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Robert WattsCanada
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I have been using Mac OSX since 10.3.0 and current am on my third mac. I help businesses convert to Mac OS from PC in a consulting role. I can help with problem solving in a variety of ways.<br><br> I like to help people fix their problems where possible There are things that I just can't or won't help with though- please read this. I will not help with DVD copy questions or any question at all related to file sharing. 99% of all file sharing is theft. 99% of DVD copy is also illegal and I ..... | |
Jeff GreenbergAvailable
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I can comfortably answer most basic/advanced questions regarding Macintosh hardware and software - nowadays only OSX. In fact, if it's prior to 10.3, there's a good chance I'll reject your question. Forget OS9 stuff - Igave up OS 9 ten years ago). Please do not ask me about OS9. My particular specialties are in Video editing/DVD authoring. I am a certified trainer in the "pro apps" (Final Cut, DVDSP, Soundtrack, Motion). I have been using Macs since 1985. | |
David AndersU.S.
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Seattle - The Computer Guy - 15 yr veteran Mac/PC/network problem solving. Clients are design firms, artists, freelancers and photographers. PLEASE PLEASE provide EXACT info for Mac Model and OS Version. RAM installed - added cards - external devices - recent changes. Do you do MONTHLY MAINTENANCE? With what Utility? What you have tried and what result do you want. | |
Steve ThompsonU.K.
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I can answer most questions on the Mac OS from version 4 to 10.5. I have particular strengths with AppleScript. | |
George DerringerU.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/20/2009 |
I know a great deal about Macintosh computers running the older Mac OS 9, considerably less about machines running OS X |
My guess it is a RAR file - special compression. The Google for "convert video .r00" Lists many links to solutions http://www.google.com/search?q=convert+video+.r00 The Google for "osx rar expand
I have answered this kind of question previously. Please look under my name for some of the advice I've given others. It's always the same thing basically- here http://www.entourage.mvps.org/troubleshoot/index
Jim, OSX is a much more modern OS than OS 8 (you're talking greater than a decade. A decade prior to OS 8 was almost OS 1 - the original Mac OS....I say this so you can get an idea how far we've come
Jim, MacDraft is locked. And it's permissions may be 'off.' Step one. Unlock it. Then try to Opt-empty trash. If that doesn't work? Download Onyx (the appropriate version for your version
This is true for all computers Assuming there is no cursor movement and no keyboard response. Hold the Power button for seven to 10 seconds til it turns off. Unplug or turn off all external devices
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