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  • Thanks, guys! I trashed the Photoshop prefs from the Photoshop folder. (I couldn't find any "drag and drop prefs"--is there such a thing?). I also rebuilt the desktop. Restarted, works like a charm. Hope it stays that way. Since this happen…
    in JPEG drag and drop weirdness with Photoshop Comment by josephg August 2002
  • Sorry for the bump, but does anyone know? This is seriously vexing me, and I can't understand why it works on a TiBook and a Beige G3--but not a DV iMac--all running the same versions of Photoshop and OS 9.2
    in JPEG drag and drop weirdness with Photoshop Comment by josephg August 2002
  • After I posted, I did a little research and read up on master/slave and cable select, and everything seemed A-OK. But it's always nice to get reassurance from a third party. Thanks, Jack.
    in iMac DV HD Jumper Settings Comment by josephg August 2002
  • Netscape Communicator (4.x on OS 9) came with Netscape Composer, and I remember using that fairly intuitively before I learned HTML. Also, Adobe PageMill used to ship bundled with many printers and scanners, so you might be able to find a copy of…
    in Moved: Frontpage like software for mac? Comment by josephg August 2002
  • Unfortunately, bad RAM it isn't always newly installed RAM. I've had RAM go bad unexpectedly after several months. So check all the memory chips. Yeah, firewire target disk mode is great. I've been able to archive disks with hosed Systems that wa…
    in crashing, bomb icon, hard drive loud sounds, norton "unexpected errors" then quits? Comment by josephg August 2002
  • Do you get a warning that says "bus error"? Cuz if you do... I had the same symptoms on my iMac 400. Freezing upon startup, it would then display a bomb and "unexpected error. bus error" Turned out to be bad RAM. I took out one chips, and it b…
    in crashing, bomb icon, hard drive loud sounds, norton "unexpected errors" then quits? Comment by josephg August 2002
  • You can still troubleshoot to some extent without the scanner plugged into the Mac. First, make sure it's not a termination issue. Is a terminator plugged into the back of the scanner (or if there's a terminator switch, is it in the "on" position…
    in Problem with SCSI scanner and beige G3.. Comment by josephg August 2002
  • Also, since SCSI isn't hot-pluggable, I've been told to always turn the SCSI device on before turning on the computer. Once the scanner is ready (no blinking lights, etc), then it's safe to boot up.
    in Problem with SCSI scanner and beige G3.. Comment by josephg August 2002
  • Every SCSI device needs a unique SCSI ID number. This includes internal SCSI devices too (like Zip drives). You set the ID with a little dial or number counter on the back of the device. You can check what SCSI devices are connected to your Mac, …
    in Problem with SCSI scanner and beige G3.. Comment by josephg August 2002
  • Yeah, I meant the HD, and it definitely is the HD. The iMac's silent (like it's supposed to be) when it's asleep or when the HD spins down, and the button doesn't stick. I asked around on these boards a few months ago about the HD sound. Apparent…
    in HD for buzzy iMac DV Comment by josephg July 2002
  • My Wallstreet 266 lasted me 3.5 years through architecture school till I got... ...my 667 TiBook (non-DVI). I got it refurbished for $2450 in February, so I envy a new DVI for $2250. Regardless, I can tell you I am completely happy with it, and w…
    in 667 DVI or PC Laptop, need advice Comment by josephg July 2002
  • Yeah--I wasn't sure if your other RAM was built in or not. But I'm guessing that regardless, it still could have gone bad. Kinda sucks if it isn't removable and it is the problem--would necessitate professional service. I'm just very wary of RAM …
    in ibook 500MHz broken=( Comment by josephg July 2002
  • I would really recommend checking the RAM too. That's what happened with my iMac--bus errors upon startup, and once I took out one of the RAM chips, it booted up fine. It had been working for quite awhile too, before going bad. So if it isn't tha…
    in ibook 500MHz broken=( Comment by josephg July 2002
  • I want to try this too. From ipodlounge.com: How to remove scratches and polish your iPod iPodlounger, Sean M. wrote in with a tip: Earlier today I went to see a guy at a watch store and asked him his advice on how to remove scratches from …
    in iPod scratches Comment by josephg July 2002
  • I know yahoo stoppped free POP mail access earlier this past spring--I had to stop using my yahoo account with mail.app. I believe it's the same deal with hotmail. But I also think you can pay subscribe for POP access to these accounts with ma…
    in can I check Hotmail mail with Apple Mail app? Comment by josephg July 2002
  • Thanks, pasta, That's what the a Genius at AppleSoHo told me. I popped it in, works just fine... But now the modem's not responding again...I don't think it was secured properly when I had it reseated...it never ends with this iMac. Anyway,…
    in iMac DV RAM maximum Comment by josephg July 2002
  • OK, I took it in for repair. It turns out that the modem just needed to be reseated. Must have come loose when I shipped it. Hopefully this is the end of my iMac woes (giving it to Mom and Dad and want it to be in tiptop shape). Cheers, JG
    in iMac DV modem not responding Comment by josephg July 2002
  • I've tried checking the control panels for remote access tcp/ip appletalk and set them up like I have with this Powerbook (which, of course, is connecting successfully). But with the Powerbook, I can select "Internal Modem" next to "Conne…
    in iMac DV modem not responding Comment by josephg July 2002
  • I agree, check your RAM. It's worth a shot. I was having the same problem with my iMac DV 400
    in iBook Crash Comment by josephg July 2002
  • OK, never mind, I found a PDF manual. It's simply the AirPort antenna. That's a relief.
    in iMac DV won't boot from CD Comment by josephg July 2002