Nivea David asked:


Apple Pre-G3 Power Mac Macintosh is the new product of apple parts that are launched in market. There are various similar type parts available in market but it has some additional features. These similar parts are PowerMac 7100 251, PowerMac 7200 252, PowerMac 7300 253, PowerMac 7500 254, PowerMac 7600 255, PowerMac 8100 256, PowerMac 8200 257, PowerMac 8500 258, PowerMac 8600 259, PowerMac 9500 260, PowerMac 9600 261.

The feature shown by Power Macintosh 7300, 7500, 7600, 8500, 8600, 9500, and 9600 series computers are interleaving. Although we can install DIMMs at a time one but we can get increased performance by installing these software in pairs and 128 MB DIMMs are available and can fit into the memory slots on the Power Macintosh pre G3 power computers. However, these DIMMs have not been tested with these computers and are therefore not supported by Apple.

These Apple Pre-G3 powers Mac are ultimate in performance storage and also integrate the fire Wire and USB2 Powered Expansion hubs all in convenient & sleek 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 profile. Mac users can finally play Party Poker for Mac. Not only that, they can also learn how to play PokerStars for Mac.

Computer, PDA, Software, LCD TV, Mobile Phones, Laptops, Games and PC Games, iPods, Digital Camera and everything related to Mac parts you are looking for or can be found here at the buying and also their portal of price comparison and Ciao the beige G3 is a third-generation Power Mac. It had a new motherboard with a faster system bus than earlier models, a third-generation PowerPC CPU, used a completely different type of memory, had a different way of upgrading the CPU, and included a personality card slot. The G3 replaced the 7300, 8600, and 9600.

According to the Apple Pre-G3 Power Mac Macintosh was the first processor intended specially for the way Macintosh works. Code compatible with the 603e, the G3 was tweaked based on the software Macintosh users ran. This moved the entry level chip past the previous powerhouse, the 604e, even at lower clock speeds.

MacWorld’s Speed Mark showed the 233 MHz is 22% faster than the 233 MHz 604e in the 9600/233. The 233 MHz model usually comes in the same desktop case as the 7200-7600. Because of the smaller motherboard, it has room for one more drive - mounted on the bottom of the desktop case itself. The G3/233 was also available in a tower configuration, but only from the Apple Store.

The 266 MHz version was obtainable in either a desktop or tower configuration. The tower is a new design, essentially a shorter version of the well-received 8600 case. The G3 tower typically comes with a Zi 100 drive, leaving one free 5.25″ expansion bay for a removable media drive.

For the first time, Apple shipped a Power Mac with a top notch EIDE hard drive that held its own against SCSI-2 drives. It was a bit of a paradigm shift, but one the Mac OS community eventually embraced, since it made buying bigger, faster hard drives much more affordable. Although 16.7 MB/sec. IDE was fast in 1997, it’s a real bottleneck with newer drives. To actually set free their performance, think a faster IDE/UltraATA regulator that fits in one of the G3’s PCI slots.

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David Gabbitas - UKIM asked:


Whether a buyer chooses to opt for a Mac or a PC laptop could very well merely depend on what product they are more familiar with.

You may find consumers extremely critical of one or the other based solely on their own experiences and it does not necessarily follow that the biggest critics have actually used both products, just that they are fiercely loyal to what their own preference is (logic does not come into it).

However advances in technology make the gap between Mac and PC draw closer together on a regular basis and it is possible to use similar programs and file formats for both camps.

Cost, obviously plays a factor for most people and initially a pc comes way out on top, but, because PC’s do not come with many items of software as standard it brings the overall cost of either laptop much closer over the laptop’s expected lifetime. Can you afford to pay the higher cost of a Mac, and receive a laptop that is ready to  dive right in with whatever you have in mind or would you prefer to pay less upfront, but, add to and upgrade as and when your need or your purse strings   allow?

Apple Mac’s are less susceptible to virus attack than laptop PC’s because of their  OS X operating system, but anti-virus, and anti-spyware software is readily available and by following  simple safety precautions it is possible to avoid   major problems whilst using the Windows system on a laptop PC.

If you like gaming, you will find most computer games have been written for PC’s, and that would, obviously, make you more inclined to opt for this form of laptop, but, if your line of work is video editing, graphic designing or web developing then a Mac laptop handles graphics much better and offers software suites that outperform their PC competitors.

Many factors may determine which laptop a person opts for, whether that is previous experience, work related, recommendation, cost or a combination of many factors. This is no right or wrong answer when it comes to the laptop of your dreams.

Mac and PC laptops are available from Pyramid.com, where you can compare function, pros and cons before choosing the perfect laptop for you.

