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I acquired a Brand new in box classic II today. I am literally the first person to open it. Never been turned on before. The volume on it is barely audible. Oth…
· 10 posts · started 6 Jan 2011 - 04:50 · last 8 Jan 2011 - 06:01
Software
In the Powerbook 1400c, what can everyone tell me about the backup batteries? Mine seem to be dead but a few internet searches dictate that they're rechargeable…
· 3 posts · started 8 Jan 2011 - 01:38 · last 8 Jan 2011 - 03:18
PowerPC
Found one at a local thrift store with the power supply and assembly manual for $10. Took me a while to figure out how to open it. EDIT: Would be nice to get a …
· 2 posts · started 5 Jan 2011 - 19:33 · last 7 Jan 2011 - 23:08
Networking
I'm wondering if anyone has done any experimenting with using Airport-shared disks on pre-OS X machines. So far, I've attempt to connect to the base station via…
· 3 posts · started 4 Nov 2010 - 20:26 · last 7 Jan 2011 - 21:32
Networking
I finished my 2nd tour of Iraq and am now back in Georgia! I dragged out my Quadra 605 and have it running again. Today I got my PM 9500 working with the Sonnet…
· 7 posts · started 1 Jan 2011 - 12:30 · last 7 Jan 2011 - 17:33
PowerPC
My G3 iMac is running Tiger OS X from an external FireWired drive. The G3 has a built in CD only reader/burner. I connected an LG external FireWire burner to th…
· 10 posts · started 1 Jan 2011 - 18:22 · last 7 Jan 2011 - 15:55
Software
I just bought a set of 4 UV bulbs for a nail dryer machine. However, each bulb shares the same socket mount as a CFL desk lamp I own. It works with it's standar…
· 6 posts · started 19 Dec 2010 - 21:37 · last 7 Jan 2011 - 03:22
Troubleshooting
More fun with the Apple IIgs. I'm trying to get four drives working with my IIgs. A friend of mine lent me a bunch of 3.5" drives, and I've got two 5.25" drives…
· 11 posts · started 10 Jun 2010 - 05:38 · last 7 Jan 2011 - 02:08
Development
I haven't seen this mentioned here so I thought I'd do it lol It's the NES emulator for the Newton PDA Click this for more info > "Newtendo" :b&w…
· 19 posts · started 26 Sep 2007 - 16:51 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 22:36
Hardware
I decided to work on my old Mac IIci today. It was stored outside in the weather for several years before I got it. The ports on the back are a bit rusty and th…
· 33 posts · started 21 Jan 2010 - 11:33 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 21:43
General
How does a mac boot up (in detail)? I want to make a living document here to document the bootup process. I know these parts are involved: OldWorld ROM OpenFirm…
· 1 posts · started 6 Jan 2011 - 21:28 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 21:28
Troubleshooting
Hi Some time ago i bought a cube. And i want to max out it's capabilities. Adding RAM and airport happens in no time. But then i wanted to tweak further. Graphi…
· 11 posts · started 5 Jan 2011 - 14:00 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 19:03
Software
Anyone know of any? Or has the Hotline community ceased to exist? tracker-tracker.com isn't in service anymore....
· 2 posts · started 5 Jan 2011 - 20:34 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 09:18
Software
I have an HP LaserJet 4M Plus that sits in the living room and everything in the house connects to it using a JetDirect card fitted in it. It supports AppleTalk…
· 4 posts · started 1 Jan 2011 - 01:53 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 06:15
Peripherals
I go to plug in my Apple Keyboard into my Powerbook, along with a mouse, using an S-video cable. The second I plug in, a low static-like string of pops eminate …
· 5 posts · started 5 Jan 2011 - 00:01 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 05:36
Peripherals
Local Goodwill turned up a KVM for old Macs! Supports 3 machines (ADB and monitor) and also has a converter so you can use a PC or Mac monitor on your desk. Not…
· 5 posts · started 5 Jan 2011 - 23:57 · last 6 Jan 2011 - 01:15
Peripherals
. . . for those of you who refer to the Classic of Clickydom, Alps Mechanical Key Switch correct, Apple Extended Keyboard as the "Aircraft Carrier," meet the AM…
· 13 posts · started 31 Dec 2010 - 21:55 · last 5 Jan 2011 - 19:39
68k
I've been playing around with the HP Officejet J4680 AIO, the GIMP & XSANE today and thought I'd share my first scan done on HP_Mini. :lc: { "lightbox_c…
· 7 posts · started 21 Dec 2010 - 23:37 · last 5 Jan 2011 - 02:57
68k
I acquired a Workgroup Server 9150 today An ad on Kijiji offered one for sale, so a 4 hour round trip, a slightly lighter wallet and it's home now. I believe it…
· 19 posts · started 29 Dec 2010 - 21:16 · last 4 Jan 2011 - 22:38
Troubleshooting
I have a Quadra 605. Used to work perfectly. I tucked it away in the closet for a few months until I got my 5.25" floppy drive. Took it back out to use ADT with…
· 11 posts · started 3 Jan 2011 - 19:19 · last 4 Jan 2011 - 07:19
Hardware
Hi everyone, I'm a recently "hooked-on" fan on 68k Macintosh, and also is my first time posting here.. Well, lately got 2 LC ''specimens'' : One "wrecked" LC 57…
· 15 posts · started 19 Jul 2010 - 10:50 · last 4 Jan 2011 - 05:06
68k
Nice quadra 700 for only 5.50 euro, only problem is picking it up (I don't own a car!) I simply love that Quadra case that is why I bought it (also I don't own …
· 13 posts · started 21 Dec 2010 - 22:53 · last 3 Jan 2011 - 22:33
General
Would it be possible to get the quote button back? I know we can enter them manually, but why should I do something a computer can do for me.
· 2 posts · started 3 Jan 2011 - 06:07 · last 3 Jan 2011 - 08:09
Software
Any significance to these Finder versions? I know with ResEdit you can edit things to say whatever you want, found these Finder screens on old disk images, was …
· 7 posts · started 24 Dec 2010 - 07:54 · last 3 Jan 2011 - 06:40
Hardware
My MDD basically works. What happens is that after I turn it off, it will not go back on again until I unplug the power cord and re-connect it. Also there is a …
· 7 posts · started 12 Dec 2010 - 09:14 · last 3 Jan 2011 - 04:46
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