A positive note (for once) ....with some footnotes about 10.7.3 Update

I had a bad experience after updating to Lion in January which Apple Tech Support also disappointed me by wanting me to do a clean install to supposedly fix my issue. My experience told me that a new install was not going to fix the issue(s). In the end Apple techical support wanted to blame third party software or so it seemed to me..... So I spent many hours isolating various possible third party related issues and consulting with the third party developers.... A couple of them actually said that my apparent issues were not real issues but just stuff to be ignored "until Apple fixed a bug on there side".
Well I now pretty firm believe that 10.7.3 fixed most of the bugs I was seeing..... In particular, ones associated with "shutdownStall" each and every time I shut the computer down - many times testing and many time just ignoring the apparent issue(s) that created a huge amount of logging on shutdown and pointed to this or that app as being the source of the issue - not all of them were third party.
Well magically the problems with shutdownStall related logging disappeared completely after 10.7.3 update....
Sure seems like Apple Tech Support and Apple Inc. should take "credit" for there bugs so that they can also take "credit" for the bug fixes.....
I would have wasted many many less hours if Apple Inc. took this approach but their tech support people ( though good they generally are ) never want to acknowledge things like this.
I cut and paste a list of my Diagnostic Report titles and dates.... so that others who might find themselves with similar issues and mysteries might find this post and go ahead with Lion 10.7.3 Updates. ( The major take away from this list of /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports titles is that they stopped and that they were varied over a block of time I tried to ferret out what was wrong but never was able to find a clear pointer to a problem cause...
Wed Feb 08 10:38:23 xyz@macpro:~ >>ls -lsa /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/
total 26144
   0 drwxr-x--- 75 root admin    2550 Feb 2 13:56 .
   0 drwxr-xr-x 13 root wheel     442 Feb 8 04:52 ..
80 -rw-rw----   1 root admin   38036 Jan 21 21:54 .DisplayLinkManager_2012-01-15-131451_localhost.crash.plist
80 -rw-rw----   1 root admin   38232 Jan 21 21:54 .DisplayLinkManager_2012-01-16-232224_localhost.crash.plist
88 -rw-rw----   1 root admin   44662 Jan 29 15:54 .UI Browser_2012-01-23-215602_localhost.crash.plist
104 -rw-rw----   1 root admin   49303 Jan 29 15:54 .UI Browser_2012-01-24-140908_localhost.crash.plist
112 -rw-rw----   1 root admin   55427 Jan 29 15:54 .awacsd_2012-01-25-195801_localhost.crash.plist
96 -rw-rw----   1 root admin   46318 Jan 21 21:54 .loginwindow_2012-01-16-232121_localhost.crash.plist
1048 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 533475 Jan 14 19:01 ARDAgent,awk,bash,bash,bash,bash,bash,CleanApp Daemon,diskarbitr_2012-01-12-215512_localhost.shutdownStall
568 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 288795 Jan 21 21:54 ARDAgent,awk,bash,bash,bash,cupsd,diskarbitrationd,DynDNSUpdater_2012-01-15-125 546_localhost.shutdownStall
792 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 405081 Jan 21 21:54 ARDAgent,awk,bash,bash,bash,diskarbitrationd,DynDNSUpdaterServic_2012-01-16-122 223_localhost.shutdownStall
440 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 222709 Jan 21 21:54 ARDAgent,diskarbitrationd,fseventsd,java,launchd,pcscd,umount,UN_2012-01-18-135 038_localhost.shutdownStall
544 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 275013 Jan 21 21:54 ARDAgent,diskarbitrationd,java,launchd,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,s_2012-01-14-210 302_localhost.shutdownStall
992 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 505618 Jan 16 23:11 Disk Utility_2012-01-16-231111_Mac-Pro-2-88GHz-8-Core-2.hang
968 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 495465 Jan 21 21:54 Disk Utility_2012-01-16-231341_Mac-Pro-2-88GHz-8-Core-2.hang
336 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 170700 Jan 21 21:54 DiskWarriorDaemon,DynDNSUpdaterService,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd_2012-01-17-075 137_localhost.shutdownStall
384 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 196324 Feb 5 19:23 DiskWarriorDaemon,java,java,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep_2012-01-31-195100_localhost .shutdownStall
312 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 156497 Jan 21 21:54 DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,UNKNOWN,UNKNOWN,UNKNOWN_2012-01-21-153710_localhos t.shutdownStall
