In what way, dear sister in Christ?
And if you will ponder that question, all to the good.
If not, then not.
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Meanwhile, I find I do have a serious, alarming system problem at home.
I'm putting out a plea for help here, from systems-knowledgeable FReepers.
I have a behemoth of a Mac Pro. It has dual processors, and all the "bells and whistles" that are so desired by people who want to have maximal function from a personal computer at home. The operating system software is OSX version 10.4.11.
I have conducted hardware tests, and have found no problem on that score. I suspect — and so do other knowledgeable people I have asked — that the problem is software related.
The precise problem is: the Mac OSX operating system is not loading properly on start-up, or coming out of "sleep mode."
I don't know why. I have already replaced the motherboard on this machine, which is of 2007 vintage.
I am almost in despair over this situation. This machine s not only the basic tool of my professional life, it is my means of communicating with some of the most important personages of my life.
I am worried, almost in despair, about this malfunction situation. I've tried everything I can think of to correct it....
I hope somebody reading these lines might have insights into this problem. If not, I'll be forced to do the very thing I most dread: To take the system back to "primaeval factory settings," and start all over again from Square One.
With that horror in view, I have already done a complete back-up of my important personal files.
Meaning: I'll probably have to reinstall all the software I use, all over again.
If I disappear for a while, that's probably the reason.
But I'll hold off doing that for a while, in hopes there's a FReeper out there who's already been through this problem, and so is in a position to advise me.
Meanwhile, if I seem to have gone missing, that's probably the reason for it.
HELP!!!
I have a behemoth of a Mac Pro ...
Help possible?
sorry never had a Mac
Ping to 546. Maybe you guys could help BettyBoop with her Mac problem. Thanks, men!
Could a problem relating to a CMOS setting.. ie."sleep-mode"
Consider a CMOS "option" as the "culprit".. everything starts at the CMOS.. Some CMOS firmware can be updated..
Perhaps hosepipe has the solution or work-around for you, i.e. the sleep mode setting in CMOS.
The only other thing that comes to mind is a virus (or anti-virus sales gimmick) trying to load up with the operating system, i.e. to stay resident but crashes because it is incompatible.