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SCSI to Ethernet — #1

I need to setup my 6100 as a IP router and a server. I don't want to remove my G3 upgrade, so I am looking for devise that puts a ethernet port on my SCSI chain. I remember them be…
MacNN Networking

Sony DV-AV1 — #1

On the New iMacDV, Apple says that you can connect a device to one of the firewire ports and capture analog video from a VCR. They said it was called the Sony DV-AV1. I've looked…
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Firewire-Max Length — #1

Can somebody tell me what the maximum length for a firewire segment is? I read in Macworld that a firewire segment can be 72 meters long, however, Orange Micro claims that you need…
MacNN PowerPC by Balance

Mixing USB/ADB Trackball and Mouse — #1

I tried many times to add another USB trackball or wheel mouse (different brands) to my B&W 400 G3 which already have an ADB trackball (Logitech Trackman Marble) attached to it…
MacNN Peripherals

USB hubs vs switches — #1

I have an Entrega 7 port USB hub. My Epson 740 works great with it as does my Keyspan USB/Serial adapter for my PalmPilo, my Iomega Zip drive, and my Umax 1220U scanner. However m…
MacNN Peripherals

usb vs adb keyboard for new G4 — #1

I'm wondering whether I should buy a new usb keyboard or whether I should use a USB to ADB adaptor with my old keyboard. If not any recommendations on USB keyboards?
MacNN Peripherals

Scanner Recommendations — #1

Can anyone recommend a decend inexpensive (~$100) scanner. There seems to be alot of them out there but I have no idea which one to go with. This will be for occasional home use, s…
MacNN Peripherals

Painting G3 (beige) case — #1

Has anyone painted their beige g3's? I just got a cool lookin' silver VCR - Emerson from WalMart, yeah... big spender . Anyway, I'd really like to paint my desktop g3 case to mat…
MacNN PowerPC

SCSI Flavors; the mystery deepens — #1

<A HREF='http://til.info.apple.com/techinfo.nsf/artnum/n10378'>This article</a> in the TIL at Apple discusses SCSI-2 compliance. Apparently, although SCSI-2 drives I've…
MacNN PowerPC

whine from PB 3400 at sleep — #1

My PB 3400 seems to make a very low-level high-pitched "whine" when asleep. This is not present when shut down (w/ or w/o AC attached), or when running - only when asleep. The whin…
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ix3D Ultimate Rez good? — #1

At macmall.com, they have a "ix3D Ultimate Rez MAC Promotional" onsale for $72.99. Is this a good deal? I have a PM G3/233, stock video, and butt-loads or ram. Basically, I need s…
MacNN PowerPC

5400/200 GOD HELP ME EXPAND! — #1

I have a 5400/200 i am getting a G3 (G4 if I can) upgrade for its cache slot. I want a video game card and a USB card but I have only one PCI slot. Is there a way to get USB on to …
MacNN PowerPC

How to run a webcam off Mac server? — #1

Can anyone suggest to me a good video cam (quick cam?) for an iMac. I would like to run a web cam off my server (I am using Quid pro Quo) but am new to this. Also- silly question…
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Upgrading 7600/120 — #1

I've been the proud owner of a Power Mac 7600/120 for the past 4.5 years (my 3rd mac). We recently got G4's at my work place and I also have the extreme pleasure of taking my boss'…
MacNN PowerPC

Ethernet on 5500/225 — #1

I have a 5500/225 that came without an ethernet card, and I just bought a new graphite iMac (Sweet!) to replace it. The iMac, of course, comes only with Ethernet. So, I bought the …
MacNN Networking

Antec Photochute3 — #1

Does anyone use this PCMCIA card reader? I am thinking about getting one (Yes I have a digital camera) and want to know what are my best choices out there. I need one that reads …
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