Anthony asked:


Macs are making their way into the enterprise, and eWEEK Labs’ Cameron Sturdevant wants to stay one step ahead of them by “going Apple.” A lifelong Microsoft/PC user, Sturdevant is making the switch to be able to articulate the real benefits, drawbacks and costs of integrating the Apple/Mac platform into your organization. His journey begins here.

Once a fixture only in graphics departments and on rogue users’ desks (or laps), Macs are making their way into the enterprise. As a lifelong Microsoft/PC user, I’ve decided to “live the Mac life” so that I can put both platforms in perspective in my Labs analysis and reviews.

As someone who came up through the PC platform, making the cut over to a one-button mouse and the sleek lines of the Mac interface has been a challenge, but one that I’m slowly overcoming.

Most recently, I’ve been testing an Apple MacBook Pro 17-inch luxury laptop, and the best way to sum up the experience thus far is that it is the ultimate in fat clients. The fact that by a few grams and even fewer millimeters it is the thinnest and lightest 17-inch system currently available in no way reduces the fatness of this lovely laptop. (For an eWEEK Labs analysis on dealing with “Mac creep” in the enterprise, click here.)

But this is far from my first experience with Apple.

It all started about two years ago when I won an Apple iPod Nano in a giveaway sponsored by Alameda County public transit. Until that time, I had staunchly resisted the iPod phenomenon and its accompanying iTunes buying mania. I just knew I’d be hooked at the first obscure song download. I was unable to resist that Nano, however, and the rest is history. I’ve been an iTunes user ever since, happily buying music I wouldn’t have purchased in a million years in a record store.

Then my Palm Treo needed to be replaced at about the same time the first-generation Apple iPhone came out. I work next to mobile device guru Andrew Garcia, who convinced me that the iPhone was the way to go.

Those are just two examples of how Apple has been sneaking into my life, and I’ve started noticing Apple devices in more places.

Up until now I’ve been—by default more than fervent choice—a PC foot soldier in the religious wars between Mac and PCs.

Most of eWEEK’s readers though the ages have been PC readers, but, then again, when I first started working here (when the publication was called PC Week, incidentally), our readers were overwhelmingly using Novell NetWare.

The times they have a-changed.

I still think the “I’m a Mac” commercials are insufferable and the “I’m a PC” stickers I’ve seen at every Microsoft briefing I’ve attended since that campaign started are needlessly defensive.

Indeed, without trying, I think I’m becoming a “bilingual” computer user who is happy in either world.

We got a Mac mini for the lab, and that system has been transformed into my current desktop. I’m using Office 2008 for the Mac to write these words, and I use Entourage to check my e-mail and track my calendar (even though I really dislike the product).

I’ve become fairly adept at using a one-button mouse and at using Finder, Spotlight and Dock to quickly access the applications I need to do the research and conduct the tests that are at the center of my daily work life.

I’ve also enjoyed not having to worry about virus scans or Conficker problems. That said, I’m far from smug in my feeling of security on the Mac platform, mostly because I don’t want to jinx my good luck.

As I continue my exploration of Apple technology in the enterprise, I’m going to start probing some of the very practical questions that come with putting this fat client on corporate desktops.

First among these is the question of AppleCare in a large organization. It’s clear that PC maintenance is a significant cost to organizations, and I’m curious to see how the maintenance costs compare on the Mac side. I’ll also be looking into how services, including warranty services for hardware, are handled for midsize to large enterprises.

Image maintenance, the real costs of maintaining two sets of desktop infrastructure support systems, and the differences in hardware and software costs are other areas I’ll be exploring.

No, I’m not forgetting the elephant in the room: Apple’s higher equipment costs. I’ll be evaluating whether this premium up-front is balanced by lifetime savings.

I invite you to come along as I take a sabbatical from the PC world (at least as far as my desktop is concerned) to see what strategic lessons can be learned for alternative desktop strategies in the not-too-distant future.

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Harry Johnson asked:


Most laptops now use lithium ion (Liions) batteries. Lions should be managed differently from the Nicad or NiMH batteries used in older laptops. In particular, Lions should not be run all the way down to prevent “memory effect”. First, they don’t have a memory effect, and second, running them down tends to reduce their capacity. If the laptop does not need the battery it should be run to about 40% charge and stored in a cool place. Liion batteries go bad whether used or not, so only buy new Liions. Typical life is 2-3 years.

Mac Laptop batteries are specifically designed for each laptop brand and model. Mac laptop batteries are all fundamentally different from one another and cannot be substituted unless the laptop has been pre-configured from the manufacturer to accept more than one type of battery chemistry.