304 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 152902 Jan 21 21:54 DiskWarriorDaemon,java,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep_2012-01-17-080706_localhost.shut downStall
80 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   37704 Jan 21 21:54 DisplayLinkManager_2012-01-15-131451_localhost.crash
80 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   37872 Jan 21 21:54 DisplayLinkManager_2012-01-16-232224_localhost.crash
1280 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 654309 Jan 29 15:54 GraphicConverter_2012-01-23-172552_Mac-Pro-2-88GHz-8-Core-2.hang
1112 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 567207 Jan 21 21:54 Growl_2012-01-15-092235_Mac-Pro-2-88GHz-8-Core-2.spin
1184 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 604087 Jan 14 19:01 TeamViewer_2012-01-13-132758_Mac-Pro-2-88GHz-8-Core-2.hang
96 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   45363 Jan 29 15:54 UI Browser_2012-01-23-215602_localhost.crash
104 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   49688 Jan 29 15:54 UI Browser_2012-01-24-140908_localhost.crash
128 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   65278 Jan 29 15:54 awacsd_2012-01-25-195801_localhost.crash
528 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 267158 Jan 14 19:01 awk,diskarbitrationd,java,launchd,ps,raidman-httpsd,sh,sh,sleep,_2012-01-13-141 634_localhost.shutdownStall
464 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 234772 Jan 29 15:54 ccc_helper,diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,raidman_2012-01-25-234 809_localhost.shutdownStall
408 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 205092 Jan 29 15:54 ccc_helper,diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,sh,slee_2012-01-23-165 457_localhost.shutdownStall
320 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 163624 Jan 21 21:54 ccc_helper,diskarbitrationd,java,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep_2012-01-17-103904_loca lhost.shutdownStall
536 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 273957 Jan 29 15:54 cupsd,diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,fseventsd,java,pcscd,ra_2012-01-26-220 524_localhost.shutdownStall
264 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 134898 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,DiskWarriorFileTestsServer,Di_2012-01-16-232 755_localhost.shutdownStall
400 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 201935 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,fseventsd,java,pcscd,raidman-_2012-01-27-221 040_localhost.shutdownStall
328 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 165584 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,fseventsd,java,pcscd,raidman-_2012-01-28-210 900_localhost.shutdownStall
328 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 167859 Feb 5 19:23 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,fseventsd,java,pcscd,sh,sleep_2012-01-29-214 833_localhost.shutdownStall
232 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 114703 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,mDNSResponder,pcscd,sh,s_2012-01-22-123 430_localhost.shutdownStall
432 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 217422 Feb 5 19:23 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,mds,pcscd,raidman-httpsd_2012-02-01-230 305_localhost.shutdownStall
216 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 107965 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,_2012-01-21-164 104_localhost.shutdownStall
216 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 108290 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,_2012-01-23-171 720_localhost.shutdownStall
224 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 110674 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,_2012-01-23-234 626_localhost.shutdownStall
288 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 145905 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,_2012-01-24-162 257_localhost.shutdownStall
224 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 111365 Feb 5 19:23 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,_2012-01-31-225 302_localhost.shutdownStall
232 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 117156 Feb 5 19:23 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,_2012-02-02-135 608_localhost.shutdownStall
320 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 160546 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,sh,sleep,sleep,Sys_2012-01-22-211 437_localhost.shutdownStall
232 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 116171 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,sh,sleep,sleep,Sys_2012-01-25-082 900_localhost.shutdownStall
