Grad student needs to make old imac wireless

my 2001 imac has no internal airport. can't find an original card one as apple no long makes them. found one on ebay but it says i need an adaptor. can this be done and how hard is it to find everyting and install it? can I do it myself or do I need to pay a technician? Thanks for any help that's out thre. I am new to this process and my class is online.

An iMac G3 with an AirPort slot requires the installation of an adapter such as this one to install an AirPort card. Installation instructions are available here.
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I need to find a way to make my iMac wireless and don't know what would be best for my set up. I have cable broadband through a rca router, which then hooks up to my vonage phone device, which then connects to my linksys WRT150N which has an emachines pc through ethernet and a sony laptop wireless connected to it. I want the iMac, which is downstairs to be hooked up to the internet wirelessly if possible and my son also has a wireless adapter for his XBOX 360 that he wants to use as well. I know this sounds tres' complicated and I have given lots of information here but if anyone knows what I should get for this situation, I would be most appreciative! Airport of some sort? Third party stuff that's compatible? I am so confused!
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Achieving data rates of 54 Mbps requires that all users have an AirPort Extreme Card and connect to an AirPort Extreme Base Station. If a user of a Wi-Fi Certified 802.11b product joins the network, that user will get up to 11 Mbps and AirPort Extreme users will get less than 54 Mbps. Actual speed will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network and other factors.
imac specification I am guessing your imac g4 is usb 2 and requires an airport extreme wireless card.
The xbox360 wireless adaptor should be able to connect to your router.
To enable the imac to stream photos, movies, music to xbox360 you'll need a piece of software called Connect360. you get that here: http://www.nullriver.com/products/connect360
I'll give you my network setup if yours fails.
Two Apple Extreme N routers, First router hardwired to cable modem and the "bridged" second apple router. The first router also has a HP laserjet 24/7 connected to its usb port and one more hardwire to a pc laptor downstairs(no wireless card in the piece of crap windows machine). Second router hard waired to Vonage and an Apple Express router which I set up to create its own network. The xbox360 upstairs wirelessly connects to the Apple Express. I also have apple TV wireless to first apple Extreme router. Everything works fine and network is extremely fast.

First Java Programming Assignment - Grad student needs Help

Thank-you to whomever helps me out here (I have been waiting for the Professor to respond for 2 days now, and our asignment is due by midnight 2-nite. Here is my problem. We have a value called nPer. This value is defined as a double (it needs to since, it perfoms lots of calculations). Now the assigment calls for the print line to display the field in its integer format. So I have done the following:
nPer=Math.ceil(nPer);
This has caused the value to be represented as 181.0. Not good enough! The value needs to be truncated and represented as 181.
The professor has provided us with directions that use the following syntax
(int)181.0
Putting that exact code in my program causes JBuilder to create an error message. Ergo, its not right. I have serached all over the tutorial looking for the proper method to resolve this, however - no luck. Could some kind sole please help??? Thank-you.

You can look at either java.math.BigDecimal, if the
true representation of the value and rounding are a
concern, or java.text.NumberFormat if it's simply a
matter of display.
Your professor must be an old C programmer. Casting a
double to an int? Oh, my. - MODBut that's what his assignment says, display it as an int. And the cast would work; I'm assuming he just didn't use it right.

Grad student needs help with Listener

I am doing my Masters project on Distributed Database and am trying to connect 4 database to one listener on one machine. The first two appear to connect OK as listenermral and listenermrny. But the next two keep on giving me TNS-01150 errors-address of specified listener name is incorrect. I check with Metadata and the suggestion was to build the listener.ora file with netmgr, but it hangs when I launch it. This is my code:
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(ADDRESS =
(PROTOCOL= IPC)
(KEY = MRAL)
(ADDRESS =
(PROTOCOL=TCP)
(HOST=dilbert)
(PORT=1521)
STARTUP_WAIT_TIME_LISTENER = 0
CONNECT_TIMEOUT_LISTENER = 0
SID_LIST_LISTENER=
(SID_LIST=
(SID_DESC=
(SID_NAME = MRAL)
(ORACLE_HOME = /OFA/ORACLE/PRODUCT/10.1.0.3)
LISTENERMRNY=
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS =
(PROTOCOL= IPC)
(KEY = MRNY)
(ADDRESS =
(PROTOCOL=TCP)
(HOST=dilbert)
(PORT=1522)
STARTUP_WAIT_TIME_LISTENER = 0
CONNECT_TIMEOUT_LISTENER = 0
SID_LIST_LISTENER=
(SID_LIST=
(SID_DESC=
(SID_NAME = MRNY)
(ORACLE_HOME = /OFA/ORACLE/PRODUCT/10.1.0.3)
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(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS =
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(KEY = MRTX)
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(SID_DESC=
(SID_NAME = MRTX)
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Fedora is free and Oracle has given it the thumbs up. Plus there are tons of docs available, from installation to trouble shooting. I would go with Fedora, especially since it won't hurt your budget.
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What software do i need to upgrade my iMac 10.6.8 to in order to use iCloud?