Go to your manual to find out which rechargeable battery types the laptop device supports or use Mac Battery Finder above to find all the compatible laptop batteries for your device. It will automatically list all of the battery chemistries supported by your specific device. If your device does allow you to upgrade the battery from NiMH to Li-Ion, you will typically get longer run times.

Why are iBook and PowerBooks batteries so expensive? Part of the reason is that LiIon batteries can do bad things if they overheat. So LiIon battery packs have an internal circuit to prevent overcharging. There can be several functions for the protection circuit, including shutting it down in case.

Calibration:

Calibrate the Battery New Apple batteries, those included with a machine and those bought separately, arrive partially charged and need to be calibrated. This procedure provides a baseline for the processor built into the battery, so the processor can effectively regulate power consumption. To calibrate your battery, first plug in the laptop and charge the battery, till the battery is fully charged. Next, unplug the power adapter and let the battery run down. The machine will put itself to sleep and refuse to wake up. Plug the adapter in again and fully recharge the battery. You need to calibrate the battery only once.

When your laptop is running on battery power, use the energy saver preference pane to minimize performance and maximize battery life. From the optimize energy settings pop-up menu, choose Longest Battery Life, which puts the hard disk to sleep when possible and reduces the processor’s performance.

Store the Battery Properly When it’s asleep, a laptop steals power from its battery to maintain the contents of its memory. If you won’t be using the computer for several days, putting it to sleep could drain the battery. Instead, charge the battery to about 40 or 50 percent capacity and shut the computer down. If you need to store a battery for six months or more, remove it from the machine and keep it in a place that won’t get too hot or too cold.

Current iBooks and PowerBooks ship with a 65-watt AC adapter that powers the machine and recharges the battery. If you’ve moved up from an iBook (dual USB) or a Titanium PowerBook G4, you can use the older machine’s 45-watt adapter as an extra charger for the new Macs, but Apple doesn’t recommend it: that wattage is enough to keep you working but not enough to charge the battery at the same time.

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mukesh kumar asked:


is maccam?

Macam is a driver for USB webcams for Mac OS X. it permits hundreds of USB webcams to be used by many Mac OS X video-aware applications. The main objective is to support number of webcams as possible.

Other then this, macam also facilitate downloading of images from dual-mode cameras. Macam mainly attempt to support those cameras that are not supported by Apple.

Macam had an application and a component. You can run the macam application to confirm either your camera functions with your Mac and your USB setup. The component is the main driver which permits other applications to access the video-stream.

This all is possible due the hard work by the Michel Xhaard and his friends to made many of the recent advances possible on release of spca5xx/gspca Linux webcam driver project. Buy Mac Compatible Webcam uk from here.

Supported Cameras

Macam supports a number of hundred different cameras! Such as Logitech, Creative and so many other name brand cameras are supported, as a huge number of generic and store-branded cameras. Therefore a lot of cameras are supported that we have not even heard about.

Below list of different model cameras with macam support indicate. Remember that this list is necessarily incomplete and not always up to date. Therefore please try the macam application with your camera before dumping hope. If you don’t find the camera in the list, then you must contact Mac Webcams UK.

Latest Version (0.9.2)

The latest version of macam is 0.9.2. This version adds support for various webcams. In particular the PS3 Eye, that needs USB2, but has a unique image. So many other webcams have been added, the entire cameras from the gasps project must work. There is better support for Mac OS X 10.5, as the NSLock console warning messages ought to be left. The driver for the PAC207 has been enhanced in many different ways; this chip is used in lots of low-priced buy Mac Webcams UK.

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Kindour asked:


The following guide is going to show you how to rip DVD’s to all sorts of video and audio formats on Mac OS X (including Snow Leopard) using iSkysoft DVD Ripper for Mac. It also shows several tips and tricks you need to pay attention to while using this Mac DVD Ripper to rip DVD on your Mac machine.

Step 1. Launch iSkysoft DVD Ripper for Mac and add DVD Movie

Click the “Load DVD” button, and navigate to the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open DVD folder, select VIDEO_TS folder and click OK.

Or, click the “Load IFO” button, find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your hard disc or DVD-ROM, open your DVD folder, open the VIDEO_TS folder, select all IFO files and click OK.



After you add your movie, you can choose any titles or chapters you want to convert by ticking the check boxes before them. So that you can copy and convert the whole DVD movie or just convert the selected titles or chapters. You can choose to convert certain segment of the DVD movie using trim function.

Step 2. Output Settings

At the bottom of the main window, you can select a format according to the name of your player. For example, you can select ‘MOV-QuickTime (*.MOV)’ when you want to rip DVD to QuickTime on Mac, and the default setting works great. This DVD ripper for Mac can also rip DVD to MP4, AVI, M4V, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, FLV on Mac OS X and convert DVD from PAL to NTSC. You can select MOV or MP4 when you rip DVD to iMovie on Mac. iMovie supports MOV and MP4 video. It is easy to rip DVD to iMovie on Mac.