240 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 119754 Jan 29 15:54 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,pcscd,sh,sleep,sleep,Sys_2012-01-25-115 123_localhost.shutdownStall
208 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 103370 Feb 5 19:23 diskarbitrationd,DiskWarriorDaemon,java,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,_2012-02-01-060 837_localhost.shutdownStall
488 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 246649 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,hdiejectd,java,launchd,mds,pcscd,raidman-httpsd_2012-01-15-132 427_localhost.shutdownStall
400 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 204733 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,java,mds,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sl_2012-01-15-204 241_localhost.shutdownStall
232 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 117126 Jan 14 19:01 diskarbitrationd,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,_2012-01-12-151 617_localhost.shutdownStall
352 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 177176 Jan 14 19:01 diskarbitrationd,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,_2012-01-13-122 318_localhost.shutdownStall
368 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 186148 Jan 14 19:01 diskarbitrationd,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,_2012-01-13-211 144_localhost.shutdownStall
296 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 147938 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,_2012-01-15-130 952_localhost.shutdownStall
384 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 196103 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,_2012-01-15-131 828_localhost.shutdownStall
368 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 186511 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,java,pcscd,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,_2012-01-17-064 819_localhost.shutdownStall
456 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 229790 Jan 14 19:01 diskarbitrationd,java,pcscd,sh,sleep,sleep,sudo,sudo,sudo,sudo,s_2012-01-11-201 759_localhost.shutdownStall
240 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 119365 Jan 17 08:27 diskarbitrationd,java,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,System_2012-01-17-082 729_localhost.shutdownStall
296 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 150642 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,java,raidman-httpsd,sh,sleep,sleep,sleep,System_2012-01-17-101 739_localhost.shutdownStall
320 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 161588 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,java,sh,sleep,sleep,SystemStarter,UNKNOWN,UNKNO_2012-01-17-085 627_localhost.shutdownStall
328 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 167082 Jan 17 09:00 diskarbitrationd,java,sh,sleep,sleep,SystemStarter,UNKNOWN,UNKNO_2012-01-17-090 041_localhost.shutdownStall
256 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 131060 Jan 17 09:35 diskarbitrationd,java,sh,sleep,sleep,SystemStarter,UNKNOWN,UNKNO_2012-01-17-093 518_localhost.shutdownStall
256 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 130291 Jan 21 21:54 diskarbitrationd,java,sh,sleep,sleep,SystemStarter,UNKNOWN,UNKNO_2012-01-17-093 654_localhost.shutdownStall
328 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 165205 Jan 21 21:54 java,launchd,ubd_2012-01-17-111824_localhost.shutdownStall
192 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   97044 Jan 21 21:54 java,pcscd,UNKNOWN,UNKNOWN_2012-01-18-233244_localhost.shutdownStall
304 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 153964 Jan 21 21:54 java,pcscd_2012-01-17-142556_localhost.shutdownStall
320 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 162060 Jan 21 21:54 java,pcscd_2012-01-18-151207_localhost.shutdownStall
304 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 153603 Jan 21 21:54 java,pcscd_2012-01-20-003845_localhost.shutdownStall
280 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 141677 Jan 17 10:47 java_2012-01-17-104752_localhost.shutdownStall
296 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 149285 Jan 21 21:54 java_2012-01-17-105409_localhost.shutdownStall
320 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 162130 Jan 17 11:10 java_2012-01-17-111056_localhost.shutdownStall
288 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 145043 Jan 21 21:54 java_2012-01-17-134737_localhost.shutdownStall
304 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin 153199 Jan 21 21:54 java_2012-01-18-145654_localhost.shutdownStall
96 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   46282 Jan 21 21:54 loginwindow_2012-01-16-232121_localhost.crash
120 -rw-rw----@ 1 root admin   60159 Jan 21 21:54 pcscd_2012-01-17-114956_localhost.shutdownStall

