Skip to main content
Advanced filters

Source

Networking
I got an original Image Writer printer (not II) with my Mac 128K. I managed to get it working fine on it. However when I hook it up to my Mac SE, I can't print,…
· 5 posts · started 7 Sep 2014 - 04:40 · last 8 Sep 2014 - 03:09
Software
I've looked high and low for the Powerbook 550c Enabler but have had absolutely no luck. It's only found on the original installation medium for the 550c. If an…
· 1 posts · started 7 Sep 2014 - 21:14 · last 7 Sep 2014 - 21:14
Troubleshooting
Does anyone know if a Developer Note exists for the Powerbook 550c? I haven't had any luck locating one online and I think it would really help with a few speci…
· 7 posts · started 6 Sep 2014 - 19:06 · last 7 Sep 2014 - 15:11
Hardware
Alright, I need the most silent SCSI hard drive that I can possibly get. It'll be the main SCSI drive in my 9600. I don't care how big or how small the drive is…
· 24 posts · started 1 Sep 2014 - 12:25 · last 7 Sep 2014 - 12:06
68k
Finally got pictures taken of q700. The only problem three keys broke off in shipping, works great. Havent decided on a os yet. Waiting on upgrades to get here …
· 3 posts · started 6 Sep 2014 - 13:35 · last 6 Sep 2014 - 19:38
Hardware
I do so love my two LC "Twins". I practically grew up with them. Grandma worked at an elementary school on a local military base, and once they were deemed obso…
· 13 posts · started 4 Sep 2014 - 23:22 · last 5 Sep 2014 - 23:24
Troubleshooting
I have a new 36GB drive on a 9600. The SCSI-2 bus is only 10mb/s so it's pretty slow. Usually when I format drives I never select low level format or zero all d…
· 7 posts · started 5 Sep 2014 - 20:16 · last 5 Sep 2014 - 21:52
Troubleshooting
Further inspection of my SE/30 ( https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php?/topic/23339-mac-se30-out-of-storage-with-problems/&do=findComment&comment=…
· 21 posts · started 4 Sep 2014 - 23:57 · last 5 Sep 2014 - 17:21
Hardware
So, I am now the owner of a mildly crusty little PB190 (NIMH battery leaked a bit but runs great still w/o the battery though needs cleaning) It has a copy of W…
· 10 posts · started 4 Sep 2014 - 01:46 · last 5 Sep 2014 - 16:30
General
Our press room at work has used this trusty little fella as an employee time clock for years. This means it's been exposed to ink, grease, spray powder and all …
· 1 posts · started 5 Sep 2014 - 15:29 · last 5 Sep 2014 - 15:29
68k
Someone decided to put together a parts list and 3D printer files for a compact Mac based on a Raspberry Pi and Mini vMac: https://learn.adafruit.com/mini-mac-p…
· 10 posts · started 29 Aug 2014 - 03:33 · last 5 Sep 2014 - 01:58
68k
Was looking at random Mac videos, and came across this guys' tour of a IIci: How'd he get a spinning Apple menu? I want that! 10 minutes into the video. Anyone …
· 6 posts · started 4 Sep 2014 - 00:22 · last 4 Sep 2014 - 16:46
Hardware
I found one sitting at the recycling station at the town dump. Made a mad dash and secured it and it's Apple monitor (no cables). Anyway, I took it apart and th…
· 9 posts · started 31 Aug 2014 - 20:58 · last 4 Sep 2014 - 09:10
Hardware
Well I have a powerbook 5300 with a 190 screen... I assume the screen is the same? I know the 190 is a 68k and a 5300 is a powerpc, right?
· 18 posts · started 2 Sep 2014 - 03:38 · last 4 Sep 2014 - 05:34
Hardware
Just curious if Apple ever offered a II/IIx to IIfx upgrade like they'd done with several other model computers. Go to an Authorized Apple Reseller, trade in th…
· 11 posts · started 31 Aug 2014 - 17:42 · last 3 Sep 2014 - 23:56
Troubleshooting
I upgraded my 9600 with a Sonnet CPU and the extension it installed is the very first one that's loaded upon startup. That's because they put a space in front o…
· 14 posts · started 3 Sep 2014 - 04:39 · last 3 Sep 2014 - 22:23
Development
Nice post about Newton Release: http://www.dadhacker.com/blog/?p=2233 From Dadhacker.
· 2 posts · started 2 Sep 2014 - 23:51 · last 3 Sep 2014 - 20:46
68k
I still don't have the Cat printing completely, and I need to bring up my IW2 to complete the stand off. But I'm getting close. I suppose I should have a Plus o…
· 5 posts · started 1 Sep 2014 - 00:20 · last 3 Sep 2014 - 14:03
Hardware
I picked this up for $5, seemed like a good deal since it also has the original keyboard and mouse, no manuals or disks. Doesn't work at the moment, seems to be…
· 7 posts · started 1 Sep 2014 - 02:47 · last 2 Sep 2014 - 00:08
Networking
I thought I could connect my localtalk-only machines to my netatalk Appleshare server with just a LocalTalk Bridge (Asante). I just got my bridge, hooked it up …
· 12 posts · started 29 Aug 2014 - 05:00 · last 1 Sep 2014 - 14:32
Hardware
Hello! A friend of mine brought me a few Mac LCs and LC IIs to restore, this time I decided to record most of the electronics restoration, here I am replacing t…
· 11 posts · started 30 Aug 2014 - 18:08 · last 1 Sep 2014 - 09:54
Hardware
I'm having some weird problems. My CDROM is freezing me and I think it has to do with termination. I seemed to have had to leave my SCSI HD actually connected w…
· 10 posts · started 28 Aug 2014 - 07:54 · last 1 Sep 2014 - 01:04
Troubleshooting
Typical IDE (both 3.5 and 2.5") hard drives and connector has one blocked pin. The CF adapter I got has all 44 pins and won't fit in the connector that has one …
· 9 posts · started 30 Aug 2014 - 13:19 · last 31 Aug 2014 - 20:39
mp.ls