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    Virtual Desktops

    Hi I have tried Codetek and didn't really prefer it that much. Any idea if there is another Virtual Desktop solution? Also, any rumors about Apple releasing this common Unix feature? Thanx David
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    Finder window viewing/customization

    Hi I like my Finder windows to open in list mode sorted by Kind. Is there someway to get this to happen and then to actually organize the order of the list of items/meta-data for a Finder window? Thank you. David
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    Set X11 to fullscreen and can't go back!!#

    Thanks for the suggestion. Command-, brings up the preferences and Command-Option-A allows toggling between full and rootless if that option is check marked. For you help - thank you.
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    Set X11 to fullscreen and can't go back!!#

    Hi I set X11 to fullscreen mode. Now when I fire up X, I can't get at the upper menu to switch it back again in the preferences. How can I do this? David
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    iTunes Playlist and Meta-data

    Hi Question - I can see where songs can have information such as Album, Year, and rating, but if a playlist has 10 songs I have to set these values on every song even if they are in the same playlist. Isn't there someway to set these values on the playlist and have all the song inherit...
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    User inteface sounds even when turned off?

    Hi I have gone into the System Preferences and in different applications and turned off the sound options. This worked for awhile, but in the last few days mysteriously the system and application sounds have returned. In some cases, the boxes for sound were check marked. Even when...
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    How to set Java Classpath

    Hi I downloaded an ER modeling tool done exclusively in Java. However, it's runtime script was created for Windows (uses a batch file). Obviously it needs the Java 1.4.X runtime, but it also includes about 15 jars that need to be specified. How can a write script (similar to a .bat file)...
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    Add theme for Sawfish Windows Manager under Gnome

    Hi I am running Gnome and the Sawfish window manager. I see for the Sawfish site that there is a whole themes site. The distribution from fink does not have many themes. Is there a trick or way to install the themes that are available? How can I do this? Thank you for your help...
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    Using tcsh - C shell - what's the difference?

    Hi What is the difference between the C shells and the bourne shells? If I wanted to change from tcsh to bash for instance, how do I do this and is there any affect? Can I do this and still run all the software the same or does that change too? Do the variables and their values change...
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    How to setenv on tcsh?

    Hi I want to add to my PATH. I tried setenv PATH=$PATH:/usr/bin It tells me there is a "bad modifier (/). Can someone help? Thanx David
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    Installing UNIX programs with Fink Commander - Sorry for being a Newb

    Hi I am using 10.3 and Apples X11. This is the second place I have seen the suggestion to run the virtual command and the install of the system-xfree86. I don't understand the syntax for these. Can you kindly give a complete example. Sorry being a newbie and all but thanks. David
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    After 10.3 upgrade display resolution not saved?

    Hi I upgraded from 10.2.8 to 10.3. I use 1024 X 768. However, after the upgrade everytime I reboot it always come back at 800 X 600. How can I fix this? madisonDave
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    How to test ATI 9800 in G5?

    The last post helped. I found the codes you indicated R350 128 MB Memory Much appreciated.
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    How to test ATI 9800 in G5?

    Under the Devices and Volumes tab I see that one slot is filled (PCI) but no details about the card. Can I get the card details in some fashion? David
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    How to test ATI 9800 in G5?

    Hi I ordered my G5 with the 9800 card. I don't see it referenced in System Profiler, so I would like to find some way of getting the info from it. Is there some profiler or method to test it? Thanx. David
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    What to use to decompress windows ZIP?

    Hi Stuffit didn't work. The zip archive has about 800 MB of data, but the uncompressed directory is empty. I have the latest version of Stuffit 7.0.3. Other suggestions?
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    What to use to decompress windows ZIP?

    Hi I downloaded some files which are zipped probably via PKZip. What utilities are recommended for decompressing? Recommendations? David
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    Great educational games for children?

    Hi I am looking for great games (preferably OS X native) for 2nd through 4th graders. Thank you for suggestions. David
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    OS X Educational Software Titles?

    Any recommendations for great educational software for 2nd - 4th graders? Preference is for OS X native, but will consider Classic also. Thank you for the help.
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    So the Dual G5s are shipping...

    Hi Just a quick note. Five minutes from box to Internet. This note is coming from the G5. First impressions: heavy, beautiful, and works!!!!! Ships witha funny little cable that looks like an ethernet cable, but it doesn't plug in there. Who knows. I found another ethernet cable that...
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