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    10.5 or 10.6

    The mid-2009 MacBook Pro came with Leopard and didn't support anything earlier.
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    10.5 or 10.6

    Since Snow Leopard only costs $30 and is so much faster than Leopard, I think it's a no-brainer.
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    Setting execute permissions with Finder

    If you've got to set a bunch, you could probably use BatChmod.
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    Setting execute permissions with Finder

    Yes to both. Open Terminal, start the command "chmod a+x ", drag in the first file, and press Return. Repeat for each.
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    Help: accidentally deleted my mac osx boot volume

    You need to start up from your Mac OS X Install DVD by inserting it, holding C, and powering on your Mac. Hold C until the gray apple appears. Once you're started, choose your preferred language and then choose Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. Choose your hard disk on the sidebar and the...
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    Help: accidentally deleted my mac osx boot volume

    When you erase the disk, choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
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    Apple Mail (10.6.2)

    You'll find the bad addresses listed in Previous Recipients, from Mail's Window menu.
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    56k Fax Modem Adapter

    That makes sense.
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    Router/modem problems

    Modems remember what device they're connected to until you reset them. When you disconnect the Ethernet cable connecting modem to Mac from the Mac and moved it to the router, you need to power-cycle the modem to refresh its connection and associate it with the router. Then, you should have no...
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    Enable built-in “Remote Management” on server for VNC access

    What model server is it that it doesn't have a display port of any kind?
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    Wireless routers?

    The router may restart itself after making the changes.
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    100 Foot Cable from Router to Desktop ... ???

    100 feet is fine in a single cable. The limit is 250 feet before you need to add a powered device to boost the signal to a more remote point.
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    Upgrading from Tiger to Leopard: a nightmare!

    Email is stored in the Mail folder in your Library. Address Book is in ~/Library/Application Support. If you like, you can thank us by clicking the Thanks button in the forum and/or by making a donation to the site.
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    Upgrading from Tiger to Leopard: a nightmare!

    Now you should have permission to see inside your old user folder in Previous Systems and move that content back into place in your new user folder. Follow the rest of Apple's instructions regarding username change.
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    Help -- Which Router ... ???

    Any computer with an AirPort or other wireless card can connect to the AirPort extreme to get on the Internet and any computer with an Ethernet port can connect to it wired. Once more, 10.5.7 on a Mac or XP/SP3 or Vista/SP1 is only the requirement for being able to change the Extreme's settings...
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    Upgrading from Tiger to Leopard: a nightmare!

    There is no dedicated Root login window. When you log out of your current user, there should be a choice for Other…, which will reveal username and password fields. Type root in username and the password you created for it in password and log in. Sorry if I misspoke before; you're not...
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    Upgrading from Tiger to Leopard: a nightmare!

    Which reset password option are you seeking and why? Reset password is a utility on your install disc, not in Mac OS X.
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    Help -- Which Router ... ???

    Did you miss the post stating that "compatibility" of the AirPort Extreme only refers to the computers needing to configure the router? Any computer that supports wireless will be able to connect to the Internet through it. Read the full tech specs' system requirements matrix.
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    Help -- Which Router ... ???

    Nope. Your space is small and the AirPort Extreme will handle well in all directions. Best placed on a high shelf near the center of your home.
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    Upgrading from Tiger to Leopard: a nightmare!

    That's why you need to log in as Root to see those items. Root is not an address nor remote. Are you not able to open the Directory Services application? Logging into root, once that user is enabled, requires logging out of your current user (Apple menu) and into root with the password you...
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