Making the Big "Switch"

I recently ordered an iMac 17-inch Core 2 Duo. I have had a Mac Mini G4 for a while now, but I always synched my iPod with my PC. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on getting my entire iTunes library OR iPod contents (since they have all the same exact stuff) to my new Mac. I have figured a few ways to do it, but they all require a lot of time and frustration. If anyone knows any ways to do this, please post.

Apple doesn't support the transferring of music from your iPod to your iTunes. Only iTunes to iPod. So to do this you will need to download a third party program that will help copy your music from your iPod back to your computer, or there are a couple manual methods you can check out.
THIRD PARTY PROGRAMS
Senuti - Mac Only
http://www.fadingred.org/senuti/
iPod Access - Windows & Mac
http://www.findleydesigns.com/index.html
iPodCopy - Windows & Mac ( moves videos too)
http://www.wideanglesoftware.com/ipodcopy/mac/index.html
YamiPod - Windows & Mac
http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/
PodUtil - Windows & Mac
http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/software/podutil.php
Manual Methods
How to get songs off your Mac-based iPod -cnet
http://www.cnet.com/4520-7899_1-6488385-1.html?tag=txt
How to get songs off of your Windows iPod - cnet
http://www.cnet.com/4520-7899_1-6477981-1.html?tag=txt
With that said, to me personally all the manual methods seem like a huge headache. I had a windows formatted ipod, and used Senuti to switch over to my macbook. Downloaded it from the site, the instructions are step by step and easy, it took all the music off my ipod and into senuti, from there i could import it into my mac library. It was easy, took about an hour, i have 1000+ songs. so depending on how much you have the time would vary. Worked great for me, hope you find something that works for you as well, Good Luck

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Windows PC User Making The Big Switch To Mac OS X & MacBook 2.0GHz

I'm from the Philippines. I've been a Windows PC user for around 10 years. I figured it's time to replace my old Pentium III 500MHz/Win98SE with a newer system to keep up with highter system requirements set forth by newer applications.
The features I looked for include portability, performance, connectivity (built-in WiFi & Bluetooth) and value (not too expensive). I'm initially leaning towards getting another Windows XP-based platform because Windows-based apps are readily available here and getting tech support for the Mac would be a little prob. Also, I just can't afford to leave behind some applications that are somehoew inexistent in the Mac world, but the mere thought that the PC world would soon be shifting to Vista kinda turned me off. Nobody wants to buy a new notebook that would suddenly become obsolete in just a few months or so.
However, everything changed when online research led me to Apple's homepage (www.apple.com), where I discovered Mac's latest wonder: the Macbook. I heared about the Mac OS X's reputation for stability and performance. They say Macs are less prone to worms & viruses too since most of these things were designed specificically to infect Windows-based platforms. Looks like this is it for me. I'll be getting a MacBook 2.0GHz soon.
I must admit that what primarily attracted me to the Intel-powered Macbook is the fact that it could now run two operating systems thru "Boot Camp" or Parallels For Mac. Two applications that would give me the capability to run Mac OS X and Windows XP on a single platform. It's like having the best of both worlds.
For me, this is really great news but I still have questions though. The Macbook is a new release, so I'm still iffy about purchasing it as new technology is notorious for having many annoying quirks and kinks that need to be smoothed out.
My question is... What are the PROS and CONS of using BootCamp and Parallels respectively? Is Parallels better than the other? Which one would you recommend? Should I decide to install both, will there be any hitches?
I won't be upgrading for the next 5 years or so. The notebook will likely see some heavy use for Medical Transcription work and maybe occasional gaming (mostly flight sims). This would be my first Mac purchase so I better do it right the first time. So if you have any comments, feedbacks, suggestions... kindly post it here.
I'll be making the big switch soon.
Rich

I'm running Parallels on an iMac 2.0 GHz, and I absolutely love it! I expected all sorts of glitches and found virtually none. The only drawback I know if is that it treats your USB 2.0 ports like USB 1.1. Otherwise, my Windows XP virtual machine inside of Parallels doesn't seem to know it's not on a PC; it runs smoothly and much faster than on my previous 1.5GHz PC with 1.0 GB RAM. I've loaded Quicken for Windows, MS Office, Norton Anti-Virus, Adobe Acrobat, and several other Windows Apps with no troubles at all. I'm telling you, this software (Parallels) is amazing. I feel like I literally have two computers now.
I would recommend that you have 2.0 GB of RAM, because while you're running Parallels, you have 2 OS's operating at the same time. But the ability to switch back and forth between the two OS's, share files, cut and paste - well, it's simply awesome, and well worth any extra cost.

