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Short version: My PowerMac 6500/275 sees 256K of L2 Cache although a 512K module is installed. Long version: I acquired my PowerMac 6500 some years ago and it h…
· 10 posts · started 22 Apr 2012 - 01:45 · last 24 Apr 2012 - 03:58
OS 9
I'm on a bit a budget & was just wondering what is the best value for money AGP card for my dual 1.8 G5, the FX5200 is a pretty weak card & coul…
· 10 posts · started 21 Apr 2012 - 13:37 · last 23 Apr 2012 - 20:18
Hardware
So I've had the loft clearout. Brought the Mac Plus down for a look. VERY yellowed. I had thought that it was the sunlight that had done it, but apparently not.…
· 29 posts · started 22 Mar 2012 - 16:53 · last 23 Apr 2012 - 18:45
Troubleshooting
Hi together! I just recently bought a SE/30 that suffered from the occasional checkered flag at startup, no bong and a jailbar pattern (and a few other flaws th…
· 13 posts · started 11 Apr 2012 - 21:15 · last 23 Apr 2012 - 18:35
68k
Anybody ever wetsanded or used steelwool on an SE/30 case ? I've got some scratches I'd like to remove. Is it worth it?
· 5 posts · started 19 Apr 2012 - 03:07 · last 22 Apr 2012 - 21:50
68k
i had to scrub on this case for about 2 hours, but i was able to clean it up real nice. its a pleasure to work in, feels like a really great quality machine! it…
· 5 posts · started 22 Apr 2012 - 05:43 · last 22 Apr 2012 - 19:12
Hardware
I have this APS SCSI drive that's battery powered but no external power supply to charge it with. I would have thought it would take a DC adapter but on opening…
· 5 posts · started 13 Apr 2012 - 06:39 · last 22 Apr 2012 - 16:33
Hardware
Is it possible to set the screen resolution of a 575 to something higher that 640x480?
· 19 posts · started 2 Nov 2010 - 12:38 · last 22 Apr 2012 - 14:38
Hardware
it keeps saying floppy disk is unreadable, but no disk is in the drive, what do you think the issue is, maybe a sensor?
· 11 posts · started 18 Apr 2012 - 01:46 · last 22 Apr 2012 - 02:46
Troubleshooting
Hi, a quick outing to a friend, as stored in a cellar for years, a "faulty" Quad G5. Definately a keeper provided I can get it going, fingers crossed it will be…
· 11 posts · started 20 Apr 2012 - 05:37 · last 21 Apr 2012 - 18:57
Troubleshooting
Im writing this because in a vague memory, netfreak combs these forums. and written in in such a way that the search engine 'that rules them all' wont pick up a…
· 10 posts · started 14 Apr 2012 - 14:00 · last 21 Apr 2012 - 13:50
Troubleshooting
Hey there, new to the forums, but hoping you guys can help me out some. About 2 years ago I got a PowerMac G4 AGP, GIgabit Ethernet version. Its a DP500, and I'…
· 3 posts · started 18 Apr 2012 - 22:00 · last 21 Apr 2012 - 02:40
PowerPC
I have a Power Mac G5 1.6GHz that is just sitting around. I don't really know what to do with it. I've tried running it as a server, but the network transfer sp…
· 54 posts · started 4 Apr 2012 - 02:34 · last 20 Apr 2012 - 23:26
Hardware
Don't see a 550c PowerBook on ebay very often. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-Apple-Powerbook-550c-1995-VINTAGE-GREAT-CONDITION-Functional-/120882075735?pt=AU_…
· 10 posts · started 22 Mar 2012 - 02:36 · last 20 Apr 2012 - 19:10
68k
ok so i just got my q700 and i pulled all the guts out, took it to the bath tub, the case was filthy, i used a kitchen scrubber and cleanser, i scrubbed on it f…
· 4 posts · started 20 Apr 2012 - 17:10 · last 20 Apr 2012 - 19:05
Hardware
I just got back from San Francisco. An hour drive, but I picked up for free a Quadra 950! Not just any Quadra 950, but it's the "Publishing Configuration!" It h…
· 12 posts · started 20 Apr 2012 - 02:09 · last 20 Apr 2012 - 15:47
Hardware
Well my mom has the new Mac Mini with 8GB RAM installed (it runs really well) and the iMac my mom had (late-2006, I need to make correction, has the ATI X1600 g…
· 4 posts · started 20 Apr 2012 - 00:23 · last 20 Apr 2012 - 13:04
68k
I saw volumes I to VI (Vol. III missing?) of "Inside Macintosh" programming books at auction site for few €'s. Are those any good, i mean, i know some C++ but t…
· 8 posts · started 5 Apr 2012 - 05:15 · last 19 Apr 2012 - 21:24
Software
Erm, begin by opening the Terminal.... At the bash prompt, enter: telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl You'll then have to hit return a couple of times before the magi…
· 9 posts · started 9 Apr 2012 - 04:44 · last 19 Apr 2012 - 21:23
Hardware
When I was boxing things up to put stuff in storage, I dug 3 Mac Plus's out of a closet and tried to turn each one on. One by one, they all turned on, and came …
· 4 posts · started 18 Apr 2012 - 22:20 · last 19 Apr 2012 - 04:03
Peripherals
This long weekend gone I managed to get myself the following: Blueberry 350MHz iMac - working Blueberry 400MHz iMac - not working Snow 500MHz iMac - untested Fl…
· 10 posts · started 10 Apr 2012 - 02:05 · last 18 Apr 2012 - 22:29
Troubleshooting
I gave new life to an old PowerBook 5300cs with a hard drive - CF card replacement, and a brand new Dell Truemobile pcmcia wifi card. I purchased a simple cf-id…
· 3 posts · started 18 Apr 2012 - 10:01 · last 18 Apr 2012 - 15:50
Peripherals
As the main startup drive for my SE/30....Seems very quiet and reliable. How's the speed? Anyone wanna talk me out of this before i go through the hassle of for…
· 19 posts · started 15 Apr 2012 - 09:41 · last 18 Apr 2012 - 09:58
Troubleshooting
They prompt me to format every disk I put in. After formatting, the format fails when it goes back to check. Does anyone have any suggestions? All motors seem t…
· 14 posts · started 3 Aug 2008 - 02:51 · last 18 Apr 2012 - 07:34
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