Saying that a G3/500 would be faster than a G4/400 in non-Altivec apps isn't as straightforward a statement as it seems. The G4 introuduced some new efficiencies to the core that m…

I don't recall what the differences between 3.0 and QuickBASIC are, though I believe that QB is newer. QB is the one which I used on my SE/30 back in the day. 3.0 has separate vers…

Microsoft BASIC can control serial ports. Have a look at my site. Check the Mac BASIC category in the Downloads. Click to expand... There were several BASIC files there, there …

I'll take it if you can't fix it. I have two of them with bad LCD screens here.

If you didn't live on the other end of the country and they weren't so heavy (read high shipping cost) I'd take them if only for the cases. I have a few Quadra 650/700 motherboards…

I just got these off of eBay. Next time I go to the Apple Store, I'm wearing at least one of them { "lightbox_close": "Close", "lightbox_next": "Next", "lightb…

Microsoft BASIC can control serial ports. Have a look at my site. Check the Mac BASIC category in the Downloads.

I'm pretty sure FutureBASIC 2 can access the serial ports. It's free, so no harm trying it out. Click to expand... I have looked on Future Basic's website and I don't see a Fut…

I'm pretty sure FutureBASIC 2 can access the serial ports. It's free, so no harm trying it out.

RS-422 is basically just higher-speed RS-232. It can be programmed just like RS-232 for basic serial communication. The two big differences are in speed, and speed control. A 165…

As that webpage said, the only logic boards that will run in a Colour Classic without modification are the LC/Performa 520, LC/Performa 550/Colour Classic II, and LC/Performa 575 l…

My SE/30's stock Apple drive was getting *very* noisy indeed, and a replacement 9gig IBM didn't improve things at all. /Anders Click to expand... Just FYI - One of the quiete…

RS-422 is basically just higher-speed RS-232. It can be programmed just like RS-232 for basic serial communication. The two big differences are in speed, and speed control. A 16…

Hello all, I am interested in the older 68k Macs and I am looking into getting either an SE/30 or Classic II machine. One of the main things I would like to do with the Mac is to…

You must have room to spare Click to expand... Always plenty of room for "the Precious." Actually, my two are serving as "legs" for a table with more Quadras on top: thereby Q…

Here are some actual numbers showing fast CF cards on a Quadra 605's SCSI bus. The differences in speed will be less noticeable on an SE/30. This Quadra is 40 MHz and it is running…

As that webpage said, the only logic boards that will run in a Colour Classic without modification are the LC/Performa 520, LC/Performa 550/Colour Classic II, and LC/Performa 575 l…

i'v just got a Apple Colour Classic and found http://www.kevinomura.com/macs/colorclassic/index.html what main pcb fits in a color classic.. :simasimac:

Long story short, someone got into my account and stole money. It was found to be hacked. Luckily it wasn't tethered to my personal checking account or I'd be screwed. That plus …

I'd love to have four. Click to expand... You must have room to spare Great conquest - one of, if not the greatest 68K desktop made - and four of 'em at once! I'd be feeli…

Progress!! I managed to successfully remove all of the radial style electrolytic CAPs today. The 2 really little ones came right off as soon as the solder melted. It was tougher…

APD was a commercial product put out by Apple, essentially it was a cut down version of MacTest Pro intended for end users. Although MTP was only distributed to authorised Apple te…

Where did one originally obtain the software? Was it on an Apple CD?

Unfortunately it seems to be a rare bread. If anyone might have a source could the PM me.

AACK!!! Having to back-pedal now, install an older OS. I (obviously) intend to run ProTools as well as getting Sound Designer II back up. ProTools will have to be version 4.2 so…