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I was wondering if anyone could point me to a good open source/free network simulator for OS X. I used to use the NetSim but it's Windows only and I have a PPC Mac. I searched around and couldn't find anything useful. Thanks!

I have a 1.67Ghz PB G4 that all the sudden won't get an ethernet connection. I use a wired connection everyday at work and never have any problems, this morning I actually shutdown my computer (which I don't do that often, just let it sleep) and when I got to work my PB would not pick up an IP...

I was wondering if anyone knows how to edit the color for the unread mail dock icon? Default is red, but I have been messing around with new icons and mine is grey now and doesn't really stand out. Here is a pic. The .tiff file that controls the popup is under...

There is an update for X11 available here: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/x11update2006.html I don't use anything graphics intensive so I can't tell any difference- but hey it's the latest and greatest.

Just noticed something odd- my virtual memory is over 7gb and seems to be growing! I have a PB G4 1.67mhz with 1gb of RAM and 10.4.8. Any ideas what would cause this? Uptime 4 hours. Here is what top says: Processes: 63 total, 2 running, 61 sleeping... 190 threads 16:51:27 Load...

Apple Nears Deal for Feature Films on IPod Plan Has Major Studios Divided By Frank Ahrens Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, September 7, 2006; Page D05 Apple Computer Inc. will soon begin selling feature-length movies online for viewing on its iPod devices, according to Hollywood...

My work laptop (Windows) died and I really need to get to a site on my company intranet. When I attempt from my PB I get an error saying "web page can only be viewed with internet explorer 6." Does anyone know of a way to get around this? Plugin or something? I tried with IE 5.x but had no luck...

Just wondering if anyone has heard of Apple developing SSDs for laptops? I have heard rumors that Sony is going to release a SSD laptop soon...Hope Apple does the same.

Hey I'm new to x11 and am having some problems getting it to install on 10.4.6. I have a PB 15" 1.67Ghz that shipped with 10.3.9 but I have upgraded to 10.4.6. I know x11 is an optional install on the OS disk (which is in another state) but since I don't have it I was wondering if anyone knows...

Anyone have any thoughts on how this one is going to play out? Both seem to have near equal support by large companies. The thing I find interesting though is that Apple supports Blue-Ray while Intel supports HD DVD. How does that work with Intel Apples? Thanks

I have been trying to watch a news clip with either Windows Media Player or Realtime and get an error saying the computer lost connection with a bluetooth headset. The video plays but has no audio. I don't have a bluetooth headset but I do have a bluetooth phone. This error trips even if I have...

I am having some trouble finding the reference for script editor to change the speaker output of iTunes. Part of the script I am writing is for iTunes to play music through my Airport Express Base Station. There is a drop down box in the lower right corner of iTunes that lets me switch between...

Trying to figure out what I should do. I have a PB G4 (10.4.5) with a 100GB HD which is about 90% full and just got a Lacie 300GB external HD today. I want to use the Lacie for a complete system backup and also for extra storage-I have a lot of movies. I plan on backing up my system every couple...

Does anyone know if it is possible to make OS X copy and paste like Solaris? Basically you highlight text and middle click were you want to paste it? This is especially helpful in terminal but I can't figure out how to do it... Thanks

I am a new Mac user and was wondering how I can view the POST (power on self test). I don't know, something about watching memory checks, files mounting, and the network initializing makes me happy. Plus its way easier to figure out whats broken in the event something does one day. Oh I have a...