Post by: kelly on May 20, 2003, 09:57:37 AM
I just wondered if some people aren't taking this to heart?
I know some of tacit's stuff, for example, is way over my head.
But I don't mind.
And I know that tacit really enjoys explaining this stuff.
I'm hoping that people aren't intimidated by some things.
Please jump right in and feeel free to ask about anything you
want to know more about.
Post by: snuffysbluff on May 20, 2003, 11:42:43 AM
Since I went to USB and Firewire, I had a thought that I could convert my external Hard drive cases to USB. I know how to do it, I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a place to get the USB to ATA plugs.
So far the only option I've found is to buy some cheap USB 2.0 notebook externals on ebay and use the connections and circuitry in those.
There were always adapter kits for SCSI around in the voodoo days.
Just something I want to do.
Gary B
Post by: cdub1988 on May 20, 2003, 02:30:22 PM
Speaking of feeling dumb, Snuffy, you're going way out of my league there.
Great avatar.
Take care.
Chris
P.S. - Oh, and yes, Tacit does intimidate me.
Post by: davigibs on May 20, 2003, 02:44:04 PM
On the contrary, I feel better informed about a lot of things after visiting this forum. I learn things that I didn't know I was even curious about.
To Tacit and all the other knowlegeable posters: I'm not intimidated, but rather impressed, that you can teach an old fuddy like me new and interesting things. Thank you all for your input.
Post by: Gary S on May 20, 2003, 03:19:42 PM
Post by: RobW on May 20, 2003, 03:42:33 PM
) is that when you ask a question you never get "Why don't you just buy a newer Mac" or "Well, what did you think would happen when you hit "ok" to reformat???" You get answers. Sometimes you get more than one answer--and sometimes they aren't the same answer. But you get answers, not attitude.And when the answers are pretty darn complicated to many of us, there's usually somebody like Tacit who has the rare skill of being able to translate it into normal words. (When Tacit begins an explanation with "What your hard drive is saying to AppleWorks is 'Yo AppleWorks, I need more RAM'..." I know eventually it'll make sense.) On other situations where there's not an easy way to explain it, for example all things terminal with OSX, somebody like kps will say the words that I need to hear "You really don't need to worry about this, or even understand it--just do the upgrade, sit back, and enjoy the OS." And then there are the many private emails of support and help that go on behind the scenes. Oh yeah, let's not forget that one guy who finds links to sites to just about any issue that comes up here.
Bottom line, no TS does not make me feel stupid. When I need to feel that way, I can go to other sites. Or just let my teenage daughters look at me with amazement that they've mastered all the knowledge of the universe and I still no nothing.
Post by: Bill on May 20, 2003, 04:08:48 PM
Keep tying the knot .... swing it down and as soon as it hits the pavement .... off I go chasing the thing!
Thought I had it once. Gave the puppy a real swing and it slammed on my big toe and still went down the road with me hopping after the sucker.!.
Gotten to the point that the neighbors kid doesn't care one bit if he gets his yo-yo back.
The little turd is getting his jollys off laughing at me.
Do I feel stupid? Nah.
Post by: Highmac on May 20, 2003, 04:24:02 PM
. But I've never got a response that belittled me, even if the poster replying must be thinking 'Dimbo'. So, no, TS never makes me feel dumb, because I know I'll always get a civil response. So 
everyone.And Bill you might find help here
Post by: SnowWitch on May 20, 2003, 06:28:23 PM
and have been so helpful........but I must say a P.C. or the Mac can sure make me feel dumb. So much to learn, so little time. I enjoy the challenges and even though they make me say dirty words, I won't give up.....trish
Post by: kelly on May 20, 2003, 07:59:54 PM
Are you asking to convert a > 10 MB/p/sec SCSI to 1.25 MB/p/sec USB?
Or am I just being Dumb?
Post by: Francine Eisner on May 20, 2003, 08:47:59 PM
I'm so glad I came back here. You guys are like family. <sigh> It's just been a really, really rough year for me...
Cheers,
Fran
Post by: daffy on May 20, 2003, 10:16:29 PM
Civility reigns! If someone famous hasn't already said that ... they should have.
Post by: iain on May 21, 2003, 06:58:48 AM
Post by: snuffysbluff on May 21, 2003, 10:12:47 AM
QUOTE(kelly @ May 20 2003, 7:59 PM)
Snuffy.
Are you asking to convert a > 10 MB/p/sec SCSI to 1.25 MB/p/sec USB?
Or am I just being Dumb?
Are you asking to convert a > 10 MB/p/sec SCSI to 1.25 MB/p/sec USB?
