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A couple of weeks ago, a friend and former co-worker told me that her husband had dropped his MacBook Pro down the stairs and busted the LCD. Of course, the rep…
· 15 posts · started 25 Feb 2011 - 03:41 · last 27 Feb 2011 - 17:13
General
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Chronicles The Computer Chronicles was a US television series, broadcast during 1981-2002, which documented the rise of th…
· 4 posts · started 20 Jun 2010 - 05:53 · last 27 Feb 2011 - 16:33
Software
Hi there. I'd like to know the actual value of a rare rasterops 264/30 fully functional. It allow 24 bit colour on a Se/30 external monitor. http://www.youtube.…
· 2 posts · started 26 Feb 2011 - 12:22 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 23:09
Hardware
I checked all the specs. 45 watts, 24v DC out. So going by that, it should have worked. The PowerBook plug is different from the iBook plug, so I had to make my…
· 29 posts · started 18 Dec 2010 - 23:59 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 18:43
68k
Hi - Anyone know where I might be able to find/purchase some VERY old Midi sequencing software such as Performer 4 or Vision 2 or even earlier versions? Thanks …
· 4 posts · started 25 Feb 2011 - 21:49 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 18:40
Peripherals
I recently picked up a bunch of things for a total of $65. Here is the stuff: ($25 from CL) Macintosh Powerbook 165c: Good shape. Good Hinges. AC. ($15 from GW)…
· 3 posts · started 20 Feb 2011 - 06:08 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 16:54
Hardware
I have 3 powerbook duos, a 230 in mint condition, a 280c in mint condition and a 280c in pieces not working (power supply area is shot, making a ticking sound) …
· 11 posts · started 20 Feb 2011 - 20:07 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 15:05
Hardware
The other day I was playing around on my G3 iMac (see sig), and the Finder suddenly goes crazy; repeatedly saying that it needs my attention. It then flashes an…
· 32 posts · started 12 Feb 2011 - 07:12 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 14:57
Software
See the MacRumors story on it. In short, the old Apple IIGS Demo Group Free Tools Association created an iOS App (works on both my iPhone 3G and iPad,) that is,…
· 1 posts · started 26 Feb 2011 - 08:23 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 08:23
OS 9
OS9 supports HD spin down via the tool bar / task bar. 1. What was the earliest OS that included this feature? 2. Is a control panel available to do it in Syste…
· 4 posts · started 26 Feb 2011 - 02:59 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 06:19
68k
FutureBASIC by Staz is currently freeware. Version 4.4 for OSX and version 5 (FBtoC) are current downloads. Version 4.4 removed support to compile for 68k, vers…
· 1 posts · started 26 Feb 2011 - 03:10 · last 26 Feb 2011 - 03:10
Hardware
I got a Mac Classic from 1990. Logic board is tested and working. I just disassembled the case to check out the voltage on the main connector. No +12, no+5 no -…
· 2 posts · started 25 Feb 2011 - 00:00 · last 25 Feb 2011 - 17:19
Hardware
I just got a IIgs the other day. Just the computer, a power cable, and what I believe to be a cable for connecting the computer to the monitor. After looking ar…
· 11 posts · started 22 Feb 2011 - 17:23 · last 25 Feb 2011 - 16:57
Development
My SE has a PDS expansion card in it. It is identified as "MoDAM SE Rev B © 1989 MEMORY PLUS" it also has a sticker on a chip "Monochrome Spark". Has a 9 pin pu…
· 3 posts · started 24 Feb 2011 - 19:06 · last 25 Feb 2011 - 14:00
Software
I did a clean install of os OS 9.2.2 to get everything working snappy again and it work fine. i got all of they extensions and control panels moved over and i w…
· 8 posts · started 23 Feb 2011 - 18:52 · last 24 Feb 2011 - 14:00
Hardware
In another random bout of incredible intelligence, I decided to pick up a confirmed working eMate 300 on eBay. It was cheap enough, so hooray! Now, it didn't co…
· 7 posts · started 16 Feb 2011 - 04:53 · last 24 Feb 2011 - 09:17
Networking
Ok, now I'm officially stumped. I have a PowerMac 7300 (Mac OS 8.6) networked with a PowerBook 165 (System 7.1) via PhoneNet. The IW II is connected to the Powe…
· 9 posts · started 20 Feb 2011 - 20:19 · last 23 Feb 2011 - 15:32
Troubleshooting
From my understanding, the source code of System 7 leaked. Was this a complete source, and if so, did anyone ever manage to get this to build, say, for booting …
· 10 posts · started 20 Feb 2011 - 18:12 · last 23 Feb 2011 - 08:24
Software
Hi, kinda new to the forum, hopefully someone can assist me. Just received an excellent shape PB 165 that boots to 7.1. I can't seem to find a boot disk that wi…
· 3 posts · started 23 Feb 2011 - 01:10 · last 23 Feb 2011 - 04:39
OS 8
May be going abroad this June, so email on my 1400c would be a nice feature. I just need a program that can work with IMAP (Gmail). Most of my messages are just…
· 3 posts · started 22 Feb 2011 - 18:49 · last 23 Feb 2011 - 00:03
Software
Can someone guide me in the right direction. I'm trying to setup my AWS95 as an FTP server. It's running system 7.5.5 and is online. I just need to know what so…
· 2 posts · started 22 Feb 2011 - 12:44 · last 22 Feb 2011 - 23:58
OS 8
Hi, I'm loading up a heap of software, including games on my SE/30, and finding that a lot of very old B&W games don't work - whether this is due to Sys…
· 6 posts · started 29 Jan 2011 - 23:14 · last 22 Feb 2011 - 23:55
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