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Hi guys, I've bugged some of you on IRC pending my account but figured I'd pick non-lurker's brains. And yes, I have Larry Pina's book on the way but I have no …
· 4 posts · started 20 Nov 2012 - 19:30 · last 20 Nov 2012 - 22:55
Hardware
Just thought I'd post some shots here for those whom are interested { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightbox_previous": "Previous", "ligh…
· 7 posts · started 15 Oct 2012 - 19:12 · last 20 Nov 2012 - 17:22
Software
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_NC Has anyone ever seen a prototype of this machine? I guess in 1997 they borrowed tech from this for the iMac, and never rel…
· 11 posts · started 18 Nov 2012 - 21:09 · last 20 Nov 2012 - 16:12
Hardware
I found this thing in the ancient "Current Hacks" box . . . piccies coming up soon, meanwhile: SCM SwapBox At any rate, there seems to be a lot more information…
· 6 posts · started 19 Nov 2012 - 00:45 · last 20 Nov 2012 - 02:55
Software
As the title says. I have permission from the wifey to set up a plus for my son to use on a desk *in the house!* 8-o The plus has 4MB RAM but I want to keep it …
· 4 posts · started 13 Nov 2012 - 20:00 · last 19 Nov 2012 - 23:26
Peripherals
Hello, I am now down to one Mac and it is non-functional. 8-o I live in Ottawa, Canada and would appreciate any suggestions on strategies to locate older Macs b…
· 9 posts · started 14 Nov 2012 - 16:55 · last 19 Nov 2012 - 16:46
Troubleshooting
Hi All! Any advice on how to fix a key that is stuck down on the Apple Keyboard II? Just got a Classic II in nice shape, the only flaw at this point is the stuc…
· 6 posts · started 14 Nov 2012 - 21:09 · last 19 Nov 2012 - 09:26
PowerPC
I can't find that much info about the AppleCD devices. When did Apple release them? What's the differences between the models? I know AppleCD SC was introduced …
· 7 posts · started 25 Oct 2012 - 12:21 · last 19 Nov 2012 - 06:28
Hardware
Ok 3 months ago I got some parts of a 5300, a real basket case. Lots of parts but cables ripped and such. Well today in the mail for the price of shipping a guy…
· 9 posts · started 17 Nov 2012 - 01:40 · last 19 Nov 2012 - 01:47
Troubleshooting
So October 31st, some idiot decided they would be funny and stole my honda accord. In it was a 1.2Ghz 14" iBook G4. I also lost 2 iPods (Mini and Nano). While i…
· 30 posts · started 1 Nov 2012 - 09:09 · last 18 Nov 2012 - 06:00
Hardware
OS9 LIVES FORUM REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE DEPT.If anyone here doesn’t know of and subscribe to Bobby Owsinski’s “The Big Picture” music production blog, you’re mis…
· 10 posts · started 27 May 2015 - 17:05 · last 18 Nov 2012 - 03:14
68k
Basically you remove 4 screws, grab the bottom and pull, Slides open and stops. If you want to pull the drawer completely out, you hold down the latch on the lo…
· 12 posts · started 12 Nov 2012 - 17:42 · last 18 Nov 2012 - 02:27
Hardware
Hi 68K'ers! I'm sorting through my collection, which I haven't had time for in years. I'm looking at one particular machine, my PowerMac 7100/80. I acquired thi…
· 6 posts · started 17 Nov 2012 - 05:54 · last 18 Nov 2012 - 01:25
Software
I just came across this archive of older publications, which includes multiple books on older OSX system software. Some of this is really very useful fare. Not …
· 5 posts · started 17 Nov 2012 - 21:22 · last 18 Nov 2012 - 00:10
Peripherals
The latest OSX drops AppleTalk-only LaserWriters from its list of supported printers. Fair enough, but these printers can actually still be used from one of the…
· 2 posts · started 16 Nov 2012 - 21:43 · last 17 Nov 2012 - 04:12
Hardware
Found this nice Classic II system for $ 20. Can't say that i was ever really excited about getting a Classic, but considering this was a Classic II in good shap…
· 9 posts · started 15 Nov 2012 - 16:27 · last 16 Nov 2012 - 22:30
Hardware
Hello, I have a PB180 that fails to do anything when the power button is pushed. As recently as 2 months ago, it powered up and booted just fine. Is there a "ch…
· 18 posts · started 12 Nov 2012 - 17:13 · last 16 Nov 2012 - 21:10
68k
Hey guys! I've been out of the Mac scene for a while now. Lots going on, and I've run out of room for my collection (most of my macs are now in a storage unit).…
· 8 posts · started 15 Nov 2012 - 21:56 · last 16 Nov 2012 - 12:37
Troubleshooting
After the obvious ADB hack, which has already been done and is well documented: Hacking the modem connector's port A signals to the outside world as the second …
· 6 posts · started 15 Nov 2012 - 16:07 · last 16 Nov 2012 - 02:36
Hardware
i replaced all the cap's, little of a pain in the butt, they were in-fact all leaking. except for the 16v 47, but i replaced that one anyways, none of the caps …
· 5 posts · started 28 Oct 2012 - 18:23 · last 15 Nov 2012 - 22:37
68k
Traded one Macintosh Classic (problematic unit, works only with ram-extension board off) to these drives: - Apple 3.5" External (A9M0106) - Apple 5.25" Drive (A…
· 5 posts · started 14 Nov 2012 - 20:19 · last 15 Nov 2012 - 15:56
PowerPC
So today I acquired the "MacBook Pro Mac OS X Install Disc 1" and "Mac OS X Install Disc 2" for the, of course, MacBook Pro. I just wanted to make sure that the…
· 6 posts · started 14 Nov 2012 - 01:44 · last 15 Nov 2012 - 01:57
OS 9
Hi guys, For evening classes I'm following we are learning command-linux and I thought about using my Wallstreet Powerbook G3 as an excersice tool. I looked up …
· 2 posts · started 28 Oct 2012 - 10:16 · last 15 Nov 2012 - 01:38
Games
What a day. I was home on sickleave as i caught an bad flu and fever and postman brought me two packages. From Josh of Texas: Apple IIgs - with memory expansion…
· 7 posts · started 31 Oct 2012 - 09:10 · last 14 Nov 2012 - 20:23
Software
I have an ancient Vernier Universal Lab Interface that came with one of my old Macs years back. I have the MacMotion and ULI timer software that was commonly us…
· 6 posts · started 8 Nov 2012 - 19:39 · last 14 Nov 2012 - 17:42
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