I'm making the big switch from PC today!

I am going to purchase a Macbook today! The Black configuration. I've always been a PC user and hated it for the most part but I'm also a gamer and that has alwasys been the only thing that put me off Macs since they don't put out as much juice as PC's can hardware wise (mostly video cards). I recently purchased a PS3 so now I have nothing to stop me from buying a brand new Macbook! And I also happen to have a $3600 Dell XPS M1710 laptop for my PC gaming needs, but it's far too big (17") and heavy to lug around.
But I have some concerns. Do any of you know when the next line of Macbooks will be released? Because I don't want to buy a Macbook, only to see it be replaced by a new generation and then regret not getting that. Anyone know when the next line might appear?
Also how do you guys like your Macbooks? Good? Quiet? Reliable? Thx!

No one can accurately predict when Apple will release new hardware. Any timetables that anyone gives you here are simply guesses.
That being said, here's my gut feeling: We won't see new Macbooks until the late summer or mid-fall. They were just updated three weeks ago and they're now on the Intel Penryn processors. Intel is releasing a brand new platform called Montevina this June. I believe Apple will update their MacBook Pros to use this new platform at WWDC '08, which is in late June. The new MBPs will probably ship in July. The MacBooks usually get updated a few months after the MBPs. (In 2007, the Santa Rosa platform was released in May, Apple came out with Santa Rosa MBPs in June, and the MacBooks went to Santa Rosa in November.) The bottom line is this: It's a good time to buy a MacBook.
The MacBooks are good machines. They are very quiet and reliable. Take good care of yours, make sure you shut the lid GENTLY and never carry the laptop in a backpack where textbooks or other weight presses the screen into the body. This can cause the edges of the plastic next to the trackpad to crack.
Enjoy your Macintosh! Welcome to the light!

The Big Switch!

Switching over to leopard today, bit nervous to be honest. Just Thinking about my 1000's of bookmarks. Anyway simple way of saving these? Cheers.

Hi-
Use Migration Assistant.
That is, you will need to maintain a current system on an internal, or external firewire, drive, that the Migration Assistant can pull the info from.
So, if you plan on installing Leopard over your current system, you'll be out of luck, unless you use the "Upgrade" install path, which isn't really recommended.

How to go about making the big leap from Photoshop 7.0 (pre-CS version) to CS4 or CS5?

I had bought an iMac way back in 2002 and had pre-installed Photoshop 7.0 on the machine. At the time, I wasn't much into photography, but am becoming now. I'm not a pro mind you ... I just like to retouch holiday and family pictures, as well as the local occasional exhibits or events as a hobby.
I'm working fine with version 7.0, but feel that I'm lacking a lot of advantages which are currently present on CS4 & 5, let alone 3, 2, and 1 already. So, I'm now exploring the move to CS5 or 4 but am lacking knowledge on how best to do this. Besides, I've learned that there is now Basic & Elements versions too. I'm all so confused. Can anyone please guide me on the right move?

