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iQuadra Neat Newbie Posts: 11 From: Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A. Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 11, 2002 08:58 My faithful old mac, a 7600/132 (upgraded to a 305MHz g3) is dying, for some inexplicable reason. The 2GB Hard drive is getting flaky, the processor outdated, errors occur more frequently....I can just FEEL the computer falling apart....(in short its acting like a new Dell) i am saddened as it has provided me w/ good service and I have many fond memories of it. After it dies I will be left with only its spouse, a Quadra840av that slows down playing Woldenstein-3d. any consolation? advice? funeral plans? IP: Logged
iballoondesign Assimilated Posts: 355 From: Midland, TX Registered: Dec 2001	posted April 17, 2002 00:03 I am very disappointment when I went to see my dad. I being wonder what happen to Apple IIe, my frist time use the computer. He told me, he threw away just few months ago! D-OH! ------------------ Riding on the balloon, flow over the world... IP: Logged
Zwilnik Alpha Geek Posts: 324 From: London, UK Registered: Dec 2000	posted April 17, 2002 11:07 iQuadra, get someone to check the power supply for you. It sounds like that's what's going. If it's a bit weak, it will have a knock on effect on all the other components. If that's the problem, backup, clean out the dust, replace the PSU (and PRAM battery while you're at it) and reinstall everything fresh (also chuck a PCI ATA card and a decent sized IDE drive in). It will feel like a new machine! (assuming it's the PSU that is the problem of course) IP: Logged
JimmyWix Newbie Posts: 7 From: Marrero, LA United States Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 21, 2002 06:30 You apparently didn't read the article in "Wired News" about why Mac's surf soooooo slow. It's because of the OS. They are not going to do anything about it either. It's a legacy thing! I was considering buying the new 800mhz IPod, no more! I have been using "Dell" computers since 1993 and this is my third one. I had one problem with a burned out video card and they sent me a new one overnight. (At no charge) So keep your Mac and maybe some day I'll see you in the fast lane. ------------------ Jim Fountain IP: Logged
Rednivek Super Geek Posts: 186 From: Detroit/Windsor Registered: Feb 2002	posted April 21, 2002 09:40 Where do I get an 800mhz iPod, dell dumbass^H^H^H^H^Hde? IP: Logged
JimmyWix Newbie Posts: 7 From: Marrero, LA United States Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 21, 2002 11:43 quote: Originally posted by Rednivek: Where do I get an 800mhz iPod, dell dumbass^H^H^H^H^Hde? Typical Mac lover, you don't know how to read either. So who's the dumbass? I see your handle is 'Rednivek, you mean"Redneck don't you! IP: Logged
JimmyWix Newbie Posts: 7 From: Marrero, LA United States Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 21, 2002 12:07 Originally posted by JimmyWix: Typical Mac lover, you don't know how to read either. So who's the dumbass? I see your handle is 'Rednivek', you mean "Redneck" don't you! Sure it's really an iMac but in our circle we call them all ipod's. If they are so great why are they sooooo slow! To prove they are second rate go to your local PC store and see how many isles of Mac software you can find! The new one looks like a trash can lid with a Flat screen. IP: Logged
Rednivek Super Geek Posts: 186 From: Detroit/Windsor Registered: Feb 2002	posted April 21, 2002 15:06 OS warzzzzzzzZZZzzzzzzzzzzz Sleep inducing and boring. Trying to cover up a foolish mistake of calling an iMac an "IPod" by saying that several of your friends are equally as foolish? Ummm, ok. Dells surf so fast that they catch on fire! OS warzzzzzzZZZZZzzzzzzzzz Sleep inducing and boring. Rock out! IP: Logged
Evilbunny Highlie Posts: 692 From: A Calculus book near you... Registered: Nov 2001	posted April 21, 2002 20:33 Ahh... That reminds me of the time I had to trash my old Atari! I LOVED that thing! Ahhh.... (Sniff) SOB..sob..sob....... IP: Logged
JimmyWix Newbie Posts: 7 From: Marrero, LA United States Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 22, 2002 08:42 Your head is so far up your ass you wouldn't know a Dell from an "IPOD". That name is soooo stricking it reminds me of IMAC. What's the difference, they both are crap!!!! And even if it were a mistake why would that be "Foolish"? I'm positive a redneck like you never makes any, YEAH right! IP: Logged
Zwilnik Alpha Geek Posts: 324 From: London, UK Registered: Dec 2000	posted April 22, 2002 09:58 JimmyWix, you are obviously a technological know nothing who couldn't tell his arse from his elbows if they weren't properly labelled. If they were labelled, you'd still have to ask a grown up to read the labels for you. As such, you show absolutely no credibility in recommending what computer to use, especially as you don't seem to know the names of any of them, let alone have any first party information on using them. F**k off troll. IP: Logged
