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Originally posted by dj_bas I got one, I installed the new MSN messenger for Mac, and everytime I run it it places the drive icon on the desktop. If I try to eject it, it tells me that the application is still running. I can eject it when I close out of Messenger. It's weird because that's the only program that does that. Also, anyone know of any programs for a Mac that will burn cue files? I was looking for Buurrrn, but I can't remember how many u's and r's the name has so I can't google it

Try copying the MSN application file from the drive that opens up on your desktop to your Applications folder. I'm thinking you're opening up the .dmg file everytime you want to use MSN, and as a result, getting the icon on your desktop.

For the .cue file - you can use either simplyburns or toast. Can't say I've heard of the program you mentioned though.

kokanee

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Originally posted by kokanee It's probably not gone - you're most likely going to have to add it to your Dock. Open up Finder (like Windows Explorer, is the first icon on your Dock, the one with the square face) --> Applications --> Firefox (just double click on the application to launch it). The Firefox icon will appear on your Dock as it's running, scroll over it with your mouse, and holding down on the CTRL button, press your mouse button; a pop-up window will come up, and just select Keep in Dock. Now you can add and remove programs from your Dock as you please Hope this helps! kokanee

Yes, it did work. Thank you for the help, I'm still quite n00bish and any help is apppreciated

It's black friday tomorrow even for us canadians and I may just pick up the 24" Imac....Woooohoooooooo!!!

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Originally posted by -=ryancoke=- Yes, it did work. Thank you for the help, I'm still quite n00bish and any help is apppreciated

Hey no problem

kokanee

is the intel core duo 2 a huge difference in speed than the previous?

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Originally posted by kokanee Try copying the MSN application file from the drive that opens up on your desktop to your Applications folder. I'm thinking you're opening up the .dmg file everytime you want to use MSN, and as a result, getting the icon on your desktop. For the .cue file - you can use either simplyburns or toast. Can't say I've heard of the program you mentioned though. kokanee

Cool thanks, will check out Toast

Alright apple experts - need some more help

After speaking with someone over at Apple, they instructed me that if I wanted to do any video editing at all, even just small video clips and stuff, that i'd have to go mbpro due to the video card capabilities in a normal macbook. His reason was that the macbook comes with a normal intel gma 64bit card where as the mbpro comes with an ati 128-256 option and that final cut will only be able to run on the ati card.

So from my point of view, I think he's talking out of his ass to sell me a mbpro and forcing me to think that the only way to edit video is to use a mbpro w/final cut.

The PC side to me says blasphemy, he's pitching a sale and i'm his target. So help me, can I install another video editing program on a normal macbook with the said video card to do any light video editing or will I suffer that greatly.

My last resort is to go with a normal macbook and if I wanted to do any video editing, i'd save it for my home computers after i transfer the files over.

You're help is appreciated!

The MacBook will not prohibit you from installing Final Cut Pro, but its configuration does not meet the minimum system requirements, and as result, you may experience a degrade in performance. For basic editing, Final Cut on a MacBook should do ok, while iMovie or any other "lighter" editing programs should be perfectly fine.

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Originally posted by Ondrayce The MacBook will not prohibit you from installing Final Cut Pro, but its configuration does not meet the minimum system requirements, and as result, you may experience a degrade in performance. For basic editing, Final Cut on a MacBook should do ok, while iMovie or any other "lighter" editing programs should be perfectly fine.

thank you!

will go with a macbook, probably put my order through some time today.

Apple tries to get more money over the most meaningless things.they can at least make $400 by selling a macbook with .16 ghz more..which is nothing.

Ok...does Toast only burn CUE files if they have a BIN to go with it?

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Originally posted by dj_bas Ok...does Toast only burn CUE files if they have a BIN to go with it?

Yes, the .cue file needs the .bin to read from.

Lame. I've never seen a BIN file that goes with a CUE file for mp3s.

