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  1. The Ghost

    Anti-Virus programs for 10.4.1?

    I recommentd only Intego and only if you want to protect some specific Window users or as many Windows users as you can. I am an OS X and a Windows user. Wearing my Windows cap, my opinion is that I should be responsible for taking care of myself. So, please don't run AV protection for my...
  2. The Ghost

    Tiger hard drive recommendation and CCC question

    Only in rare cases would one need to defragment an OS X drive. In fact, doing so can actually produce slow downs. Check here. And, other things equal, the SATA drive should be faster. The only way I defragment is by cloning; I just use (Tiger) Disk Utility--which is excellent for cloning. Never...
  3. The Ghost

    Install Tiger from a FireWire HD

    You are very welcome. Why not do what is mentioned in 2 and 7? I have done it. And, doing so is very simple.
  4. The Ghost

    system takes a really long time to boot

    You are very welcome. I would not do any kind of update over an improperly functioning system. If I could not get the system working, then I would do an erase and install. If you end up starting over, then consider moving to Tiger. You might as well have the latest and greatest. Tiger works well...
  5. The Ghost

    Install Tiger from a FireWire HD

    Install Tiger on a partition on the external firewall. Then, clone the external to your internal. And, from my message 2,
  6. The Ghost

    system takes a really long time to boot

    I would do the following rather complete set of basic maintenance/troubleshooting tasks. 1. Empty the trash, and clear all browser caches; 2. Repair disk and repair permissions (go here); 3. Run the 3 periodic maintenance (cron) scripts (see above link); 4. Update the prebinding (see above...
  7. The Ghost

    Does Memory Management Suck or What?

    1. Having things in inactive memory is to your advantage. OS X is predicting that (i.e., allowing for the idea that) your next request for instructions is likely to come from certain recently accessed instructions. There is not necessarily a problem in having a low amount of free memory in OS X...
  8. The Ghost

    remain connected

    Under what conditions do you get the message? I never get it. Is it a function of your ISP?
  9. The Ghost

    New iMac G5 arrived with Tiger.....

    To be in compliance with Apple's user agreement, I think you will have to buy Panther. Edit: Maybe you have a purchased copy of Panther for your Mini.
  10. The Ghost

    Tiger crashes everywhere

    Personally, I would do an archive and install/preserve user and network settings with Tiger. Doing so installs a completely new version of your system, retains your settings, files, installed software, etc., and provides a disabled system folder for you to reclaim anything you end up needing. If...
  11. The Ghost

    seems strange to me...

    It looks like your problem is solved, so, for others, after installing Tiger and then 10.4.1, I had to reset the permissions on a few files/folders. Who knows why, but really no problem.
  12. The Ghost

    Firewire Harddrive Problem

    Did he disconnect the firewire before installing? If not, then not so good. He should try updating the drive's firmware.
  13. The Ghost

    Internet connections, wireless

    I have zero problems with seamless wireless connections under 10.4.1. I am in France right now, in a hotel with 3 open wireless networks, and I move back and forth with no problems. You could try setting up a different location for each network, but I have no need to do so. Go figure.
  14. The Ghost

    Does Memory Management Suck or What?

    1. Having things in inactive memory is to your advantage. OS X is predicting that [i.e., allowing for the idea that] your next request for instructions is likely to come from certain recently accessed instructions. There is ... [not necessarily a] problem in having a low amount of free memory in...
  15. The Ghost

    iBook G3: computer won't boot after upgrading to 10.4.1

    An archive and install/preserve user and network setting should work just as well provided that you uninstall Tiger-incompatible apps before. Be sure and repair permissions before and after.
  16. The Ghost

    WIN XP PC to TIGER FILE SHARING Problems

    For the Mac IP, go System Preferences > Sharing > and turn on Windows sharing. Then, you should see the IP towards the bottom of the Window. You may need to turn your Mac's firewall off.
  17. The Ghost

    Tiger install fails at 'Destination disk check'

    Did you see this KB page? I would do the following and then try again. 1. Empty the trash, and clear all browser caches; 2. Repair disk and repair permissions (go here); 3. Run the 3 periodic maintenance (cron) scripts (see above link); 4. Update the prebinding (see above link); 5. Use a...
  18. The Ghost

    Windows Printer Sharing Issue

    You are welcome, and darn.
  19. The Ghost

    Windows Printer Sharing Issue

    Did you apply the procedure more or less as follows? 1. Open "Printer Utility." 2. Click the "Add" printer button. 3. Hold down "Option" and click the "More Printers" button (be persistent--a single click does not always work for me). 4. On way or another choose "Advanced." 5. You should...
  20. The Ghost

    Need Network Help

    And, what security, if any, is enabled on the router? What kind of router is it?
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