First of all, Photoshop 7.x is out of the upgrade loop altogether, so you'll be paying full price for whatever you buy. Incidentally, make sure you have applied the 7.0.1 update. Nobody should be running 7.0 at all.
Secondly, you need to specify on what machine you'll be running the new version.
Then tell us whether you shoot RAW images or JPEGs, which in my judgment defines whether you absolutely need CS5.
It may also be that Photoshop Elements may be enough for your needs (note that there is a dedicated Photoshop Elements forum, Elements is not Photoshop). More info is needed from you.
Wo Tai Lao Le
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Choose what the side switch does

I have ipad air and i can choose between making the side switch Mute the device or lock the rotation. I also have an iphone 4 and i would like to be able to do the same. can i do that? the software is the same or ios 7.1
My actual problem is that on my iphone both the home button and the power button are broken and i figgure out that on the ipad i can turn the screen on by using the side swich because it's on lock rotation. If I can change what the side switch dose on the iphone it would save my phone! haha!
So please anyone if you know anything, any suggestions are appreciateted

There's no side switch on iPhone, except volume and mute and you can't reconfigure the mute or volume switches to do anything other than their intended purpose. With one exception. You can use the volume switch as a shutter release to take pictures.

Making the Move

Hi am a pc user and i am consedering of making the big move to apple and i am just doing all the research as you guess and i am putting out a call to all the mac users out there i have one question WHY SHOULD I GET A MAC AND NOT A PC ???

How about people who use them know not to post the same thing twice with two different titles, so it will make you more educated.

Making the switch - any suggestions?

So, I did it. I finally ordered a Mac (Mini) and am making the switch from MS/Intel to Apple. My Mini isn't even here yet (due next week), but I have been browsing the forums here to get an idea of any pitfalls I need to avoid, suggestions that look like a good idea, etc...
So, I ask the forum -- what do you suggest? I am fairly computer-literate (built my last PC from pieces), but have absolutely no experience with Apple/Mac/OS X...
Any books to learn the new lingo? Any apps that will make the transition a little smoother? While I am excited in the switch, there is some trepidation in learning a new language...
Thanks in advance...
mac mini, 1.66 Core 2 Duo, 2 Gb RAM Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Blankmange, welcome! And congrats on your choice to switch.
We can probably give tips that are better directed if you tell us a bit about how you used your PC, what programs and tasks you did with it, etc. And what you want to do with your new Mac.
Some tips up front:
1) The Mac equivalent of CTL-ALT-DEL to get the attention of a non-responsive program is Apple-Option-ESC. Or WinKey-Alt-ESC, if you are using Windows keyboard. The "Apple" key is also referred to as the "Cmd" or "Command" key. Or the "squiggle" key.
2) Don't rename your home folder, ie the one with the House icon.
3) Stay out of the iPhoto Library folder. It's contents are best used via the iPhoto program.
A thread on how to be a smart Mac user here:
http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=-1&messageID=4086431
4) 512 Meg RAM on an Intel Mac is not a good match for MS Office. Need 1 Gig for decent performance. With 2 Gig, the Mini really shows its stuff when running multiple apps.
5) The equivalent of the Windows Control Panel is Apple Menu > System Preferences.
6) Unless you have more than 512 Meg RAM memory, don't get carried away with running "Dashboard Widgets". They can consume a fair amount of memory, and slow down your system.
7) You can use a two-button mouse with scroll wheel. The right mouse button will supply "context-sensitive" menus, which can be a real time saver.
8) The equivalent of "Properties" is "Get Info".
9) The equivalent of "Shortcut" is "Make Alias". Aliases have a little arrow in the bottom left corner of their icons. Be sure to note this, so that you can tell the difference between an alias and the original. Copying an alias will not make a copy of the original, only a copy of the alias. Deleting an alias will leave the original intact. Deleting the original, deletes your data.
10) The Mac has a very efficient virtual memory system and file system, and you usually don't need to concern yourself with either. Just make sure you leave 10% or more of your hard disk free, so that the OS has elbow room. The OS will even keep your disk defragmented automatically if you give it enough room to work.
11) If you buy external storage, firewire is much preferred to usb. Will be substantially faster. A dual-interface (Firewire+USB) will give maximum flexibility for devices that need to be used with PCs and Macs.
12) My personal opinion is that Norton Anti-virus is not a good choice for OSX. It hooks deep into the OS, and appears to be correlated with a number of mysterious problems reported here. Clam-AV would be a safer choice -- though most Mac users don't run any anti-virus, including yours truly. I would recommend that you turn on the Apple firewall and/or use a router with firewall protection.
13) Have a look at the free NeoOffice suite, if you'd like to keep some money in your pocket instead of giving it to Bill Gates: http://neooffice.org Reads and writes MS formats. Produces great PDFs, too. I exchange documents with many organizations using NeoOffice; never had a bit of problem.