Step 3. Start Conversion

When output settings are done, click the “Convert” button to start converting your Movies. You can choose to shut down your computer or open the output folder after the conversion.

Tip & Trick 1. Trim movie clips

Tick the Check boxes of the chapters or titles you want to trim, and click the “Trim” button to open the Trim window below:



Drag the slider to set the starting time and ending time, click OK.

Note: You can preview the trimmed movie clip before conversion in preview window.

Tip & Tricks 2. Crop movie clips

Check the chapter or title you want to trim, and click the “Crop” button to open the Crop window.

Select an output aspect ratio and the available options are: Keep Original, full screen, 16:9 and 4:3.

Note: You can enter the crop values manually or drag the rectangular selection frame round the video to select the displaying area.

Tip & Trick 3. Merge several titles or chapters into one file

You’ll find “Merge into one file” at the bottom of the program window, after you select the titles and chapters you want to rip and finish the output settings, you can tick the check box of “Merge into one file” to merge several titles or chapters into one. This allows you to merge all movie titles into one output file so that you can enjoy a long movie without breaks.



It is recommended that you choose iSkysoft DVD Ripper Pack for Mac (discout suite) if you want to both rip DVD and convert video on your Mac machine.

Mac asked:


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Harry Johnson asked:


Freedom’s not just another word for nothing left to lose. Strong security ensures your ability to conduct your business unhampered. Mac OS X delivers the highest level of security through the adoption of industry standards, open software development and wise architectural decisions. Combined, this intelligent design prevents the swarms of viruses and spy ware that plague PCs these days.

Knowing security is important. Most people are blinded by the word ’security + Mac’ your current security program probably is not secure the way it should be for your office, school, internet, or even home. I hope you learn more from this article then you have ever known about Macintosh security.

The time between the disclosure of vulnerability and the release of an associated exploit was just six days. Half (59 per cent) of vulnerabilities were associated with web application technologies.

Along with computer viruses and vulnerabilities, spam remains a leading security concern. Spam accounted for 61 per cent of all email traffic in the first half of 2005, according to Symantec, with over half (51 per cent) of all junk mail received worldwide originated in the US.

MacScan 2.2 spy ware protection for Mac OS X has been released and is available for download as a free upgrade. This version improves scanning of spy ware, definition updates, improved stability and support for 10.2.

Apple Security Update 2006-004 has been released. To update Mac OS X go to the System Update Controls in the System Preferences and check for updates. Update includes fixes for AFP Server, Bluetooth, Bom, and DHCP; fetch mail, gun zip, Image RAW, ImageIO, Launch Services, OpenSSH, telnet, Web Kit, and App Kit.

Mac OS X Virus Alert – Sophos Anti Virus has found the first ‘real virus’ for Mac OS X known as OSX/Leap-A or OSX/Oomph-A. The OSX/Leap worm or Trojan is spread via instant messenger forwarding itself as a file named ‘latestpics.tgz’. When launched the worm attempts to spread via iChat sending itself to the users buddy list. The application will also try to infect the recently used applications.

Apple QuickTime/iTunes QuickTime.QTS Heap Overflow was addressed by Apple, this issue could allow for malicious code to be executed when processing a malformed .MOV (movie) file. Apple has released updated QuickTime and iTunes. Advisory with example code.

MacScan 2.0 for Mac OS X has been released. MacScan will find, isolate, and remove spy ware, keystroke loggers, and Trojan horses as well as detect whether remote administration applications have been installed on a computer. By scanning files received as e-mail attachments or downloaded from the web, MacScan can proactively protect computers from inadvertently accepting new spy ware. Mac Scan’s spy ware definitions are constantly being updated, letting users keep pace with the hackers.

Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server contain a security hole in Directory Services which allows for escalation of privileges and denial of service attack which is fixed with the 10.2.5 update. Directory Services is part of the operating systems information services subsystem, and is launched at being setuid as root by default.

Mac OS X systems with ‘allow remote login’ enabled in the sharing pane of the system preferences should be disabled until a new release of OpenSSH has been made available from Apple in the security updates. View advisory now a new version of the software is out but not available through the Apple Software Updates.

Protect the info on your Mac from prying eyes with File Vault, which uses the latest government security standard, AES-128 encryption, to safeguard your hard work. It encrypts and decrypts on the fly, so you don’t even know its happening. File Vault protects all the info in your home folder from prying eyes, so your trade secrets stay secret, your holiday shopping lists are kept safe and your personal finance records remain secure.

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