Tagged Questions
0
votes
1answer
20 views
vim does not accept syntax in vimrc
When I put the following in ~/.vimrc and save it,
syntax on
vim get errors while opening. I think there are some vim configuration conflicts. Herewith the errors:
Error detected while ...
0
votes
1answer
27 views
OSX won't boot after re-install
Got the flashing folder of death.
Tried verifying, repairing the disk. No luck.
Restored from Time Machine. No luck.
Rebooted with Command-Option-P-R. No luck.
The drive as far as I can tell is ...
1
vote
1answer
253 views
Command + R not working on Snow Leopard reboot
I am trying to install OSX (10.6) from disk, but before I do I want to format the hard drive which requires the Disk Utility from the disk.
I am pressing Command + R at start up, but the MacBook is ...
0
votes
0answers
45 views
Slipstream updates into an OS X install disc?
Is there a way to slipstream (like in Windows) all updates into the install disc for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard?
I found a previous answer here, but the provided link doesn't seem to work any more...
...
0
votes
0answers
22 views
Networking dead after a disk/permissions repair
After a strange string of events, I'm left with broken networking on my iMac (21" i3, 10.6).
It started on Fri. when a co-worker could not get jobs from this iMac, they were saying he didn't have ...
0
votes
2answers
326 views
How to repair external hard drive that fails diskutil with 'Disk Full Error'
If I run fsck_hfs -y -d /dev/rdisk2s10 it putters along, rebuilds the catalog B-tree then fails when writing the new catalog to disk.
bash-3.2# fsck_hfs -d -y /dev/rdisk2s10
** /dev/rdisk2s10
Using ...
0
votes
0answers
15 views
How can I designate which two displays Aperture will use on a mac with three or more displays?
I have three displays:
Primary: CRT 1280 x 1024 (5:4 landscape)
Secondary: LCD 1200 x 1900 (10:16 portrait)
Tertiary: LCD 1920 x 1200 (16:10 landscape)
The displays work fine. No issues ...
-1
votes
1answer
100 views
BootCamp partition disappeared
Running Macbook Pro with snow leopard, I partitioned with bootcamp assistant to install dual boot between MacOS and windows 7. However, now it shows that my Mac Hard Disk is 499 GB, but available only ...
0
votes
2answers
214 views
Will time machine wipe out my old time machine backups if I move it to a new mac (or upgrade os x)?
I recently had the IT guys here at work wipe my hard drive and upgrade my mac to 10.8 from 10.6. And other than spending a few days getting it up and running again and spaces being jacked it is going ...
1
vote
0answers
29 views
allow sudo only at a specific time of day
Is it possible to configure sudo so that it only works at a specific time of day, say, from 9AM to 10AM?
In Linux, this can be done by editing /etc/security/time.conf, but I don't know if this is ...
4
votes
3answers
774 views
Is it safe to delete the /Developer folder on Mac OS X 10.7.5 (Lion)?
My computer originally had Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) installed on it but has since been upgraded to OS X 10.7 (Lion). I noticed that the /Developer folder is still on the hard drive even though ...
1
vote
0answers
239 views
How can I change permissions of mount point of a network resource on Mac OS X 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard)?
I want to give another user permission to a mount point of a network resource. The directory mode is 700 and the owner is, of course, the logged in user who created the mount point.
I have programs ...
6
votes
2answers
737 views
What does Time Machine back up?
Does Time Machine backup system files, kernel files and other OS-related files?
I have corrupted system drivers and files and I want to do a fresh install of OS X but I also want to back up my ...
0
votes
0answers
37 views
Sync problem from calendar on iPhone to calendar on iMac
When I add an event to the calendar on the iMac it appears after sync on the calendar on the iPhone - but not the reverse. How do I get the sync to work both ways?
2
votes
2answers
123 views
Cannot change Finder's “New Finder windows open” preference; it's grayed out
Why am I not allowed to change any of the preferences in Finder's General preference pane, except for Spring-loaded folders? I am allowed to change any of Finder's Labels, Sidebar, or Advanced ...
1
vote
1answer
97 views
Mouse sensitivity is set to zero on game startup
I'm currently using a Macbook Pro and wanted to play a game and came up with Warsow. I downloaded it, dropped the app in my applications folder (is it even called folder on Macs?^^). As soon as I ...
0
votes
1answer
63 views
How can one user be faster than the other?