Making the switch finally

Hi everyone. After almost a decade of designing my websites
in Front Page my employees have finally convinced me to make the
switch to Dreamweaver. We will be upgrading to CS4 Design Premium
at the beginning of the year, and to say I'm a bit "worried" would
be an understatement.
I have built over 400 websites, and we currently
host/maintain almost 200 sites for our 140+ clients. My staff is
trained in Dreamweaver so they are very excited about finally
making the switch. I myself am self-taught and can build a FP site
in my sleep. I have taught FP, trained staff and colleagues, etc. I
am VERY comfortable in FP, and have won over 30 awards for my
designs in FP (thank goodness and can read/write some code in code
view). So to toot my own horn, I am very comfortable/confident in
FP and have always been a fan of the software. I have always told
people that it is not the software that builds the site, but the
designer and the software is just a tool to get it done.
But after much debating, thinking, researching, etc... we are
finally ready to take the plunge. I am obviously nervous leaning
new software, and being able to keep up with our steady work
(exisiting and new clients) and really cannot afford to have much
downtime in the way of a learning curve.
I have started the Lynda.com training, and that is making me
sleepy. As great as I'm sure the training is, I feel like I'll be
listening to that forever. I have DW already on my computer and
thought I'd just jump right in, but find the UI so different that
I'm a bit overwhelmed.
So I thought I'd come join the forum, as hearing from others
is often such a better learning method for me. I will continue my
training at lynda.com as well as a few other tutorials I've seen
around the way... but wanted to ask a few quesitons to the experts
here...
1. What software/training program would you guys recommend
for learning DW for someone already very familiar with building
websites (I'm finding that the Lynda.com training is geared to
beginners and I'm forced to re-learn things I already know)?
2. What is the best method for changing from FP to DW?
Meaning, is there software or a plug-in available that I can
import/transition my exisiting FP sites to DW? With so many sites,
just this task alone seems almost impossible.
3. Currently we use Xara Webstyle for our drop down menus. I
have been using this program for years and years, and it
quickly/easily creates javascript drop down menus for our sites.
Easy to use, easy to edit, inexpensive and works in FP almost
seamlessly. When we switch over to DW I'd like to use something
more search engine friendly - do you guys have anything you
recommend?
4. For once we are up and running on DW, what else do you
guys recommend?
TIA for your help!