I recently joined iCloud and I need to make my iMac desktop compatible. I was told my the Apple store associate that I need Snow Leopard software and can purchase it online for $19.95. I did some research and am not sure if he gave me the correct answer. I want my personal desktop to sync with my personal new iPad air for work purposes.
Does anyone have the answer?
Also, when upgrading desktop software, do programs and files get wiped out or are they saved?

You do need Snow Leopard because it includes the app store application which you need to go further. However, according to your profile, you are already running Snow Leopard (10.6.8). If you have that, you can - depending on your Mac model - upgrade and pay for Lion or Mountain Lion or, the newest version: Mavericks which is free. However, you do need to check if your Mac meets the system requirements.
If this is your Mac:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-2-duo-3.06-21-inch-al uminum-late-2009-specs.html
then you can install Mavericks.
Make sure you have a minimum of 4 GB RAM (more would be better).
Not sure why an Apple employee would tell you to buy Snow Leopard if you have it installed.

I have acquired a old G5 MAXC and need to make it wireless?

I have acquired a old G5 MAXC and need to make it wireless?

The majority of G5 iMacs shiped with a built-in Airport Extreme card. Started with models shipped in May 2005. To see if yours has woreless already installed, , please do "About this Mac" for your Apple menu and, in the resulting window, click the "More info.." button. That opens System Profiler.
There is a right-hand "Contents" pane; from it, select "Airport" from the "Network section. Should look like this:
If the main pane shows similar entries to the ones in the example, you have wireless capability.
If you do not have an Airport card present, they are now rather inexpensive on the used/pulled market:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-Imac-G5-AirPort-Extreme-Card-A1026-802-11g-WiFi-17 -20/121359253551?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3D SIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D23309%26meid%3D7510110507362911239%26pid%3D100005%26prg %3D9834%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D351073247746&rt=nc

Need an effective method to swap everything from an old iMac to a new iMac

Hey Everyone!
I'm looking to swap iMacs with my parents. I have an older iMac (bought around 2008) and I want to move everything over to my parents newer iMac (bought around 2010), and from there move everything from my parents iMac over to my older iMac.
I have done tons of work on mine and have over 150 applications. The amount of work it would take to manually install all of these makes this swap not worth it. Is there a way to do this easily with time machine and an external hard drive, or any other way?
I desperately need the extra speed of the newer iMac for my video editing and my headphone jack has stopped working, which is pretty imperative for editing also. Would it be better to just invest money in more RAM and a repair of the jack? Since my parents have cleared me for this swap and only use their computer for email and Facebook then I think this is the best way to go. Let me know what you think.
I've included the hardware overview of both computers at the bottom. Humongous thanks to anyone that can show their skills and offer a detailed solution for me!
New iMac (Parents)
Model Name: iMac
Version: 10.6.8
Model Identifier: iMac11,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i3
Processor Speed: 3.06 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed: 5.86 GT/s
Boot ROM Version: IM112.0057.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.64f5
Old iMac (Mine)
Model Name: iMac
Version 10.8.2
Model Identifier: iMac8,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.8 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: IM81.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.30f1

Feracuffz61 wrote:
Thanks for the help! Will this keep both systems exactly the same? Someone else told me to do a Time Machine backup for each machine, then a fresh install of the OS. Are both ways effective? Step by step details would be amazing. Thanks again!
There is no easy way to merge two accounts together, however you can use Migration Assistant, this will create a new user account on the machine being migrated to. From there you can merge the two accounts, however it will take some work. Again Ponidini adresses this in:
http://pondini.org/OSX/Transfer.html
Please carefully read the article, everything you need is right there. It's very comprehensive so take your time.

