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Any browser for 68k Macs that can view deviantart? — #4

Both iCab and Netscape 4.0 will work on DeviantArt. I have accessed it via my LC475 in the past. It ain't pretty and it ain't fast, but it's better than a kick in the nuts. Just…
68kMLA Software by conceitedjerk Tue, 2 Feb 2010 - 02:38

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #13

As quinterro said, you won't be able to start any PowerPC Mac up off that disc, thats for an Intel PC system. You want a version of Linux thats built for use on a PowerPC, which wi…
68kMLA PowerPC by LCGuy Tue, 2 Feb 2010 - 01:45

New Retro Computing Magazine!! — #3

That's all fine and dandy, but what I want to know is when the second issue is coming out! Perhaps I'll save my review of my Model 100's REX upgrade for the next installme…
68kMLA Software by conceitedjerk Tue, 2 Feb 2010 - 01:45

What browser — #21

Now days they seem to teach Javascript or some such as a beginning language which is probably more applicable to today's life, but I doubt that it is an easier introduction than Ba…
68kMLA PowerPC by Osgeld Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 21:26

What browser — #20

Asked in 2004 what Apple should do next, Jef Raskin replied, "Turn out a good interface." Amen, I say. After nearly ten years of using the damn thing daily, I still can't find my w…
68kMLA PowerPC by trag Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 21:17

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #11

OK guys, try to control the laughter back there. How do i start up in openSUSE 11.2 i1586.iso ? Honestly i have not a clue this being one of my many clueless days do i do a r…
68kMLA PowerPC by ken27238 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 21:03

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #10

OK guys, try to control the laughter back there. How do i start up in openSUSE 11.2 i1586.iso ? Honestly i have not a clue this being one of my many clueless days do i do a …
68kMLA PowerPC by macguy Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 20:44

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #9

I use ubuntu 6.10 on my powermac G4 and it runs fine, the only thing is its hard to find software for ppc distros linux
68kMLA PowerPC by ken27238 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 14:08

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #8

Yeah, Suse dropped official support for awhile, then they brought it back a couple years ago, and now it appears they have just dropped it again. I've been installing version 9 and…
68kMLA PowerPC by macguy Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 08:07

Rescued a 512k today. WTB a pristine system disk? — #14

No sweat. I really appreciate this. As for versions, I think System 4.1 was the last version to support the 512k M0001, am I right? Whatever is supported will be cool. Thanks aga…
68kMLA Software by mchineboy Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 03:19

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #7

Yeah, Suse dropped official support for awhile, then they brought it back a couple years ago, and now it appears they have just dropped it again. I've been installing version 9 an…
68kMLA PowerPC by ppuskari Mon, 1 Feb 2010 - 00:55

Rescued a 512k today. WTB a pristine system disk? — #13

Two PM's and no response. tomlee actually is close to where I work. Click to expand... Sorry -- I've been swamped, and will be until the middle of Feb. If I don't get back to y…
68kMLA Software by tomlee59 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 - 21:04

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #6

Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch... I could have sworn I read somewhere that openSUSE was dropping PPC support. Ubuntu is community-maintained now, but it's very formidable (I recomm…
68kMLA PowerPC by QuadSix50 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 - 17:20

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #5

You can put linux on about anything Some toasters, some fridges, my old 386-16. My oldest mac with linux was a Performa 6300 I think. Been a long time since I booted that mac…
68kMLA PowerPC by ppuskari Sun, 31 Jan 2010 - 16:25

What linux OS could I use in QS G4 ? — #4

You forgot to say what your primary use will be. Click to expand... for now just dip me toe into the linux ocean and see what midi/audio programmes it has to offer i was not a…
68kMLA PowerPC by macguy Sun, 31 Jan 2010 - 05:29

Rescued a 512k today. WTB a pristine system disk? — #12

No misunderstanding with me. However some people bristle at the idea of paying for these things when most of us are willing to donate what is essentially a very inexpensive item fo…
68kMLA Software by Mac128 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 - 01:47

Early Mac schematic — #16

My experience is that digital boards rarely fail, and a classic Mac that doesn't boot nearly always has analog problems. Click to expand... All of the dead 128k digital boards …
68kMLA Software by Mac128 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 - 01:34

What browser — #19

I get the idea some people here only use Classilla occasionally, when they're using their older Macs. I just wanted to mention that I use my old Mac (8500 upgraded with 400 MHz Son…
68kMLA PowerPC by Anonymous Freak Sat, 30 Jan 2010 - 22:22

What browser — #18

I've actually found Netscape 7.02 pretty darn usable on my Wallstreet. The integrated chat and email still work and I rarely get a crash.
68kMLA PowerPC by Hrududu Sat, 30 Jan 2010 - 18:05

What browser — #17

I get the idea some people here only use Classilla occasionally, when they're using their older Macs. Click to expand... Hay, you're a talking about me. Albeit these days i us…
68kMLA PowerPC by macguy Sat, 30 Jan 2010 - 17:27

What browser — #16

I get the idea some people here only use Classilla occasionally, when they're using their older Macs. I just wanted to mention that I use my old Mac (8500 upgraded with 400 MHz Son…
68kMLA PowerPC by noidentity Sat, 30 Jan 2010 - 11:58

Rescued a 512k today. WTB a pristine system disk? — #11

I hope I'm not causing a misunderstanding. I did ask where to buy classic system disks. I just had two offers to pick up some disks. Make no mistake, I'm happy to pay for these.
68kMLA Software by mchineboy Sat, 30 Jan 2010 - 07:38

OMG I actually have the RARE Apple II bag.. — #7

I have one of the early "unbitten" bags, too. There must have been a run of at least a couple hundred, because my Apple][ is a late '77 rev. 2 motherboard with color killer and 6-c…
68kMLA Software by H3NRY Sat, 30 Jan 2010 - 06:04
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