> 1. What software/training program would you guys
recommend for learning DW
> for
> someone already very familiar with building websites
(I'm finding that the
> Lynda.com training is geared to beginners and I'm forced
to re-learn
> things I
> already know)?
Discard this idea completely. Learn HTML and CSS. That's
really a key to
the effective use of DW. Forget the tool. Learn the
technology.
> 2. What is the best method for changing from FP to DW?
Meaning, is there
> software or a plug-in available that I can
import/transition my exisiting
> FP
> sites to DW? With so many sites, just this task alone
seems almost
> impossible.
Before doing anything else, take a couple of weeks to
gothrough the DW
tutorials, and also to study HTML and CSS. The more you know
about those,
the easier your transition will be. DW expects alot more from
you than FP
did, and as a result, you may find it much more frustrating
to have the raw
reality of web development staring you in the face rather
than the wizards
of FP.
> Is there a way to convert a Frontpage site into a
> Dreamweaver site
1. I'd define a Dreamweaver site that points to a location on
your hard
drive for the local site's root, and to the current FP site
on the web as
the remote site
2. I'd use Dreamweaver (if your host supports FTP
connections) to download
the remote site to the root of the site you just defined on
the hard drive.
This will pick up all the pages *after* webbot action so that
shared borders
and all are already present in the page HTML. This will also
pick up all of
the server scripting. Note - in the event that you are not
able to connect
using FTP since some FP hosts block that protocol, you will
have to use a
third party 'site copier' like Black Widow, QuadSucker, or
WebCopier, (or
even the DW extension called SiteAssist from WebAssist) to
connect and
download using http protocols. Doing it this way will *not*
retrieve any of
your server-script code, if any (unless you have used the
WebAssist
extension).
3. I'd create a DW template for the pages, that captures the
"shared
border"
effect you had in FP.
4. I'd copy and paste content from each FP pages to a new
template child
page and then save the new child page with an easily
identifiable
nomenclature that is distinct from what was used on the FP
site (since you
are saving the new child pages into the same local site as
the FP pages).
5. When the basic site is completed, I'd upload the new DW
pages to some
staging area/webspace, and by using the browser, I'd verify
that the site
(as it now exists remotely) is complete.
6. Then I'd create a *new* DW site in a new location on the
hard drive, and
connect to and download all the files from the staging site.
7. You can now delete the original FP site from your local
system if you
want.
You now have a complete site (minus any of the FP extension
server-side
code) that has no FP footprint.
If you have used any FP server extension functions on the
original FP site
(form processing, guestbooks, tables of contents, etc.), you
will have to
recreate those functions in DW using 3rd party scripts, or
scripts that you
write yourself.
> 3. Currently we use Xara Webstyle for our drop down
menus. I have been
> using
> this program for years and years, and it quickly/easily
creates javascript
> drop
> down menus for our sites. Easy to use, easy to edit,
inexpensive and
> works in
> FP almost seamlessly. When we switch over to DW I'd like
to use something
> more
> search engine friendly - do you guys have anything you
recommend?
I would not touch Xara with a ten foot pole, or any menu
system that writes
all-javascript menus. There are many reasons for this, but
accessability is
right at the top of the list.
Anyhow - check the uberlink and MacFly tutorials at PVII -
http://www.projectseven.com/
and the Navbar tutorial/articles at Thierry's place
http://tjkdesign.com/articles/dropdown/
Or this one (more recent article):
http://tjkdesign.com/articles/Pure_CSS_Dropdown_Menus.asp
Or to get it done fast, go here -
http://www.projectseven.com/tutorials/navigation/auto_hide/index.htm
> 4. For once we are up and running on DW, what else do
you guys recommend?
Keep coming here. 8)
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> Hi everyone. After almost a decade of designing my
websites in Front Page
> my
> employees have finally convinced me to make the switch
to Dreamweaver. We
> will
> be upgrading to CS4 Design Premium at the beginning of
the year, and to
> say I'm
> a bit "worried" would be an understatement.
>
> I have built over 400 websites, and we currently
host/maintain almost 200
> sites for our 140+ clients. My staff is trained in
Dreamweaver so they
> are
> very excited about finally making the switch. I myself
am self-taught and
> can
> build a FP site in my sleep. I have taught FP, trained
staff and
> colleagues,
> etc. I am VERY comfortable in FP, and have won over 30
awards for my
> designs in
> FP (thank goodness and can read/write some code in code
view). So to toot
> my
> own horn, I am very comfortable/confident in FP and have
always been a fan
> of
> the software. I have always told people that it is not
the software that
> builds
> the site, but the designer and the software is just a
tool to get it done.
>
> But after much debating, thinking, researching, etc...
we are finally
> ready to
> take the plunge. I am obviously nervous leaning new
software, and being
> able
> to keep up with our steady work (exisiting and new
clients) and really
> cannot
> afford to have much downtime in the way of a learning
curve.
>
> I have started the Lynda.com training, and that is
making me sleepy. As
> great
> as I'm sure the training is, I feel like I'll be
listening to that
> forever. I
> have DW already on my computer and thought I'd just jump
right in, but
> find the
> UI so different that I'm a bit overwhelmed.
>
> So I thought I'd come join the forum, as hearing from
others is often such
> a
> better learning method for me. I will continue my
training at lynda.com as
> well
> as a few other tutorials I've seen around the way... but
wanted to ask a
> few
> quesitons to the experts here...
>
> 1. What software/training program would you guys
recommend for learning DW
> for
> someone already very familiar with building websites
(I'm finding that the
> Lynda.com training is geared to beginners and I'm forced
to re-learn
> things I
> already know)?
>
> 2. What is the best method for changing from FP to DW?
Meaning, is there
> software or a plug-in available that I can
import/transition my exisiting
> FP
> sites to DW? With so many sites, just this task alone
seems almost
> impossible.
>
>
> 3. Currently we use Xara Webstyle for our drop down
menus. I have been
> using
> this program for years and years, and it quickly/easily
creates javascript
> drop
> down menus for our sites. Easy to use, easy to edit,
inexpensive and
> works in
> FP almost seamlessly. When we switch over to DW I'd like
to use something
> more
> search engine friendly - do you guys have anything you
recommend?
>
> 4. For once we are up and running on DW, what else do
you guys recommend?
>
> TIA for your help!
>