I have the same problem! Can someone shed some light on this issue please!!!

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T61 Spare Battery: Uses ultrabay battery - I rarely use the DVDRW drive and leave the ultrabay battery in there while on the go. DVDRW drive stays in the bag until needed. I recommend you upgrade to the 9 cell battery with the advanced ultra bay battery, which will give u something like 9 to 12 hours of operating life. If you are not a fan of the battery pack sticking out like crazy, stick to the letter box format laptop (not widescreen), which will provide the minimum amount of battery pack stick-out with the 9 cell battery. The 6 cell will not stick out with the letterbox laptop but will stick out with the widescreen version.
Support Options: I rarely call support so I have no opinion here.
Pricing: Price was not really a concern for me. I purchased mine for the business look mainly, which Lenovo maintained well. I don't like the shiny/plastic/toy look of Dell and Apple computers these days. If anything, consider the premium an investment in the build quality of these machines (or a premium just for the good looks). I particularly like the roll cage as well as active protection system that stops the hard drive as soon as the system detects excessive motion.
Included Hardware Comparison:
I like the mic, use it often for Skype and the built in 1.3MP webcam as well.
Keyboard light.... kinda cute but not as functional because it simply is too small. It was a cute idea that could have been made better had Lenovo opted for a backlit keyboard instead. That would have been more functional and added to the "cool" factor.
With regards to the Express Card and PCMCIA card slot, I rarely use either because everything is built in. However, if you want that TV tuner, an express card or PCMCIA card slot is good. If you opt for the built in media reader, you will be unable to use the express card as the media reader takes up that slot (I might be wrong, but I think the card reader is large enough that it takes up both slots, so u can't add anything anyway - but you should call pre-sales to answer that question).
Middle mouse button: The three buttons in the middle are used for the trackpoint/joystick mouse controller. I think the middle button is configurable to do various things. I personally hate the joystick and can only use the touchpad. The lack of a touchpad was the only reason I did not stick to the smaller 12.1" X line of laptops, which was really more in tune with my size requirements (too used to using the L400 sized machine).
Recovery Partition: This is a cheap way for manufacturers to make it easy for people to recover their systems in case of crash - without the need for any documentation or disc media. However, it makes it hard for people like me who only use machines after a clean format and customized install of Windows. This partition is about 10GB and can be erased with special disk format or partition tools. Windows itself cannot read or delete this partition. With the minimum size of the hard drives available, this should not be an excessive space killer for most people. I personally need only 7GB total for OS and apps. The remaining data I work with is actually streamed from a 500GB gigabit NAS. I might switch to a 32GB solid state disk one of these days when their performance comes more in par or exceeds traditional drives.
Recovery CD: You can create your own from the recovery partition since Lenovo does not provide any.
4th USB: I only use 1 or 2 as well. 1 for an external micro mouse (I love my touchpad, but it's just hard to use with Photoshop or CAD apps) and a second for a USB memory key. My other devices i.e., scanner, external mouse, keyboard, are plugged in on my desktop through a USB hub that goes to a single port on my docking station. So yes, your docking station will probably remove the need for more than 2 ports. Although, I do find it odd there are only 3 ports... such an odd number.
Screen Size: I personally wish I could have gotten the X series of laptops but the 14.1 was the only other mobile solution. For the larger screen size, docking station to my 24" Dell 2405FP. The compact nature of the T series makes it pretty thin and compact though... it was not too much bigger than my L400 - at least, not uncomfortably bigger.
But yeah, I think if you make the switch, you'll be getting yourself a solid machine that will keep u going for years. The Latitude line of Dell's were really good, but overall, I feel that the nature of Dell's manufacturing process is making it too "cookie cutter" and reducing its overall quality level. Their earlier lines were awesome, like the D lines you mentioned. But unless you get the ATG line, you just won't get the same level of quality they used to offer (in addition, the ATG line is wickedly too expensive - I'd rather get a Durabook for military grade spec at a fraction of the price).
Anyway, have fun shopping! :-)
And moderators or employees of Lenovo, don't you guys get referral bonuses for giving your employee discount code to friends and family? *wink*
T61_Wide | Model No. 7662 - CTO
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82566MM Gigabit | 4965AGN Centrino Pro

Id like to know a phone number i can call to speak with some one about my account

id like to know a phone number I can call to speak to some one about my account

Hi Meg,
Here are the steps that will help you access a direct-call number for Adobe Support:
Start by selecting the following link Contact Customer Care
In the top-right corner, click Sign In, and use the Adobe ID and password associated with your account.
Once you have logged in:
In the list select the product for which you want support, e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud
Select the sub-topics until you can't drill down further. If the links don't provide any help, than ultimately click on still need help - Contact Us. A bright blue button at the bottom of the page.
At that stage your window will expand and display three support options:
Chat
Phone
Forums
To get a phone number to call:
click Phone, the phone number will now display that you can call for support.
Good luck, I hope any issues with your account are sorted out promptly.
Cari

