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There will be no new hints posted today. I do hope to have an update online sometime this weekend...

Sorry for the lack of notice, but sometimes it seems things just don't go according to the expected schedule, necessitating a sudden change in plans! :-)

June 30 Update: As you may have noticed, the weekend update also went out the window. But at least I think I have a valid excuse this time:


Meet Kylie Charlotte Griffiths (our first child), born two weeks early (hence the sudden change in plans) on Friday night (after 12 hours or so in the hospital). Mother and daughter are doing fine, and despite the early arrival, Kylie was spot-on normal for birth weight and length ... and her lungs seem fully developed already, judging by her performances the last couple of days ;-).

I'll be working on site updates during the day today and tomorrow, and then we'll hopefully be back to a somewhat normal schedule on Wednesday -- well, it will look normal to you, the readers, but behind the scenes, I have a feeling updates will be happening at all sorts of odd hours for the forseeabled future! However, if the hints do seem to be flowing at an odd rate, at least you'll all now know why.

Sorry for the slight interruption in the hints posting schedule, but I figure I only get to be a first-time Dad once!

-rob.
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!! FLASHING !! PC(pci)VIDEO card into a MAC??
Authored by: marque on Jun 27, '03 07:06:34PM

I have an old G3 Blue and White Mac.
I want to try to flash one of these newer
PC video cards to work in my G3?
cards:
VisionTek Xtasy 9100 128mb DDR PCI
PNY GeForceFX 5200 128mb PCI

I'm currently upgrade to a Powerlogix G4 Powerzif 550 mhz and currently still running Mac os 9.1

Is there any chance of FLASHING those Cards?
What are the proper procedures?



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!! FLASHING !! PC(pci)VIDEO card into a MAC??
Authored by: yubbie2 on Jun 27, '03 11:25:46PM

wrong place to post this buddy - try one of the forums



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Authored by: Anonymous on Jun 28, '03 11:19:32AM

Congratulations in advance, if this is about what i think it's about. Speak to you soon.



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Authored by: imageworx on Jun 30, '03 10:43:06AM

Forum link gives a DNS error. THis related???

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good to know
Authored by: rootpoot on Jun 30, '03 10:47:17AM

I thought it was something on my end.



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Our problem...
Authored by: robg on Jun 30, '03 11:09:32AM

For some reason, our BIND server decided to enter "" as the IP address of forums.macosxhints.com. The fix has been made; hopefully the changes will propogate through the net fairly quickly (we have a 2-hour time to live on our DNS).

-rob.



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Authored by: Kemul on Jun 30, '03 11:40:11AM

Congratulations, robg!!

I wish all the best to you and your family. I'm sure you'll have (more) fun soon. :)



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wow
Authored by: rootpoot on Jun 30, '03 11:40:28AM

That's maybe the best excuse I've ever heard :P

Congratulations, man!



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wow
Authored by: Hes Nikke on Jun 30, '03 12:32:32PM
it's been used before

seriously rob, congratulations, and good luck :)

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WOW
Authored by: thaigan on Jul 01, '03 09:26:50AM

Yes, that's a great reason!

Congratulations!!!



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indeed...
Authored by: sharumpe on Jul 01, '03 12:08:09PM

Perfectly valid excuse. ;) Congratulations to you and your wife!

Mr. Sharumpe



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Authored by: logo on Jun 30, '03 11:42:19AM

Congratulations!

All the best and get some rest while you can.
Then soon we can expect site updates at 2am and 5am your time :-))) !!!



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Wonderful!
Authored by: vertigo on Jun 30, '03 11:46:07AM

She's beautiful! Congratulations to you and your wife. Oh, and tell Kylie I say "Hey". :o)

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Authored by: elfkinz on Jun 30, '03 11:46:07AM

Congratulations!!

I guess we can expect that things won't be updated as much for the next 18 years ;-).

(Expect to have no sleep for at least the first two months ... My first one was born three months ago and I'm just starting to get some sleep ... other than at work)



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Authored by: Manevitch on Jun 30, '03 01:59:15PM

Yeah, don't forget to learn how to nap just like babies do - for 10 minutes at a time. We all look forward for some cryptic updates that don't make sense at 3am. rest assured we'll understand if nothing you write is ever again in complete sentences!

Congratulations, Rob.

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Authored by: seven5 on Jun 30, '03 11:46:41AM

CONGRATS!!!!!!!