My MacBook Air is making a noise every 7 seconds for 2 seconds. It started today, and I have had it for almost a year. It is below the power switch and annoying enough that it is hard to even work with the computer. Ideas?

My MacBook Air is making a clicking noise every 7 seconds for 2 seconds. It started today, and I have had the computer for almost a year. It is below the power switch and annoying enough that it is hard to even work with the computer. It sounds as if a hard drive is trying to work. No applications running. Ideas?

If its a MBA with solid state drive then I would guess its the fan touching something ???. I think it have no other moving parts.

Why are your Data Plans SO SCREWED UP? You are Unfairly making the average data user Subsidize the Big Data Users. This kind of thing is why I left AT

Why are your Data Plans SO SCREWED UP? You are Unfairly making the average data user Subsidize the Big Data Users. This kind of thing is why I left AT&T and came to Verizon a Decade ago. Their plans sound better now, maybe I should go back.

I currently have 5 phones/lines. 2 Droid MAXX phones, a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone and 2 basic phones (4+ year old Motorola & Samsung). The cost for each line rose considerably and usage fees more than doubled on the 2 basic phones when I upgraded the 3 smartphones at the beginning of this year and Had to Convert from my old Unlimited Family Plan to the Newer Share Everything Plan. My Data Usage varies a lot due to occasional travel which I have little control over. At least you recently began including a $10 deduction on each of the 2 older phones (which I have not updated in order to save money though they need updating). My Sweet Spot on Data would be around 6GB Monthly Data. But that level is not offered. Only 2, 3, 4, 10, or 15 GB plans are offered.
Verizon's Data Plans Offered Are: 2GB-$50/MO = $25/GB * 3GB-$60/MO = $20/GB * 4GB-$70/MO = $17.50/GB * 10GB-$80/MO = $8/GB * 15GB-$100/MO = $6.66/GB * And Overages are Charged at $15 per 1k-1GB.
Offers JUMP From 4GB TO 10GB (There's a 6GB GAP/JUMP - ***) - Why is there NO 6 or 8 GB offering? Because Verizon is Overcharging the Lower Data Users! Seems like All of the Other Cellular companies are Offering Better Deals.
If you can offer something better please let me know, otherwise I may have to consider going back to AT&T or moving to one of the other cellular companies.

How to download the big file in SDN

Hi buddies,
Do you have any idea how to download the big files in SDN such as NetWeaver CE trial? I cannot download it with download tool, and if I download it by IE, after dowloading for a while, I always get "connection reset" error.
Hope you can help me.
YiNing

Yining,
There seems to be a few people making comments about problems with downloads. I myself have never had a problem, but I think that downloading from in Europ isn't a problem.
I would try and use a tool such as GetRight download manager which picks up the fact that something is downloading and manages that download, so it will be able to restart the download.
Paul

How do I enable the big green battery and the plug icon? (R61 - Win7 64)