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Originally posted by kid nyce After speaking with someone over at Apple, they instructed me that if I wanted to do any video editing at all, even just small video clips and stuff, that i'd have to go mbpro due to the video card capabilities in a normal macbook. His reason was that the macbook comes with a normal intel gma 64bit card where as the mbpro comes with an ati 128-256 option and that final cut will only be able to run on the ati card.

It'll work, just not very well. Otherwise you might as well either get a macbook pro for 1500$+ which is designed for this sort of thing or just get a PC.

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Originally posted by Aquarian It'll work, just not very well. Otherwise you might as well either get a macbook pro for 1500$+ which is designed for this sort of thing or just get a PC.

i have 2 pc's and a pc laptop currently networked at home. one is for my mce the other is my p4 work machine. it's been dying slowly though so the ability to do some heavy work has been cut down significantly. I just bought an external hd so i'm in the middle of backing everything up.

once things get backed up i'll start looking at building a new at-home machine but for the mean time i need the mac book to hold me down.

nothing speaks better than versatility

i joined a new computing revolution...i'm in love



1gb - 120gb hd

my 15.4 inch mbpro fits perfectly on my desk

RJT I NEED YOUR HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

What I'm doing

3 PCs are networked on my LAN, all with file sharing capabilities all on the same workgroup all on 1 switch which is connected to a router.

I drop the mac on the same switch and do the following:

Go > Network > Zephyr [zephyr is the name of one of my machines]
I'm able to get into my shared folders to start copying stuff over but for some reason it doesn't keep the connection. It will keep the connection during file transfer but it won't do something that PCs do, like MAP A DRIVE to the shared folder.

On a PC you can MAP a shared drive so that it's always accessible as long as both machines are on. Is there a way I can map these shared network drives on my Macbook? I really need to start moving crap over like 40GBs worth of sets and another 30gbs worth of PSP games, ISOs, Roms, and Emulators.

ANY HELP PLEASE?

Unfortunately, you seriously overestimate my technical prowess.

I can't even figure out how to set up a proper network between the 4 computers in my apartment - Beyond sharing an internet connection, I'm genuinely useless when it comes to any and all networking issues.

Sorry m8 - Wish I could help, there's plenty of this I'd like to know as well... But as I said, I'm fucking clueless.

WHEW LOL ok I thought I was s.o.l when you pm'd me. Was waiting for an 'it's impossible it doesn't work like that stop thinking like a PC" so atleast it might be possible!

I don't see why it wouldn't maybe I should ask some people here at work.

Also, I was suggested to use AdiumX for my messaging program, i like it so far, it's decent but is there anything else I should be aware of that might be betterm, less art intensive more raw text formatted or is that simply executed with a theme?

Next thing, FTP, any suggestions? I installed the FTP extension for FF but have yet to test it. I'm sure it's sufficient for my needs.

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Originally posted by kid nyce Next thing, FTP, any suggestions? I installed the FTP extension for FF but have yet to test it. I'm sure it's sufficient for my needs.

Well, this I can help with. I use a program called Cyberduck and it works great - And is totally free.

Should be able to get it at Download.com

Alternative to itunes? possibly winamp? lol

also i was instructed to remove an application simply drag it from the mac hds>applications folder list to the trash is the equivalent to uninstalling an application on a pc. is there truth to this?

would i severely mess up my mac is i remove itunes?

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Originally posted by kid nyce Alternative to itunes? possibly winamp? lol also i was instructed to remove an application simply drag it from the mac hds>applications folder list to the trash is the equivalent to uninstalling an application on a pc. is there truth to this? would i severely mess up my mac is i remove itunes?

Yes.

No.



I like iTunes.

So as I continue to search for more reading material on my macbook

I was given a link to this explanation of uninstalling applications on a macbook.

For the noobs like myself who have no freaking clue about mac's, here's alittle reassurance that even I had difficulty dealing with.

Uninstalling Applications on a Mac!
http://aroundcny.com/technofile/texts/mac031004.html

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