> 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.
>
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Brent
On Feb 18, 2013, at 3:50 PM, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
It is the Power Mac that needs to be in Target Disk Mode so it will appear
as an external drive on the MacBook. Do you have a keyboard so you can
start it up with the T key held down? The MacBook won't simply be a
"monitor"
BTW to be secure you should do a Secure Erase of the Power Mac's drive
before reinstalling the OS.
Otto
On 18 February 2013 22:50, V. Meyer n2hotmusic@earthlin
> 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.
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:04 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Dane Reugger" dar2112
You cannot use the Macbook as a straight up monitor nor is booting into
target mode going to help because even though the G4 could act as a drive
for the MacBook you will not be able to install a G4 compatible OS as the
computer will thinks it's an intel based computer. If you have a G4
computer that would work otherwise you'll need a monitor/
-Dane
On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM, V. Meyer n2hotmusic@earthlink.net > wrote:
> 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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target mode going to help because even though the G4 could act as a drive
for the MacBook you will not be able to install a G4 compatible OS as the
computer will thinks it's an intel based computer. If you have a G4
computer that would work otherwise you'll need a monitor/
-Dane
On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM, V. Meyer n2hotmusic@earthlin
> 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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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:09 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Are you sure the MacBook won't allow installation of a PPC OS on an
external drive or TDM Mac?
Otto
On 19 February 2013 00:04, Dane Reugger dane@downtownpc.com > wrote:
> You cannot use the Macbook as a straight up monitor nor is booting into
> target mode going to help because even though the G4 could act as a drive
> for the MacBook you will not be able to install a G4 compatible OS as the
> computer will thinks it's an intel based computer. If you have a G4
> computer that would work otherwise you'll need a monitor/
>
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external drive or TDM Mac?
Otto
On 19 February 2013 00:04, Dane Reugger dane@downtownpc.
> You cannot use the Macbook as a straight up monitor nor is booting into
> target mode going to help because even though the G4 could act as a drive
> for the MacBook you will not be able to install a G4 compatible OS as the
> computer will thinks it's an intel based computer. If you have a G4
> computer that would work otherwise you'll need a monitor/
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:33 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Dane Reugger" dar2112
Actually I am not sure .. but I assume the installer detects what type
processor and installs appropriately ... there may be a way with one of the
OSes (Tiger or Leopard) that had versions for both processors but I doubt
it will install the G4/G5 version while you are booted up on an Intel
processor. Worth a try I guess and I would love to know if it works.
-Dane
On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM, Otto Nikolaus otto.nikolaus@googlemail.com
> wrote:
> Are you sure the MacBook won't allow installation of a PPC OS on an
> external drive or TDM Mac?
>
> Otto
>
> On 19 February 2013 00:04, Dane Reugger dane@downtownpc.com > wrote:
>
> > You cannot use the Macbook as a straight up monitor nor is booting into
> > target mode going to help because even though the G4 could act as a drive
> > for the MacBook you will not be able to install a G4 compatible OS as the
> > computer will thinks it's an intel based computer. If you have a G4
> > computer that would work otherwise you'll need a monitor/
> >
>
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processor and installs appropriately ... there may be a way with one of the
OSes (Tiger or Leopard) that had versions for both processors but I doubt
it will install the G4/G5 version while you are booted up on an Intel
processor. Worth a try I guess and I would love to know if it works.
-Dane
On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM, Otto Nikolaus otto.nikolaus@
> wrote:
> Are you sure the MacBook won't allow installation of a PPC OS on an
> external drive or TDM Mac?
>
> Otto
>
> On 19 February 2013 00:04, Dane Reugger dane@downtownpc.
>
> > You cannot use the Macbook as a straight up monitor nor is booting into
> > target mode going to help because even though the G4 could act as a drive
> > for the MacBook you will not be able to install a G4 compatible OS as the
> > computer will thinks it's an intel based computer. If you have a G4
> > computer that would work otherwise you'll need a monitor/
> >
>
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:33 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"V. Meyer" vemeyermn
Thanks, Otto. Now I understand why it wasn't working. I can borrow the
keyboard that I gave away with the G5. I think that'll work.
I appreciate everyone's input.