I know that this subject is pretty old, but maybe somebody will answer.
I have a reverse problem from:
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/T61-and-prior-T-series-ThinkPad/How-do-I-remove-the-big-green-battery-an...
I do not have this green battery and the plugin icon, instead I have gray battery like this:
Strange thing is that it is resistant to any changes in Power Manager Advanced Options - whatever I check: hide, show, small icon, big icon - it stays as it is.
I use Win7 64bit.
Any ideas?
Moderator comment: New thread split from the above link. Subject and post edited to reflect new content.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Yes, that previous page button is wonderful, isn't it LOL. It has gotten me many times. Some text editors are merciful and will preserve your work if you immediately hit the back button. The Lenovo Forum editor does not but it does autosave your draft ever so often
Concerning Power Manager: First, let's make sure of the obvious. Have you tried removing and re-installing your battery and making sure it is making good contact?
Assuming your battery is not the problem,
go ahead and uninstall "Hotkeys."
Hotkeys version 3.81.0100 currently includes 5 separate components which you will see in your list of programs:
- On Screen Display
- Thinkpad Full Screen Magnifier
- Lenovo System Interface Driver
- Lenovo Auto Scroll Utility
- Lenovo Patch Utility
Use Control Panel and make sure to un-install all of these. (You may never have installed Hotkeys. If so, skip this step Or, if you have installed a previous version which does not include all of these components, just un-install any of these you find).
Next, use Control Panel to un-install "Power Manager," and "Lenovo Power Management Driver." Yes, "Power Manager" is different from "Lenovo Power Management Driver." (It sounds like like you may never have installed "Lenovo Power Management Driver" so just skip that one if you don't see it in your list of programs.)
Tip: Older versions of "Power Manager" may be called "Thinkpad Power Manager" or "Lenovo Power Manager." We're now up to version 6.36.
Reboot as prompted during the un-installation process.
Now, go to the Lenovo Drivers and Software page here and enter your type/model number.
Install the following software in this order:
(1) First, install "Lenovo Power Management Driver" from the Power Management section.
(2) Next, install "Hotkey Features Integration" from the Software and Utility section.
(3) Finally, install "Power Manager" itself. (Version 6.36 you see there is the latest version).
Reboot as instructed during the installation process.
As for the Lenovo "anti-shock feature," install "ThinkVantage Active Protection System" from the Thinkvantage Technology section
That should do it. Let us know how you do.
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Have a great day. (I do not work for Lenovo)

The Big Screen

Premiere Pro v7 is what im running. So this is a first for me. I created a :30 spot for a local movie Theater. It's all just still pictures and text. When they show the spot up on the big screen all the pics are pixulated and jumpy. Is there a way to fix this? Do I need to resize all my pics to larger than life size in Photoshop first instead of making them smaller like I normally do? Thanks for the Help.

What are your project settings and your export settings?
What is the original size of the stills and what are they? jpegs or ...
This big screen is I assume standard definition?

[Space] How do the big ones do it?

I've been trying hard to get a lightweight, low footprint and very minimal Arch installation. Now, after I installed ALSA, Xorg, and Gnome, cleared the package cache, I ended up at 2.3 GiB of files in "/".
For comparism I just installed a Fedora Core 11 from a live disk, with Gnome, and I think there's much more "hidden" packages than I have, yet it's only 2.2 GiB.
I still wonder how distributions like Damn Small Linux go as low as 50 MB, while X is about 40 MB and the Kernel is surely over 10 MB, too
How low can I go?
What can I do to achieve my goal of lightweightness?
I don't fear of using advanced techniques, as long as there's good information about it, because I like to learn

Flippeh wrote:while X is about 40 MB and the Kernel is surely over 10 MB, too
Well, you can change the compression used by the kernel to optimize for size over speed. Then there's the optional stuff within the kernel that can be stripped away for a highly-minimal base system.
I'm fairly certain that Arch ships more packages with X than the 'big names' (feel free to correct if I'm wrong here), which set the system up themselves and can skip anything they don't need (not to mention the huge number of patches a distro like Ubuntu adds to their system).
You can even use certain switches within GCC that compile for small sizes over raw speed.
Oh, and yeah, Damn Small wouldn't use Gnome .

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