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Authored by: the_webmaestro on Jun 30, '03 11:50:39AM
Yeah... that qualifies (in my book) for a reprieve from 'regular' site updates... Wowzers! But 'we' won't accept sleepless nights for a lack of posts later on... Also, expect to get some razzin' if you don't occasionally post pics of your little girl's progress! As for my little guy, Jeremy just had his 1st birthday! Now the fun begins! Good luck! Web Maestro Clay

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Authored by: yubbie2 on Jun 30, '03 11:51:48AM

Congratulations Rob - Happy Father's Day!



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Authored by: djn1 on Jun 30, '03 11:57:09AM
Congratulations Rob. We had our second in February (we have five between us) and we're just beginning to get straight(ish). Enjoy these first few days/weeks - it's amazing how quickly they pass. And keep posting the pictures - perhaps you could include a domestic pick of the week too :D

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Congrats!
Authored by: zookie on Jun 30, '03 11:58:35AM

A big "cooing" congratulation to you!

Zookie



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Authored by: rocteur on Jun 30, '03 11:59:34AM

Congratulations to you and your girls Rob..

Jerry



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Wow - Congrats!
Authored by: glowurm on Jun 30, '03 12:02:15PM

Best of luck to the family... Isn't it nice when relatives show up early?

Just Kidding! She's precious!



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Authored by: Jay on Jun 30, '03 12:33:42PM

Congratulations, Rob! We'll take care of this baby while you welcome the other one to the world! :D



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Authored by: rgray on Jun 30, '03 12:36:42PM

Congratulations... I can only hope for you the the experience will be as totally positive as mine... My 2 are now 19 and 24 and I have to tell you that there are still a few sleepless nights...

All the best, Rob, all update delays for the next 18 years are understood......



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Authored by: bongo on Jun 30, '03 12:52:21PM
You just had a baby and you're still worried about site updates? That's very thoughtful of you, but that the last thing you should be worried about right now. You're more than entitled to family time - so go take it!

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Authored by: Fabsmartins on Jun 30, '03 12:56:18PM

Congrats mate!
Looks like a beautiful baby! Aren't you the lucky one, though i must say 12 hours of hospital are a bit much :)

good luck buying diapers!!

Fabs



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Congrats!
Authored by: DanFrakes on Jun 30, '03 01:42:48PM

Rob, congratulations! It's great to hear that both the baby and the wife are healthy and happy. I think people will forgive you for missing a few updates :-)

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Authored by: mahakali on Jun 30, '03 01:43:31PM

I thought I loaded the wrong site. Anyway...

Congrats Rob! be the greatest dad, now.



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Chubby One!
Authored by: Jacques on Jun 30, '03 01:46:10PM

Wow, what a beautiful babe.

Jesus blessed you! :)



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Authored by: euskir on Jun 30, '03 01:46:28PM

Congratulations for your LIFE UPDATE...
Best wishes,

euskir



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Authored by: june on Jun 30, '03 01:58:45PM

Congratulations!! Congratulations!!

Best wishes

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Future hints
Authored by: babertocci on Jun 30, '03 02:02:25PM

So when we see hints about how to get drool off your keyboard, we will know why now. ;)

Congrats



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Authored by: mmauller on Jun 30, '03 02:31:53PM

Congratulations Rob (and the entire Griffiths clan)! - with an excellent book out, a site that is a valuable resource, and now a first child, I think all of us will take the postings whenever you can make them.



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Authored by: skivolklv11 on Jun 30, '03 03:09:05PM

For as much time and effort that you've put into this site, take a breather for awhile. Enjoy your new family for awhile, just remember to come back <grin> Congratulations Rob and mom!



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Authored by: theilgaard on Jun 30, '03 03:12:18PM

Hi Rob,

Congratulations to you and your wife!

You can look forward to a lot of memorable moments. I have just got my first 4 month ago, and it really interesting to watch the fast development of such a little individual.



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Authored by: Anonymous on Jun 30, '03 04:03:45PM

I see a new trend in site growth. "What Mac OS X color scheme looks best with baby upchuck." "How to automate system processes to run when baby is asleep." And, of course, after you've been up for 36 hours straight (it'll happen at least once, I bet), there's the infamous hint, "Basdfmjdfamc,.mas.d," which will occur when your face hits the keyboard and adult, not baby, drool starts to drip into it. :-)

Seriously, Rob, major congrats.



