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ethernet crossover. Any caveats? — #3

If you are going to be passing data back and forth all the time, there are two ways we use to speed things up: First, most of our machines have Zip disk drives. That's our usual "…
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ethernet crossover. Any caveats? — #4

Hi, I've done what you've mentioned and had no problems. I assume you want to use Appletalk, so you'll have to select "Ethernet" in the Appletalk control panel. Then you have to o…
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ethernet — #1

Does anybody know what if any length limitations there are in a mac to mac ethernet connection, and where I could find various lenghts of ethernet cable w/ RJ-45 jacks at each end.…
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ethernet — #2

I don't know how far they can go but, to get long lengths, you have to go to your dealer or anyone that can make cables and ask them to make it and how long it can go.
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ethernet — #3

Category 5 Ethernet cable runs can be a maximum of 100 meters without any sort of repeater. Anything longer than that will require a repeater inline. Are you utilizing a hub-to-hub…
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G3 and HP 5MP printer — #1

I need help as fast as I can get it. I need to figure out how to connect my new BW G3 to my trusty HP 5MP printer. Keyspan USB to serial does not work. Has someone figured it out? …
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G3 and HP 5MP printer — #3

I sent email to sales@keyspan.com. They answered my question about an adapter for my HP 4 ML by telling me it would be available in April and probably cost $100. Suggest you try th…
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G3 and HP 5MP printer — #4

My printers all now work. The Epson connects through the Keyspan USB and the HP 5MP goes through Farallon's iPrint ethernet to localtalk. All's well that ends (prints) well.
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G3 and HP 5MP printer — #5

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought the B/W G3's had an IRDA (infrared) "port". If so, one should be able to communicate to a LaserJet 5/6 MP printer using the IRDA. It may …
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Any NuBus A/V card? — #1

Hello, I wonder is there any place I can buy a 7"NuBus A/V card for my PowerMac 6100/60? Thank you
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Putting motherboard in a new case — #1

Well, subject pretty much says it all. Does anyone have experience with putting a Mac in a new case? I have a 7300 that I'd like to put into a big tower so that I can add more driv…
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Putting motherboard in a new case — #2

Hi, you can put the 7300 in any ATX Style case. Apple just used a form factor near ATX. The only thing to do is to make your own I/O shield in the back of the case, because most A…
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Overclocking — #1

My opinion....All processors are the same, only rated for performance. Meaning, chips may qualify for the 400MHz range but released as 300-50MHz models based on performance ratings…
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hard drive size question... — #1

The 9 GB hard drive on my brand-new B&W 400 mhz crashed and was diagnosed by Apple tech support as "dead". It was replaced under warranty by an Apple certified service dept. B…
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hard drive size question... — #2

Yes, that is probably right. 8.5 GB 8.5*1024 = 8704 MB 8704*1024 = 8912896 KB Most people just look at the 8912896 KB and call it 9 GB (when it really is only 8.5 GB) because they…
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