Topic: The newbie apple thread

[iSmiff]

and use all the ram for windows, not splitting it between two os

[GinKop]

I know I know, why would you want to run Windows on a mac.

For me, it's to see my mates faces jaws hit the floor when you do desktop switching using VirtueDesktops. Now that is some sexy shit.

Any other "suggestions"?

[Mudface_]

*waves a dx 8.1 graphics card at the slavering Mac hordes* You can play Jazz Jackrabbit, you know.

[iSmiff]

frogger is out in 2008

it needs dx8.2

[mulfella]

No, it's not a great idea. Not by a long shot. In fact, it'll not be a great idea for about another 5 years, when it becomes common in PC's. Then it'll be the best idea ever, grounbreaking.

This from the person who started a thread last year about these revolutionary DTV usb sticks for Macs, and how PC's users were way behind AGAIN.

Some twat had to point out that PC's had had this since the days of ON Digital. Spoilsports.

[PaulF]

How do I get the 'default' applications out of the dock? Items like iChat that don't have a 'remove from dock' option.

ps. Yes , I am back on the mac.

[bradigor]

How do I get the 'default' applications out of the dock? Items like iChat that don't have a 'remove from dock' option.

ps. Yes , I am back on the mac.

Drag them to the trash

[iSmiff]

or put the apple in the trash


both are good

[PaulF]

Drag them to the trash

Works a dream. Even a nice little message that reassures me that the app isn't being deleted.

or put the apple in the trash

both are good

I'll set em up.....

[Matt S]

you can just drag them and drop them anywhere outside of the dock, they'll just disappear.

[Gigantic Lamb]

http://www.kungfooo.com/2006/10/30/save-22-gb-of-mac-os-x-hard-drive-space/


Clear 2.2GB of you hard drive!

EAsy pease

[nidgemo]

Hi Everyone

Selling my old laptop if anyones interested... Should go for a good price.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270102633223&rd=1&rd=1

The laptop is in fantastic condition and in perfect working order. Some very minor signs of use on the outer casing - there are NO major scuffs, marks or dents, with the exception of one very small chip in the plastic on the side.

Fully boxed in the original packaging including power adapter and software, and the box is in absoloutely perfect order as well, with all items, manuals, cables etc returned to their original packaging. This computer is in fantastic condition, almost as new, and the screen is perfect as well, with no dead pixels.

I have used this computer for my home graphic design design work, web browsing, etc, and it has served me fantastically well, and therefore also has a huge amount of software pre-installed (see list below) including the industry standard design, photography, word processing, internet etc software.

It comes complete with a UK mains supply and everything included in the original packaging, such as charger, telephone cable and adapters, euro / us power cable adaptor, external monitor adapter, all user manuals (still bagged) all Mac OS original installation discs etc.

Weighing just 2.7 kg (5.9 pounds), and measuring only 25cm x 32cm x 3cm thick, this fantastic specced and compact laptop computer includes:

Specifications

    * PowerPC G4 1Ghz Processor
    * 40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive
    * 32MB ATI Radeon video card
    * 14" LCD TFT xga screen
    * 384MB DDR RAM
    * Mac OS X 10.3.9
    * Slot loading DVDROM / CD/RW Combo drive
    * 2 x USB 2.0 Ports
    * Firewire 400 Port
    * Monitor out (adapter required)
    * Ethernet (10/100BASE-T) (built in networking)
    * Microphone (built in)
    * Stereo speakers (built in)
    * Built in 56k modem
    * Ready for airport wireless networking (optional)
    * VGA video output / S Video output and composite video output


Software installed on the machine includes...

    * Quark XPress
    * Photoshop CS
    * Illustrator CS
    * Acrobat 7 Professional
    * Acrobat Distiller 7
    * Microsoft Word X
    * Microsoft Excel X
    * Microsoft Powerpoint X
    * Microsoft Entourage X
    * Stuffit Deluxe
    * Stuffit Expander
    * Stuffit Drop Stuff
    * Adobe Streamline
    * Limewire Pro
    * Google Earth
    * iCal
    * iChat
    * iTunes 7.1
    * iPhoto
    * iMovie
    * Firefox
    * Internet Explorer
    * Podworks (for iPod)
    * Switch (for converting audio files)
    * Quicktime
    * RealPlayer
    * Windows Media Player
    * PCSX (Playstation emulator and lots of games!)
    * Genesis Plus (Megadrive emulator and loads of games!)
    * World Book Interactice enclycopedia

[bradigor]

Nidge..........How well does the PSX emulator work?

