hints and notes for the mac os x folks
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In the “real” world you simply add an entry to /etc/hosts like
1.2.3.4 myhost
The Mac OS X world is different. For version 10.5 and later you do the following
# Create the mapping
sudo dscl localhost -create /Local/Default/Hosts/x.y.z IPAddress 127.0.0.1
# flush the cache
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
# Show the mappings
sudo dscl localhost -readall /Local/Default/Hosts
# Delete a mapping
sudo dscl localhost -delete /Local/Default/Hosts/x.y.z
sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
V O T E !
Why is FeedBurner so hard today?
“Well Known” TCP and UDP ports used by Apple software products
This article lists TCP and UDP ports used by Apple products, such as Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, AppleShare IP, Network Assistant, Apple Remote Desktop, Macintosh Manager, and .Mac. Many of these are referred to as “well known,” industry standard ports.
is here
configure.env-append LD=g++ CC=g++
darwinports
need to add that line after configure.args – elsewise it never loads
spent all day trying to figure this out
pdb2csv csv2pdb
Product Reviews at OtherWorldComputing.com
Backing up your system is something you rarely think about. That is, of course, until that inevitable day when your hard drive decides to shuffle off this mortal coil and join The Great RAID Array in the Sky, taking with it all your saved email, financial info, and any of a number of other bits of irreplaceable data. Its a situation we all will face one day (if you haven’t already) and it’s best to be prepared with a good backup for when it does strike.
Apple – Support – PowerBook – Care and Handling
Care, Use, and Safety Information Read this important PowerBook safety and maintenance information.
DIY Corner: Replacing Lost PowerBook G4 Feet
One of the complaints about the first-generation PowerBook G4 is that the rubber feet easily wear down/tear off leaving the owner with a very hot machine that sits directly on the table. Not good for the table, not good for the machine.
Looking for a way to flush your DNS cache?It’s as easy as:
Leopard – sudo dscacheutil -flushcache
Tiger – sudo lookupd -flushcacheWindows – ipconfig /flushdns
Further info here – Forcing an IP Address
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