Or am I just being Dumb?
Dumb? You? Nevare! You're from IOWA!
Just the connections in the external HD box, Kelly.
Shouldn't be a problem removing the centronics 50 external connections and the scsi ribbon inside the box and replacing with USB to 39 pin ATA...at least I don't think so. Works pretty much the same as the old 50 to 68 pin internal HD adaptors small circuit board an all.
Just need a resource for the USB to ATA adaptor. I've searched the net...nada.
Post by: kelly on May 21, 2003, 10:47:49 AM
But it still looks like you're trying to convert SCSI to USB.
You can't just change the connector without changing throuput.
You'd be going from that 10 MBs to 1.25 MBs I mentioned.
They make SCSI to USB Convertors.
But you already have a SCSI Card so I don't understand what's up.
Post by: Bernie on May 21, 2003, 11:20:10 AM
Post by: Bill on May 21, 2003, 01:46:57 PM
QUOTE(Bernie @ May 21 2003, 9:20 AM)
Dumb = BIOB
Post by: snuffysbluff on May 21, 2003, 08:44:39 PM
Just want to test the viability of converting SCSI external hard drive boxes.
Guess I'm tripping over the leading edge. I though USB 2.0 was here. Maybe firewire?
Post by: kelly on May 21, 2003, 10:29:45 PM
Pick up a box of these maybe.
http://www.oxsemi.com/products/IEEE1394/oxfw900.html
Post by: RHPConsult on May 22, 2003, 02:36:33 AM
Bingo.
Post by: RogerF on May 22, 2003, 05:58:27 AM
does anyone out there appreciate the Apple new music ads?
I don't!
Post by: RogerF on May 22, 2003, 05:59:42 AM
Post by: pendragon on May 22, 2003, 06:39:19 AM
Post by: snuffysbluff on May 22, 2003, 10:17:25 AM
QUOTE(kelly @ May 21 2003, 10:29 PM)
I don't see it happening Gary.
Pick up a box of these maybe
'Course you're right, Kelly. Not worth it.
Post by: kelly on May 22, 2003, 12:16:16 PM
Maybe something like this would be fun to tinker with?
http://www.compgeeks.com/details.asp?invti...485247443356256
Course you'll have to use IDE/ATA Drives.
Post by: krissel on May 22, 2003, 09:37:18 PM
QUOTE(RogerF @ May 22 2003, 6:58 AM)
Speaking of attitude:
does anyone out there appreciate the Apple new music ads?
I don't!
does anyone out there appreciate the Apple new music ads?
I don't!
I've seen three different ones so far and two were horrendous.
The third showed a girl of maybe 12 singing sweetly to a song and then giggling. That one was nice.
Post by: snuffysbluff on May 23, 2003, 02:16:25 PM
Maybe I'll get this one.
Post by: LR827 on May 23, 2003, 05:53:36 PM
From the PayPal Scam string,
QUOTE
Your method of assigning special accounts for internet use is smart.
See? What a relief! But durn if this place doesn't make me feel just a bit backward. Well, the truth is, I don't understand a teeny tiny fraction of what is written here. Now, I'm telling y'all this in confidence, because I trust my extended TS family, so don't anybody give away my deep dark secret.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on May 24, 2003, 08:12:37 PM
There definitely are sites that will get you the answer but make you 'pay' for it with lost civility.BTW, didn't I just see a post from Francine?! Where you been? What you been doin'? How're things in NY?! (I think!)
Made any of them ferin' trips?!I just feel dumb when my wife still can remember the difference between Quiting a program and closing its windows! And she has never worked with a PC, so it's not that shutdown box on their windows. I just can't think of any more analogies/instructions/examples/demonstraions/menu checks/tear off menus/etc to help her! If she would just visit here a little, I'll bet she would find some one with the right words...
Jim C.
Post by: krissel on May 25, 2003, 12:16:22 AM
Tell her to imagine she has started up the car. (Opens application)
Then she turns the radio on (one window open).
She turns on the lights (second window).
...then the windshield wipers (third window).
She can have all these windows open and do various things with them but turning them off does not stop the car from running. You have to do that separately.
There may be some clues that it is still running like noise or water vapor from tailpipe as there are clues with a program (icon in dock or app switcher, different menu, etc.)
(And if there weren't a battery for power, turning off the car would turn off (close) those windows, too.)
Post by: Fiona on May 25, 2003, 07:45:43 AM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on May 26, 2003, 01:07:31 PM
Oh well, at least it doesn't hurt to double-click a programs alias when it is running. And those are usually files, so they will open a window with that action.
But thanks for the analogy, it can't hurt to try another one!