Vonii
On 2/18/13 5:50 PM, "Otto Nikolaus" otto.nikolaus@googlemail.com > wrote:
It is the Power Mac that needs to be in Target Disk Mode so it will appear
as an external drive on the MacBook. Do you have a keyboard so you can
start it up with the T key held down? The MacBook won't simply be a
"monitor", of course.
BTW to be secure you should do a Secure Erase of the Power Mac's drive
before reinstalling the OS.
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keyboard that I gave away with the G5. I think that'll work.
I appreciate everyone'
Vonii
On 2/18/13 5:50 PM, "Otto Nikolaus" otto.nikolaus@
It is the Power Mac that needs to be in Target Disk Mode so it will appear
as an external drive on the MacBook. Do you have a keyboard so you can
start it up with the T key held down? The MacBook won't simply be a
"monitor"
BTW to be secure you should do a Secure Erase of the Power Mac's drive
before reinstalling the OS.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 3:51 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"OBrien" conorboru
On Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:19:15 -0800, Earle Jones wrote:
> This one (also a SanDisk) is so small that it can be left in the laptop
I have one of those…at least, it looks like that. It came with a Bluetooth mouse I bought recently.
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O'Brien ––– –... .-. .. . -.
> This one (also a SanDisk) is so small that it can be left in the laptop
I have one of those…at least, it looks like that. It came with a Bluetooth mouse I bought recently.
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O'Brien ––– –... .-. .. . -.
Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:00 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
On 18 February 2013 23:19, Earle Jones earle.jones@comcast.net > wrote:
> *
> 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.com/site/SanDisk+-+Cruzer+Fit+4GB+USB+Flash+Drive/3613442.p?id=1218420287479&skuId=3613442&st=/&cp=1&lp=5
>
> 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.
>
I like these. Only slightly larger, it's actually a microSD card-reader, so
you have more functionality.
<
http://www.mobymemory.co.uk/memory-card-readers/3677-micro-sd-usb-tiny-reader-.html >
or
http://bit.ly/XoTBMM >
Otto
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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.
>
I like these. Only slightly larger, it's actually a microSD card-reader, so
you have more functionality.
<
http://www.mobymemo
or
http://bit.ly/
Otto
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:11 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
On 18 February 2013 23:51, OBrien bco@hiwaay.net> wrote:
>
> I have one of those�t least, it looks like that. It came with a Bluetooth
> mouse I bought recently.
>
Isn't that a Bluetooth USB dongle?
Otto
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>
> I have one of those�t least, it looks like that. It came with a Bluetooth
> mouse I bought recently.
>
Isn't that a Bluetooth USB dongle?
Otto
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:27 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"OBrien" conorboru
On Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:10:48 +0000, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> Isn't that a Bluetooth USB dongle?
I guess so. It looks like the small, short thumb drive.
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> Isn't that a Bluetooth USB dongle?
I guess so. It looks like the small, short thumb drive.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:40 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Dane Reugger" dar2112
I keep a re-purposed 8GB Macbook Air USB software reinstall drive in my
wallet.
-Dane
On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM, Earle Jones earle.jones@comcast.net >wrote:
>
> 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.com/products/usb/drives/cruzer-facet/ >
> >
> >
>
>
> *
> 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.com/site/SanDisk+-+Cruzer+Fit+4GB+USB+Flash+Drive/3613442.p?id=1218420287479&skuId=3613442&st=/&cp=1&lp=5
>
> 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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wallet.
-Dane
On Mon, Feb 18, 2013 at 5:19 PM, Earle Jones earle.jones@
>
> 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.
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Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:03 pm (PST) . Posted by:
"Chris Jones" bobstermcbob
Hi,
On 18 Feb 2013, at 08:25 PM, "Rob H" artstar@ihot.com > 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 software that still requires Rosetta to run clearly is not interesting in maintaining itself, and you would do yourself a favour in terms of future proofing by trying to move away from it.
>
>
> 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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On 18 Feb 2013, at 08:25 PM, "Rob H" artstar@ihot.
> 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 software that still requires Rosetta to run clearly is not interesting in maintaining itself, and you would do yourself a favour in terms of future proofing by trying to move away from it.
>
>
> 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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