JimmyWix Newbie Posts: 7 From: Marrero, LA United States Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 22, 2002 16:26 [QUOTE]Originally posted by Zwilnik: [B]JimmyWix, you are obviously a technological know nothing who couldn't tell his arse from his elbows if they weren't properly labelled. If they were labelled, you'd still have to ask a grown up to read the labels for you. As such, you show absolutely no credibility in recommending what computer to use, especially as you don't seem to know the names of any of them, let alone have any first party information on using them. F**k off troll. I see that you are so uneducated you only know how to use profanity. Must be because of the way you were brought up. You know absolutely nothing about me. For all you know I could be a good guy. You wouldn't even be able to use a computer if it wern't for people like me. I did two tours in "Nam" with the Rangers, and I'ce seen plenty of punks like you. The good ole USA got your country out of a big mess in WWII or you would be talking German right now. So why don't you cool it before you bite off a lot more that you can chew. I never asked you a damn thing anyway. I was merely having a little fun with a Mac lover. But YOU get all bent out of shape. Take my word for it, if you continue to run your life in this manner someone will cut you off at the pass if you get my drift Stop being an asshole and have a little fun, lifes too short. IP: Logged
Zwilnik Alpha Geek Posts: 324 From: London, UK Registered: Dec 2000	posted April 22, 2002 17:14 quote: Originally posted by JimmyWix: You know absolutely nothing about me. For all you know I could be a good guy. [/B] Well, I know you're an idiot troll for starters, and unless you did your two tours of 'Nam as one of the good time girls, I somehow doubt you ever went near there. IP: Logged
JimmyWix Newbie Posts: 7 From: Marrero, LA United States Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 22, 2002 18:09 [QUOTE]Originally posted by Zwilnik: [B] Well, I know you're an idiot troll for starters, and unless you did your two tours of 'Nam as one of the good time girls, I somehow doubt you ever went near there. You haven't learned a thing have you? You are simply a gold plated asshole. You didn't care to try and understand what I was doing was all in fun. But you had to jump your dumb UK ass in there with both feet. Remember what I said, someone WILL run over you like a train one day and you won't even know where it came from. I don't have the time for any more of your stupid UK bull***t. I don't care what you post, I won't see it. Your day will come. Your words don't mean nothing to me. Like I said, I've seen punks like you before. The good thing about that is I was close to them. I don't think you would be jacking your jaws if we were face to face. You have to butt into something that was not even meant for you. You sir are a coward plain and simple. You spew your words on a computer screen hidden behind your monitor. So go ahead little UK BOY, have your fun. You will be typing to yourself. I won't spend any more time playing your childish games. You were probably bullied as a kid and this is your way of getting even. But you are way out of your league. If you want to play with the big boys, show your face! IP: Logged
Rednivek Super Geek Posts: 186 From: Detroit/Windsor Registered: Feb 2002	posted April 23, 2002 04:21 OS WarzzzzzZZZZZzzzzzzzz Sleep inducing and boring. Dell's surf so fast they catch on fire! I've got chunks of Dell Dudes like you in my stool! IP: Logged
dragonman97 Alpha Geek Posts: 271 From: Westchester County, New York Registered: May 2001	posted April 23, 2002 09:15 Red is right, this is pointless. We could all argue about our OS/Hardware preference, but it is silly. Use what you like, and don't attack others for their choice. I have engaged in some practical discussions with others here about the pros and cons of Linux (my pref.) and Mac OS 9/X. I received not flames like this, but constructive criticism, and/or reasons why they like Macs. This is disgusting and outrageous. There is no reason to get so bent out of shape and personally assail someone for their geographic region (UK is just fine in my book - it's where many of us started out from anyway). I don't know if you really went to Vietnam or not, and to be honest, I don't really care. There is no reason to be "having fun with a mac lover." That is the behavior of a rotten, spoiled, and mean-spirited child. Before the fourth comment here, advice was being kindly given on how to deal with a computer problem. I do not see why this should erupt into a flame war. Such behavior is pointless, and does not belong here. If you want to carry on in such a way, go to your local schoolyard, or perhaps a VFW meeting (perhaps in your case it will stand for Vote For Windows). IP: Logged
MightyJoeSakic Super Geek Posts: 102 From: The Pacific Rock/NAVCOMTELSTA GUAM GU Registered: Apr 2002	posted April 23, 2002 19:16 LOL This is some good stuff.... well the first few flames were, but then I grew bored. I will pretend to be a mediator now. I'm in the Navy and doing my own tour right now which isn't quite 'Nam, but it's still serving my country. And I remember using a mac back at Indiana University in one of the computer labs..... Soooo I bring the experiences of both parties to the table, and I have a solution for you all..... LET IT GO!!!!!!!!!! OR we will have to decide this on the field of honor! QUAKE DEATHMATCH! ------------------ I just came in to use the bathroom..... IP: Logged
Darth Gates Single Celled Newbie Posts: 1 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Registered: May 2002	posted May 15, 2002 20:44 Dragonboy's right, It really dosn't matter what platform your using. In four or five years it will all be one combined OS anyway. ------------------ Force quit this!!! IP: Logged

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