SRM for customer with some SAP compenies and some non SAP companies

Hello Experts,
I am working on a tender to a customer. This customer wants to have SRM in 5 countries (own company codes).
This customer have SAP in 3 of these companies and some other accountings system in the two others.
Is it possible to set this up in one SRM client where you have 5 orgnanisational nodes under the the top node and each of these nodes are one company code?
And then you assing one backend system to each of these nodes. Classic Scenario for the nodes representing the companies that run SAP and Standalone for the others.
Plan is to set up MDM where all companies can shop from
Are there any pitfalls in a solution like this?
rgds
GAR

Hi,
You need to define 5 organization nodes with SYS and ACS attributes.
Multi backend system configuration is supported in standard. It should not be a problem.
Regards,
Masa

Ideapad u300 screen not working - covered with some weird displays

A few days when I turned on my laptop, I could not see the log in box since the screen was mostly covered by some weird displays. I can only see the down right corner of the screen where I can choose to shut down or restart. But I can see the whole screen normally if I connect the laptop with a external screen, like a TV screen with HDMI cable. Does it mean that the laptop screen is broken and I need to get a replacement?

Pharaoh wrote:
Hi there,So I've had my laptop for a while now and the touch screen stopped working a long time ago as well. I figured that I would wait until maybe someone posted a solution somewhere but there hasn't been any posts about it (that I could find) and it's been a really long time so I figured I would ask. So here's the problem. Touch screen stopped working. No idea why. Quite suddenly the touch screen decided to no longer work. I checked the driver and the computer says its functioning properly. I tried to see if there was some kind of update that I should download, and my efforts yet again were in vain. Alas, I figured the more knowledgable might be able to guide me in the right direction so....any ideas? With thanks,MattHave you tried restoring to factory condition through the use of OKR?

USB 3.0 not 100% compatible with some Dj midi controllers usb 2.

macbook pro with retina display doesn't detect my Vestax VCI-300 using Serato Dj
does work fine with Dj Traktor Software.
I was looking for a solution about it, because I have installed my midi controller Vestax VCI-300 in a old MacBook Pro and work perfect, but is not working when I tryed to install it in my new MacBook Pro with retina display.
the problem is because the new MacBook Pro retina display only have USB 3.0
probably that's the reason because is Not compatible with my vestax vci-300 controller With USB 2.0
if if some one knows about a solution, please let me know.

Serato Dj 1.7.0 Public Beta/Mac/crash: Macbook Pro Retina & Pionner DDJ-S1 No Compatible Dj Device
Step 1
I have installed the software Serato Dj 1.7.0 Public Beta, with the hope my problem can been solved, but the issue is the same than with Serato Dj 1.6.3 (Current Version)
Issue: "Not Compatible Dj Device Connected"
I have Tried all ways to make Serato DJ detect my hardware but is not working at all.
Step 2
I have tested my Pionner DDJ-S1 and Vestax VCI-300 with Traktor 2.6.8 and these works perfect.
Then I can realize The issue isn't about compatibility from Macbook Pro retina Hardware, Because I can see its working with traktor.
The Issue is made from Serato DJ 1.7.0 Public Beta and Serato DJ 1.6.3 whom not have the proper settings for detect my Pionner DDJ-S1 and Vestax VCI-300 connected to a USB 3.0 in a Macbook Pro Retina. (I Have Tried already in all usb ports in my Macbook as well and even with an USB hub with his own power adapter) but still not working at all.
My Controllers Pionner DDJ-S1 and Vestax VCI-300 only can work with any other software connected to my macbook pro retina. (With tractor 2.6..8 works perfect)
My Dj Controller is only able to work with Serato DJ when I connect it in an older Macbook Pro or with any standard old computer with windows.
Step 3
Its all Details of my Macbook Pro Retina
Type: Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013
Model: MacBookPro11,2
Procesador: Intel Core i7
Speed Processor: 2 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Number Of Nucleos: 4
Caché of nivel 2 (by núcleo): 256 KB
Caché of nivel 3: 6 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Video Card: Intel Iris Pro
Versión of ROM boot: MBP112.0138.B07
Versión SMC (system): 2.18f6
Step 4
Details from USB:
Bus USB 3.0 Hi-Speed:
Location of controller: USB integrado
Driver from controller: AppleUSBXHCI
PIONEER DDJ-S1:
ID product: 0x015c
ID Manufacturer: 0x08e4 (Pioneer Corporation)
Versión: 1.10
Speed: Until 12 Mb/s
Manufacturer: Pioneer
ID Location: 0x14500000 / 8
Energy Available (mA): 500
Energy Necessary (mA): 500
Actual Result
I only can use my PIONNER DDJ-S1 and VESTAX VCI-300 with Traktor 2.6.8 Because Serato DJ Haven't the proper settings for make these controllers compatible with a macbook pro retina display.
Expected Result
I hope Serato Dj 1.7.0 can solve it in the program for Users like me can be very happy using we middi controllers in MACBOOKPRO Retina display.
Maybe with a new firmware update can be solve this Issue.
Workaround
I'm waiting for a new USB 2.0 HUB with power supply 1mA to try. I hope it can make my DDJ-s1 and Vci-300 works.