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Authored by: Beorn on Jun 30, '03 04:21:19PM

Biggest congrats! Best wishes to you, your wife, and Kylie!

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Authored by: beanboyrjs on Jun 30, '03 04:59:19PM

Congratulations on the new family member!!! Take all the time you can and need...we'll understand!



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Authored by: Anonymous on Jun 30, '03 06:08:48PM

w00t! Congrats on the new little one. Maybe now we'll start getting "middle of the night feeding" updates =) Time for a macosxhintsjr.com. Glad all is well. Best wishes for the future =)



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Authored by: Chris Haynes on Jun 30, '03 06:15:19PM

A fine excuse.

Congratulations Rob!!!

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Ditto that!
Authored by: jiclark on Jun 30, '03 06:16:48PM

Congrats are the only thing you should be accepting right now. These are some of the most special days of all the ones ahead of you. Enjoy them to the utmost. I think this thread should set a new record for comments, and all congratulations to you and your blessed new family!!!

We would all understand if there wasn't a site update for a week or two!

Peace,
John-o

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Authored by: robJ on Jun 30, '03 06:53:16PM

Congrats to the entire family Rob!

[what's that crusty white stuff on your shirt?]



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Authored by: pettri on Jun 30, '03 09:07:32PM

Congratulations Rob.

Now the fun really begins - My second eldest is due to present me with my 9th grandchild any day.

Grandkids are the best. Play with them, spoil them, and then give them back.

pete.

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Authored by: rdemby on Jun 30, '03 09:07:46PM

Congratulations and best wishes.



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Authored by: Dab1 on Jun 30, '03 11:05:00PM

Congrats Rob!!!!


aloha

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Authored by: 1e6 on Jul 01, '03 01:46:27AM

Woo hoo! CONGRATS!

OBTW: nice Aqua theme on the swaddling blankie! ;-)



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Authored by: echo on Jul 01, '03 02:21:27AM

Congratulations!!!
Thanks for bringing another Mac user into the world!



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Congrats!
Authored by: LouieNet on Jul 01, '03 03:26:23AM

Congratulations to the new family!

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Authored by: GerryA on Jul 01, '03 03:44:05AM

What do you mean no updates? Sounds like a pretty impressive update to me! My experience with this particular chip, however, is that it runs at at unparalleled frequency, but at the cost of draining processing power from CPUs in the immediate vicinity. Nonetheless, these are robust systems that continually self-update and have an extended life-cycle. The operating system develops at an astonishing rate, though chassis modifications are required to accommodate this. Anyone who complained about the fan in the G4s would probably opt for a different model than this one, but the benefits are enormous. It uses novel fuel cell technology, and so long as the methane emissions are checked now and then, you should have years of good performance. I hope you signed up for AppleCare. Congratulations!



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Wet the baby's head
Authored by: dave@mmu on Jul 01, '03 03:52:41AM

So have you wet the baby's head yet? If not, have a beer on me. Well done lad!
Dave

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Authored by: chidimaar on Jul 01, '03 04:16:16AM

Congratulations, robg! And a warm welcome to the beautiful Kylie.

I missed your site for all of the past week, as I was busy reuniting with my own 3-yr old daughter who just came back after a year of field work with mom in the jungles of southern India. And what do I see when I check back in now, but the picture of your lovely newborn! All I can say is enjoy every moment you can get with her and never mind delaying the site updates! Time flies fast...

take care and rest up, for increased domestic tech-support!

Madhu



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Authored by: CPH2k on Jul 01, '03 04:22:27AM

Congratulations Rob!!



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Congrats!!!
Authored by: macubergeek on Jul 01, '03 05:23:10AM

Wow
what a little cutie!
Absolutely beautiful work my good man ;-)
Give my best to mom.



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Authored by: GaelicWizard on Jul 01, '03 05:51:03AM

Congradulations! I wish you the best. your daughter's picture is a welcome change on my start page, all that 'puter stuff was getting old. :-D

JP

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Authored by: russh on Jul 01, '03 06:56:25AM

Congrats Rob -- an infinitely more important production: a new Mac user! :)

Beautiful baby.

Russ

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Authored by: ths on Jul 01, '03 07:18:05AM

Well done and congrats!