How best to go wireless on my old iMac?

I'd like some advice re: going wireless with my iMac SE DV graphite running OS 10.3.9. I'd like to take advantage of my new high speed internet (cable modem) service that I recently had installed since I just purchased a new iMac24"(Leopard).
Besides purchasing and installing an Airport card (plus adapter), do I also need to get an Airport base station?
Is Airport Extreme the "better" base station and can I use it?
OR..........
Is there an option to use the new iMac as its "base" ? ) Would my 2 computers be able to communicate since new iMacs already come with wireless capability?
Am I better off using a stand-alone base station and accessing it with both computers' wireless feature?
Lots of questions, I know but I would at the very least like to keep using my old iMac for surfing, but never again via dial-up!
Any tips and advice?
Thanks in advance and peace everyone.

I assume your old iMac has an ethernet port? - if so, you could look for a wireless ethernet bridge such as this one by Linksys. It connects to the computer via the ethernet socket, and thus doesn't require a driver, and can connect to any wireless-g (or slower) network. Of course as stated above if your cable modem doesn't include a wireless router you will need one. This is a much better route than using the new Mac as a base station, since with a standalone router you don't have to have the new one running in order to be able to use the old one.

Need to transfer data from my old iMac to my new iMac

I have a iMac6,1 (24") and just upgraded to a new 21.5" iMac; with it I bought a thunderbolt cable without realizing that my old iMac has no Thunderbolt port. My question is, how do I transfer all data from my old to my new, and is there an adapter for the Thunderbolt cord to connect to my old computer?

You'll need an 8 pin to 8 pin FireWire 800 cable, FireWire is faster than Ethernet or Wireless.
see > Mac OS X v10.6: How to use Migration Assistant to transfer files from another Mac

I recently purchased, from the APP store, Lion for use on my MacBook Pro. I wish to upgrade my IMac to Lion also. Do I need to make a 2nd purchase or will the single purchase suffice? If the single purchase will suffice, how do I facilitate ?

I recently purchased, from the APP store, Lion for use on my MacBook Pro. To upgrade my IMac to Lion, need I make an additional purchase? If not, how do I facilitate the IMac upgrade?

No, you do not need to re purchase Lion. You can re download Lion on all your authorized Macs using the same Apple ID.
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I bought a MacBook Air and wish to connect with old iMac 2003-5. The screen on the iMac is black. Can anyone tell me the cable I need to do this please. I have music and photos on the iMac I cannot access. Many thanks. Jax

I bought a MacBook Air and wish to communicate with old iMac G5 2003-5 (sorry can't remember the year). The screen on the iMac is blank and will not come on but the hard drive still works. Can anyone tell me the cable I need to with the iMac & how to do it. I have music and photos on the iMac I cannot access.
Also, do I need to special CD/DVD external drive/burner to import music CD's into iTunes? I have tried and it keeps coming up with formatting problems.
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dwb
I have looked for what you said and come up with these 2 cables. Are these the correct ones I need?
http://store.apple.com/us/product/HA833ZM/A/belkin-firewire-800400-9-pin6-pin-ca ble-2-m66-ft?fnode=51&fs=s%3DpriceLH
http://www.tekserve.com/store/networking-cables-adapters/cables-adapters/apple-t hunderbolt-to-firewire-adapter.html
Many tx again.
JAx

I have an old imac G3 desk top computer that I would like to donate. I need to clean up the hard drive. How do I do this?

I have an old imac G3 desk top computer that I would like to donate. I need to clean up the hard drive. HOw do I do this?

If you have a Mac OS 8.x or 9.x CD (depending on the iMac model), look for a Drive Setup utility somewhere on that disc. Boot from the CD while holding down the C key. Initialise the hard disk with a 'Zero all data' option chosen.
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I have the old imac-- PowerPC G4 running on Mac Os X version 10.4.11.
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Grad student needs to make old imac wireless

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