[nidgemo]

Nidge..........How well does the PSX emulator work?

Perfectly, in my experience, though I was more a Mega Drive man myself, so have used that emulator more.

http://pcsx.gpost.dk/

I downloaded that, some games and bought a mac compatible joypad at game, and it all worked fine.

Who said macs can't play games

[bradigor]

Perfectly, in my experience, though I was more a Mega Drive man myself, so have used that emulator more.

http://pcsx.gpost.dk/

I downloaded that, some games and bought a mac compatible joypad at game, and it all worked fine.

Who said macs can't play games

All I want is Toca Touring Cars

[PaulF]

Are you also selling these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270103285484&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr3_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=270092348333&itemcount=3&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

 

[iSmiff]

i'll give you £20 quid for it nidgemo, i want to put it beside my super powerful PC and then get a program that makes my pc laugh at it and call it names

[PaulF]

I just want my Mac to shut down when I tell it to 

[bradigor]

Are you also selling these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270103285484&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr3_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=270092348333&itemcount=3&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

 

Might aswell earn some money out of em

I just want my Mac to shut down when I tell it to 

Taking voice recognition too far Paul?

[iSmiff]

he's selling history to Chelsea fans

[PaulF]

Might aswell earn some money out of em

Yep, a profit's a profit !

Taking voice recognition too far Paul?

I wish, but I'm using the mouse, and the apple logo and shut down. For some reason the thing refuses to shut down. It keeps calling me 'Dave' , which is a tad disconcerting 

[bradigor]

I wish, but I'm using the mouse, and the apple logo and shut down. For some reason the thing refuses to shut down. It keeps calling me 'Dave' , which is a tad disconcerting 

I want 'What are You doing Dave?' as my shutdown jingle

[nidgemo]

Are you also selling these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270103285484&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RCRX_Pr3_PcY_BIN_IT&refitem=270092348333&itemcount=3&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

 

Them c*nts' moneys better off in my pockets than fucking Kenyons, isn't it

[nidgemo]

Yep, a profit's a profit !
I wish, but I'm using the mouse, and the apple logo and shut down. For some reason the thing refuses to shut down. It keeps calling me 'Dave' , which is a tad disconcerting 

Just call it Trig back.

I used to use the voice recognition on my mac for a laugh, to launch programs and to shut down. It's a good few years ago, but it worked fairly well.

Nowadays, I just don't shut it down. Apparently they're better off left running and only restarted very occasionally.

[PaulF]

Apparently they're better left off and only started very occasionally.

I AM smiff 

[iSmiff]

i see your laptop sale ends on 1st April nidgemo


fools day indeed

[nidgemo]

i see your laptop sale ends on 1st April nidgemo


fools day indeed

Immediately after payday was more my thinking...

[anon-y-mouse]

May report that seller to ebay as he's breaking site rules by charging people extra for paying by paypal.

[iSmiff]

i am going to bid on it, but not more than £200

[nidgemo]

May report that seller to ebay as he's breaking site rules by charging people extra for paying by paypal.

What seller? / What are you talking about?

[iSmiff]

Payment will go to xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx
(Fees may apply if your buyer pays using PayPal)
Other Payment Methods: Personal cheque, Postal Order (UK)

[anon-y-mouse]

What seller? / What are you talking about?

Never mind. You cut and pasted something meant for your own information onto the page.

[iSmiff]

in your face raptor

[bradigor]

Quick question.......is there a program to mount .bin files on OSX?

[Mudface_]

If it's a video, then VLC player should be able to play it.

If you need to burn to disc and can get it onto a PC, the usual Windows programs that handle bin/ cue files are Daemon Tools (free) or Alcohol 120/ Nero (not free).

[iSmiff]

cant you use Toast to mount both bin and iso files?

[bradigor]

cant you use Toast to mount both bin and iso files?

Sorted it..........ta anyway

[iSmiff]

so what spec Macbook should i get for just casual surfing of the net and maybe watching the odd divx movie on?

When i get my Macbook.

[nidgemo]

NeoOffice full version released today, for all the Mac people...


http://download.neooffice.org/neojava/en/index.php

been using the beta for a while, and it's very good (for what it is)

Basically, it's like MS office, but free.

[nidgemo]

so what spec Macbook should i get for just casual surfing of the net and maybe watching the odd divx movie on?

When i get my Macbook.

Any, as long as it's got 10.4 on.

http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/

In fact, I know someone selling a very good mac laptop you might be interested in