On our 10.6.8 Mac Mini Late 2009 Edition, we have 4 users, 3 of which are in regular use. One is mine, let's call it 'a'. The second one is someone else's, let's call it 'b'. The third one we both ...
6
votes
9answers
730 views
Lock Screen Command One-Liner
I'm trying to find out whether there is any kind of equivalent command line one-liner which replicates the exact identical functionality of the 'Lock Screen' menu option available via the Keychain app ...
3
votes
1answer
148 views
find what's producing inactive memory
First of all i'd like to ask politely for all of those who feel the need to explain it to me how perfect apple's memory management is to ignore this thread.
A little background:
The theory goes that ...
1
vote
0answers
87 views
google chrome prints in black & white only
Using Chrome v20 on OSX 10.6.8 on two boxes. Chrome Print dialog opens without the color/b&w option, always prints in b&w regardless of which printer I choose (I have several available). If I ...
1
vote
1answer
841 views
How to disable location services? (MacOSX 10.6.8)
I just downloaded an application, that asked me permission to figure my location. I said "OK, let's see what happens".
Next thing I know, my lat/long with 4 decimal places and a pin on a Google map ...
1
vote
0answers
306 views
Restore OS X 10.6 Time Machine backup to OS X 10.8 iMac
I just got a new iMac and have tried to use Time Machine from Snow Leopard, but Mountain Lion does not see the older back up (it is on a USB drive). All of my music and photos are in my back up and my ...
1
vote
2answers
477 views
Cut-Paste files or folders on Mac OS X
Is there anyway to move some files/folders on Mac OS X as easy as in Windows?
The only way I know is to side the two source and destination folders, and drag and drop the files from one to the ...
1
vote
1answer
510 views
How can I make my microSD card writable?
I have a macbook pro running Snow Leopard. I have Tuxera NTFS drivers.
I have a microSD card, in an adapter, in the slot. The "lock" slider is in the "unlocked" position.
'Get Info' tells me the ...
0
votes
0answers
93 views
How to prevent window resize when exiting Target Display Mode
Using a macbook pro, with a thunderbolt cable connecting to an iMac,
and using Target Display Mode [TDM] to mirror the display. I choose
the optimal resolution for the external display, which means ...
5
votes
3answers
3k views
How can I erase the data from my Macbook without losing my recent OS?
I'm going to sell my Macbook Pro and want to remove all of the data before doing so. I have the OS Lion installed but my machine came with Snow Leopard. How can I remove everything and restore it to ...
1
vote
2answers
204 views
How can I standardize icon size in Finder and across OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard?
I running OS X 10.6.8 on a Mid-2009 MacBook Pro. I would like to standardize the size of icons seen in Finder (I use Icon View). Currently, every folder has its own icon size, which makes it less ...
0
votes
0answers
74 views
Setting up a Gopher server on OS X (for real!)
I have been trying to host my own Gopher server under OS X (specifically, Snow Leopard), but am finding the process somewhat frustrating.
After trying (and failing) to install myriad supposedly ...
3
votes
1answer
753 views
Oops — deleted swap files (Mac OS, 10.6) — will they come back?
I'm worse than my grandmother when it comes to computers. So I got a Mac as my friends who know me and know a bit about PCs said I'd fair better with a Mac. They were right and I love my Mac Book ...
2
votes
2answers
258 views
How to convert Windows-based ISO for Mac OS X Installation DVD?
I made an ISO image from Mac OS X Snow Leopard Installation DVD using PowerISO on Windows machine. The ISO file size is 7.6GB, but when I mount the ISO using PowerISO, what I can see is only the files ...
0
votes
3answers
1k views
MacBook Pro Mid 2009 has a recovery partition?
Does my computer (Snow Leopard, MacBook Pro mid 2009), have a recovery hidden partition? How can I access that?
I have the DVDs that came with my laptop, but when I start my laptop, and press and ...
2
votes
1answer
131 views
Upgrade from Snow Leopard to Mountain Lion in non personal & large scaled development environment
My company is still running Snow Leopard and we're thinking of upgrading to Mountain Lion soon. We are developing iOs and MacOsX applications and have a small break between the old projects and the ...
1
vote
1answer
182 views
Can I “restrain” safari from using large % of CPU?
Some websites make safari go crazy, and use 70% CPU! This causes everything else on this desktop to grind to a halt.
Is there a way to restrict safari to never go beyond a certain amount of CPU?
...
