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I have a dead Macintosh Plus (early non-Platinum) just sitting here. I think for the most part a lot of it works, despite the PSU being a little bit flaky due t…
· 11 posts · started 22 Nov 2009 - 04:40 · last 26 Nov 2009 - 15:11
Troubleshooting
Hi, I've had my 17" Studio Display for about 3 months now (I got it for free from a University that was clearing out their older hardware). From the beginning, …
· 6 posts · started 24 Nov 2009 - 00:31 · last 26 Nov 2009 - 04:11
Networking
How do I get my IIci with 7.5.1 and an Ethernet card, on the internet so I can browser 68kmla in complete nostalgia, (And also win my "Lets play a game..." Thre…
· 25 posts · started 24 Aug 2009 - 15:01 · last 26 Nov 2009 - 02:19
Troubleshooting
Finally got my Lombard back up to 512MB RAM. So nice.... Anyway, I noticed on the bottom of the case that there is a crack from the Apple logo to about 2/3rds o…
· 5 posts · started 12 Nov 2009 - 01:45 · last 26 Nov 2009 - 01:14
68k
What to do with my LC III... Right now it's just sitting here, so anyone got any ideas of what I could use it for? It'd be a shame for it to just sit here unuse…
· 22 posts · started 23 Nov 2009 - 18:30 · last 26 Nov 2009 - 00:44
Hardware
Is there much interest in PCI Powermacs these days? Seems like 68K Compacts and Quadras are still popular, and G4 towers and newer are also, what about the 6x00…
· 21 posts · started 16 Nov 2009 - 08:18 · last 25 Nov 2009 - 20:45
Software
OK, I finally have OS X 4.11 on my Pismo and it is pretty nice...I thought I'd have more of a transition after so long in the classic OS. (The Pis also has 9.2 …
· 6 posts · started 25 Nov 2009 - 05:27 · last 25 Nov 2009 - 19:25
Software
. . . the folks at Adobe agree that I am a licensed user of AI 9 and would have pointed me to one of their "secret download sites" to replace my missing CD . . …
· 6 posts · started 12 Nov 2009 - 04:39 · last 25 Nov 2009 - 19:21
OS 9
I have a iBook G3 Clamshell Special Edition ( 466 MHz with Fireware port and DVD drive), running OS X 10.3.9. Is there a way to check which version of firmware …
· 3 posts · started 25 Nov 2009 - 16:18 · last 25 Nov 2009 - 16:57
Hardware
A long time ago, I found an old classic game called Barney Killer for Mac OS. I can't for the life of me find it again! If anybody knows where I can find it, co…
· 14 posts · started 17 Dec 2007 - 02:48 · last 24 Nov 2009 - 22:46
Hardware
I successfully applied the hires 640x480 hack on my Color Classic. I've never even soldered before. Turned out great. My next step is to solder on a resister so…
· 8 posts · started 23 Nov 2009 - 02:59 · last 24 Nov 2009 - 22:39
Networking
I just scored 7 brand new Farallon PhoneNet adapters for 50 cents each. If I can manage to scrounge up a couple more vintage Macs, I'm gonna host a LAN party wi…
· 2 posts · started 24 Nov 2009 - 04:06 · last 24 Nov 2009 - 18:44
Troubleshooting
So I just got a IIci running System 7.1. I managed to get it booting again. It had the issue with the folder and question mark. Anyway, I fixed that. Now, I wan…
· 4 posts · started 24 Nov 2009 - 03:01 · last 24 Nov 2009 - 07:56
Software
A while back, I determined that the installation issues with my PM 5500/250 I had were due to dried CPU grease. I'm stuck on how to take out the heatsink and fa…
· 2 posts · started 24 Nov 2009 - 03:24 · last 24 Nov 2009 - 03:47
Hardware
I am in need of opinions! I'm setting up a Performa system for use at my grandmother's house. It will be used mainly for Microsoft Word, and Quicken, however it…
· 10 posts · started 25 Oct 2009 - 18:46 · last 24 Nov 2009 - 03:00
OS 9
just got me an iMac DV 2000. Graphite, slot loading dvd rom 400mHz my first G3 machine too. This thing's got it's stock 128Mb RAM and the stock 13Gb hard drive …
· 8 posts · started 13 Nov 2009 - 13:50 · last 24 Nov 2009 - 00:20
Hardware
I just had my first occasion to replace a hard drive in an eMac. My goodness, what a gigantic PIA! It was easy to do, but it took about an hour from start to fi…
· 17 posts · started 31 Oct 2009 - 20:17 · last 23 Nov 2009 - 18:36
Hardware
My Sawtooth won't turn on! I have replaced every component other than the logic board and power supply with spares. When I press the power button, nothing happe…
· 4 posts · started 23 Nov 2009 - 05:13 · last 23 Nov 2009 - 14:33
Peripherals
Hey all. I have a IIcx that's been working fine up until last night, when I tried to install an ADB-PS2 adapter to use with a Logitech mouse. The adapter didn't…
· 12 posts · started 19 Nov 2009 - 17:13 · last 23 Nov 2009 - 04:24
PowerPC
it's a Dual core, 2.0GHZ, 16GB ram, 1.4TB HDD's, Nvidia 6600LE Vid card, Pioneer DVD DL? Where can I find a GOOD pcie Video card (in case I do not sell my G5) b…
· 38 posts · started 10 Sep 2009 - 16:19 · last 23 Nov 2009 - 01:35
Troubleshooting
hi everybody, it's been a while since i showed up here. glad to see the forum's alive and well. sadly, i have to post about a problem again. i have this ibook g…
· 22 posts · started 14 Nov 2009 - 02:42 · last 22 Nov 2009 - 04:11
Hardware
When my Color Classic starts from a cold boot, this is what happens: 1. Upon powering on, the Mac startup chime immediately sounds. 2. The screen then lights up…
· 17 posts · started 29 Oct 2009 - 09:51 · last 21 Nov 2009 - 08:09
Hardware
I booted-up the old PB 520c last night - still working fine (except for the 5 minute battery life). I cracked open a copy of Mac Attack, which I bought at a cle…
· 6 posts · started 15 Nov 2009 - 13:39 · last 21 Nov 2009 - 01:31
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