ed0gawa,
Try using the trackpad. It may be a little inconvenient at the beginning but I think you'll soon get used to it. I'm getting used to mine though at this point i can't say i prefer it more than the mouse.

It sure takes awhile getting used to the 'right-clicking' of the mouse! *grins*

longest i left mine on without shutdown once is 1 wk... and it's still runnin fine now...

Well, i guess that at some point i'll have to use it ..... impossible to hug the mouse around when i have no notebook bag at all ... lol

** Still using mouse now... lol

How long can the MB last w/o a power supply actually? Cz mine doesn't last that long. Even for the usage of surfing the net, it can only last <3hours.

ed0gawa,
Don't carry your MB out until u find something to put it in! I'm trying to get used to the trackpad too but find it a hassle when it comes to the clicking. I don't mind *grins* the scrolling though *g*

I'm a little under the weather so have left the MBP of mine all on its own the last few days or so *b*

ARGHHHHHHHHHHH..... lol

Now only i realise that MacBook doesn't have the serial port (to connect to monitors or projector) ......
How am i suppose to connect it to my college projector.... O_o?

*ar...... *

ed0gawa,
You may need to get a mini-DVI to VGA cable to connect it to your college projector if your MB doesn't come with one.

I use an MBP (actually, I just got an MBP - i haven't really started using it yet!) and it comes with a DVI to VGA cable which will enable me to connect it to a projector. I'm assuming it works the same for the MBs except the MBs output is via Mini-DVI whilst the MBP is via DVI.

u'll need a mini-dvi to dvi or mini dvi to vga conveter....

about rm109-139....not sure how much coz different shops selilng different price...

I think it's RM119 at MacAsia. Remembered asking and their cables are priced similarly.

Doesn't the MB come with it?

nope...macbook doesnt come with it.....

i was wondering if i could but a Mini-DVI to DVI, then use it with a DVI to VGA(generic)..for projectors......dunno if it works or not...

i will let you know but later, since i have both Mini-DVI to DVI and DVI to VGA converter.

thanks! My DVI-VGA is those generic ones.....got it when i got my vga card....

same lor.

in theory it should work la. cos my MB i bought mini-DVI to DVI already.

Wee...... another item to purchase..... makan roti next for the next whole month...

** didn't realise the mini dvi port until my housemate and tinker mention about it... everything is so small ...

Oh teh noes!!!

my DVI-VGA converter won't fit into my mini-DVI-DVI converter.

take a look.......


Attached image(s)

O_o .. my DVI-VGA convertor ain't around....

btw, anyone familiar with MySql installation?
I am following a guide on http://switch.richard5.net/isp-in-a-box-v2...ql-on-mac-os-x/
Did all the part till the author says


Not very sure with what the author wants me to do. I downloaded the source file, un"zip" it. Run terminal and try to just paste watever code he posted there. It doesn't work.. lol.

A check with official mysql installation file doesn't actually have this "Extra" step.. So do i actually need to complete it?

* i start to miss my Windows now... dummy-proof*

bro...are u juzt trying to install mysql?
or are u planning to install with a webserver and also php?
if u are planning to install everything...
it's better to try XAMPP for OSX...

Am trying to install PHP, MYSQL ...


Thanks a lot for that software name. Wow.. it is easy....

This post has been edited by ed0gawa: Jan 17 2007, 08:53 AM

hehe. i use MAMP. so easy to install. google for MAMP too.

if only i knew such "packages" exist, i wouldn't had to read thru all those guide and user manual for all night long (plus trying to figure out how to use Terminal)

I was cursing all night long; "How the heck to work with this Terminal thing..... windows just click click click" .. lol