Note taking app with some precise features

I've become involved in a new project for which I have to submit some (mostly scientific) articles. So I think I need some sort of a note-taking app, but I necessarily want it to have some precise features. Thus, I want to:
1. Be able to write rich text, with images, tables, colors;
2. Be able to export my articles from the app's format to some popular format like doc or even pdf;
3. Assign tags to my articles and search within the app by tags;
4. Organize my notes/articles in some kind of "notebooks", like folders;
5. Also have an iOS companion, so I can review and even edit the notes on my iPad.
I've been searching a lot and I really can't find "the app" that can do all this. The best I found is Evernote, but it's very frustrating that I cannot export from it to pdf or doc. Also, the fact that you need a Premium account to use it offline, it's quite frustrating.
Thanks and Happy Holidays to all of you!
P.S. I don't know if I posted in the right discussion thread, but I couldn't find one more appropriate.

Unlike many third party note applications for many years now, neither the OS X Notes application or the iOS Notes application "appear" to offer any obvious basic features to organize or categorize their notes, say with folders or labels/tags, to help one in their productivity.
Is this correct?
The OS X Notes Application can be scripted and automated with AppleScript to create folders with the "folder class," but that seems like a lot of work just to get the ability to keep notes organized, especially when such a basic feature should already be part of the application.
But what if someone new to Mac and OS X needed to organize their notes within the Notes application say by creating folders, how would someone do that other than the aforementioned?
And what if someone new to Mac and OS X needed to categorize and/or sort across all of their notes within the Notes application using tags, how would someone do that?
Lastly, what if person new to Mac and OS X, OR better yet, say someone NOT new at all to Mac and OS X didn't want to turn to a third party solution for such two very basic features; is that person just SOL?

Change pointer triggers for one order type but not for other with LOIPRO

Hi all,
We have old production order type ZP01 since last 3 years. Idoc LOIPRO are triggered properly. Now we introduced new production order type ZP02, but idocs are not triggereing for these prod. orders. They both are production orders with different order types but same message type LOIPRO
I noticed that change pointers are not getting written to CDHDR and CDPOS for this new order type. For old order type they are getting written to CDHDR/CDPOS. Does any one know where is the issue in config.
Currently BD52 contains following entries for LOIPRO
ORDER-AFKO-AUFNR
ORDER-AFKO-KEY.
Thanks in advance

Anyone with an idea.
The project went live by using RCCLORD or RCCLTRAN, but still the same orders keep triggering. How do we restrict the already processed production orders.

HT204291 Apple TV mirroring works fine for iPad but not for MacAir (with MtnLion). The MacAir can stream music and photos to the Apple TV but no mirroring??

IT will stream photos and music and photostream (screensaver), but no mirroring, not even the icon??

Is the MackBook Air mid 2011 or newer? Only mid 2011 or newer Macs support AirPlay Mirroring. Read here for system requirements > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404
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