6
votes
3answers
2k views
Install 2 different OS X versions on the same machine/hdd
OK, here's my situation :
I am a developer needing to debug under different OS X versions
I currently own 2 macs : a MacBook Pro and an iMac
the iMac has Snow Leopard (10.6) on it - it came ...
2
votes
0answers
354 views
Add Windows Printer to Mac OS X 10.6.8
I have a Windows 7 computer that I am trying to print to from a Mac. I have added my printer using a smb:// protocol and it works and says Idle, however when I try to print I get the following:
...
2
votes
2answers
436 views
How To Upgrade Snow Leopard to Lion (not Mountain Lion)
I couldn't find Mac OS X Lion in the App Store. Can I go from Snow Leopard to Lion without migrating to Mountain Lion?
Many programs are now dropping support for Snow Leopard (newer XCode, newer ...
3
votes
1answer
6k views
Sold my MacBook Pro Lion, how to reset OS installation?
I just sold my MacBook Pro. It originally came with OS X 10.6.6 (snow leopard). I since upgraded it, through the App Store, to OS X 10.7.5 (lion).
I want to wipe everything clean on the hard drive so ...
0
votes
1answer
399 views
Install Apache, PHP and MySQL on Mac w/o MacPorts?
For some reason I can't use MacPorts. So the question is if it's possible to install Apache, PHP and MySQL on Snow Leopard w/o using MacPorts?
Please don't offer MAMP or other bundles.
Thanks in ...
1
vote
1answer
174 views
What does setting LSUIPresentationMode to 1 or 2 do?
While reading "Is it possible to hide the dock on a per-application basis?", I noted that according to the documentationLSUIPresentationMode, setting LSUIPresentationMode to value 1 or 2 (in an ...
1
vote
0answers
2k views
OS X Keychain keeps prompting me for my SSH passphrase even though I save it (OS X 10.6.8)
Every time I log in to a remote server with SSH, OS X keychain prompts me to remember the SSH passphrase. I type in the passphrase and check the box to remember it. I then connect ok to the server but ...
0
votes
1answer
280 views
Is it possible to store “on my mac” local folders on a network device?
====
System info:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.7 GHz
Memory: 16 GB
System Version: Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549)
Network: GB ...
0
votes
1answer
281 views
How can I log in again after downgrading a 1st-gen MacBook Air from Lion to Snow Leopard?
I have a 1st-gen MacBook Air. It came with, if I remember correctly, Leopard. I subsequently upgraded to Snow Leopard and then to Lion.
However, I have found it to be very sluggish after upgrading to ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
How to repair/recover Snow Leopard when the installation DVD has been lost?
So I seem to not have my Snow Leopard DVD available anywhere.
I can't use a newer version like Lion.
What can I do to repair/recover Snow Leopard now that the installation DVD is not available?
0
votes
2answers
231 views
Why are three newly-downloaded, up-to-date, unrelated applications not starting: “not supported on this type of Mac” *not a PowerPC problem*
Today, I downloaded the latest stable versions of three largely unrelated programs: Pixen, Tiled, and Gideros Studio (free Gideros pack).
All three of these programs have crossed out icons, and return ...
1
vote
3answers
4k views
How can I list all the installed printer drivers on Mac OS 10.6?
I am trying to troubleshoot printer issues and I figured it would be best to see all the printer drivers (and versions thereof) as a starting point, before I try reinstalling said drivers.
I would ...
1
vote
1answer
449 views
How to upgrade the ssh program on OS X 10.6.8?
I would prefer to do this through the command line rather than downloading Macports.
Any help appreciated.
1
vote
1answer
440 views
Macbook pro checkered display, safeboot works
My Mid-2010 Macbook gone wild since morning.
I was running snowleopard but has Lion (dual boot). The recent changes I've done today is, installed trial version of AirParrot app and tried to use ...
5
votes
4answers
12k views
How to know if Mac OS X machine is being remotely viewed?
Currently I have no way to know if my machine is being remotely viewed by our tech support, and would prefer to know, given the massive privacy breach that would entail should this be happening. I am ...
0
votes
0answers
800 views
Why does my cursor on Mac OS X get “stuck” sometimes?
In Mac OS X, sometimes when the cursor should change to a text cursor or hand cursor, it is still displayed as an arrow cursor. This gets annoying sometimes because although it still works, it makes ...
0
votes
0answers
111 views
Changing a users desktop picture in terminal
just for fun, I'm trying to change the desktop picture in another account on my iMac (10.6.8) using a terminal command.
Is this possible?
Thanks