Tom



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Authored by: gvitale on Jul 01, '03 07:21:03AM

Congratulations and best wishes Rob!!!
gaetano



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Authored by: Ezra Balaraj on Jul 01, '03 07:37:05AM

Congratulations! Take all the time you need. Enjoy these special moments even the little baby's crying. It's a wonderful experience. I know because I am already a 'grandpa!'

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Congratulations!
Authored by: BlueGus on Jul 01, '03 08:18:20AM

Hopefully, you've been storing your energy -- no more sleeping for you! Best wishes to the family!

August

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Authored by: fpctuco on Jul 01, '03 10:26:25AM

Congratulations...keep up the good work, both places.



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Authored by: Lohengrin on Jul 01, '03 10:45:01AM

robg, congratulations and all my best wishes for you and your wife and our new earth citizen! Keep up with the great work at macoxhints.com and have fun with your family.

Best regards,
Lohengrin



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a script for kylie
Authored by: macubergeek on Jul 01, '03 10:56:02AM

tell application "Kylie"
cry
if poop happens
tell application "Dad"
change me
end tell
end cry



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Authored by: saint.duo on Jul 01, '03 11:55:47AM

Congratulations Rob!

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Congratulations
Authored by: sfuller on Jul 01, '03 11:58:46AM

Rob,

Congratulations on the arrival of your first child. I still remember the day my son was born and that's been almost 9 years ago. Take good care of her and raise her right. (and get started saving for Baby's-First-Imac



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Authored by: clmensch on Jul 01, '03 12:10:39PM

What a cute little mac geek...and she doesn't even know it yet! Congrats!


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Authored by: olwylee on Jul 01, '03 05:44:51PM

See what happens when you take time away from the computer ;)

Congrats Rob



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Authored by: terceiro on Jul 02, '03 12:01:35AM
Being a first-time dad is about as good as it gets, so don't let anything get in the way. You'll never, ever, ever regret putting Kylie before anything else. It's worked for me, and my (currently) five children. There's nothing better in the whole world than having a baby fall asleep on your chest...

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Congratulations
Authored by: wsdr on Jul 02, '03 12:31:00PM

Brings new meaning to the term "laptop...."

Take tons of photos, and get a sound recording or two. Trust me, after about 4 months, you won't remember these first two-- lack of sleep will do that to you.

And everyone who made the comment is right: you will never regret spending time away from your computer with your kid(s).

bill



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Suggestion for a new poll
Authored by: wsdr on Jul 02, '03 12:32:40PM

1) She's cute
2) She's cute
3) She's cute
4) She's cute
5) Worth taking time off...



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Authored by: kendals on Jul 02, '03 02:50:14PM

Ahh...the iBok commercial in real life. Take a lot of photos, download 'em into iPhoto and show Kylie your family!



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Authored by: kendals on Jul 02, '03 02:51:45PM

Ahh...the iBook/iPhoto commercial in real life. Take a lot of photos, download 'em into iPhoto and show Kylie your family!



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Not ok to post pictures
Authored by: sg on Jul 05, '03 06:01:36AM

Why does everyone think it is ok to post pictures, even if the person on the photo is a baby, without their consent? I am quite happy that AFAIK the only pictures on me availble on the web are "approved" by me. I definately wouldn't accept having my picture on the front page on a site like this with, probably, several thousands of unknown visitors every day, as long as I am not a public person. If my parents had done something similar to me I would have cancelled my contact with them.

Don't do to other people what you don't want other people to do to you.



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Well...
Authored by: robg on Jul 05, '03 09:21:18AM
You wrote: "Don't do to other people what you don't want other people to do to you."

Well, seeing as how I've personally got no issues if some member of my family wants to post my picture to a non-libelous website, regardless of how well read it may or may not be (and macosxhints is not that widely read), then I guess it's OK for me to post my daughter's picture to my website, based on your own rule above.

So please, don't try to make me follow your rules. I respect your feelings about your personal photograph, but my wife and I happen to feel much differently, as is our right. To each his/her own, as they say.

When our child is old enough to morally and legally make her own decisions, then she may do so. Until that time, however, her parents have the final say, though that doesn't mean we won't consider her input before making any such decision. In this case, when we asked her, she clearly said "urgh bruble faaaah durkesg geeep," which means "yes, it's fine if you'd like to put my picture on the web." :-)

-rob.

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