Because MIDI latency and jitter on modern computers is a problem. I've been contemplating in either get a dedicated hardware MIDI sequencer or an old Mac for MI…
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Hello - I have a Performa200 that upon start up does as shown in pik (I've stolen this pik from elsewhere but looks exactly the same but the guys there didn't h…
Hi everybody, I have an issue with my Quadra 700 + MacOs 8.1: my second HD automounts and works fine, but doesn't boot. I attached a second HD (MAB3045SC, 4.5GB…
I know this will be mostly a matter of opinion but what do you think will get more use, a Ethernet card or the Apple IIe card? I really can't decide which to hu…
I have a Seagate Hawk 4.3 gb SCSI hard drive that I would like to try to use in my LC III running 7.5.5 I was wondering if there is a way that I can format the …
Hello to all, I've just lucked into a near mint condition Dual 1.25 MDD complete with original 17" studio monitor and keyboard. The system came with OS X 10.4.1…
So as I posted in the Lounge, I had my first day of volunteer work at my old primary school today. Sadly, all the Macs were gone years ago, but anyway we had a …
Unable to trash a couple of empty folders in OS 9.2. I have tried holding down the modifier keys one at a time, dragged the folder out of trash and renamed them…
There is a story on Low End Mac about using CF in older Macs via SCSI. http://lowendmac.com/mail/06/0615.html#2 They point to a $35 adapter that is external, an…
I have a MacBook and a 17" powerbook in various states of disrepair, and before I try to hack them together, I would like to know if the screen for the powerboo…
I have an old AppleCD 300e Plus that I don't use. I hate to throw it away. I'll give it away fpr free to whoever canuse it. If in the US, just let me know your …
My old HP OS 9/OS X printer is not very reliable these days and there are really no new printers on the market these days ( or that I have been able to find ) t…
Seems like a good haul, no price but looks like some decent stuff. Not my ad, just a head's up. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-computers-1990s-Macintos…
Bought a perfectly clean, inside and out, IIFX from a resale shop. Checked the board thoroughly for an hour, did not find a single drop of cap leakage, and none…
I have a IIfx to sort, today I've sorted many problems (at one point the PSU blew smoke into the room whilst switched off! freeky ) but currently have a few iss…
I *had* my dream MDD for years, a dual 1.42 transplanted into a 166MHz bus FW400 case, GeForce Ti 4600 128MB video, serial card, video encoder, lots of fast dri…
I just got a LCIII a few weeks back. I have my 100mb SCSI zip drive hooked and working perfectly. Since I got it, I thought it had a PRAM issue because I would …
I'm almost tempted to bid for this, if I didn't already have several hundred new DS 800K disks which are likely much more reliable. I probably would if they wer…
Just one this one on eBay about a minute ago. Very exciting indeed, supposedly even contains the original Shufflepuck poster (which I just may have to frame and…
Starting to setup my "new" iMac G3 to do midi/audio playback/recording projects. Is there an OS 9 or 8 application that will show the output volume controls in …
Hi, Here's a rather amusing story that just goes to show you don't need to have any knowledge of computers and yet still get a top score! My Mum was walking to …
I've been using my Beige G3MT more and more these last few weeks and I have come to realize that I love this machine to death. However I do require some softwar…
I was just wondering what some people do with their older machines. Do you think it is better to leave them on constantly or not. I was reading in one of my gui…
I have an opportunity to pickup a graphite iMac locally. The asking price is $25. All the owner knows about it is that it works. The image he posted shows an Ap…
Hey all, Posted a wanted ad on my local Craigslist, and a nice retired man replied, saying he has "three Mac Plus and four old 'towers.'" I told him I'd be glad…
Can someone please tell me how to put the pull out tab dock in system 7.5? It is just the control panel looking one with the monitor, sound ect. that I am looki…
My 5400 only has one ADB port on the back and I want to attach a ADB gamepad. Until now I did this by disconnecting the mouse from the keyboard, but as the keyb…
. . . HEH! } Actually, I haven't done it yet, but I'm finding this: http://www.wegenermedia.com/pg4550.htm . . . harder and harder to pass up! :approve: Does an…
I am looking for options to upgrade my iix to PowerPC with hope to run os9. Any ideas?
Hey Guys, I've read on quite a few sites that Connectix Speed Doubler is helping with general file access/write speeds, as well as providing other overall speed…
Hi, I'm running mini vMac on my MacBook, using Mac OS X 10.6.4. I'd like to pass some files (including resource forks) to the System 6 or 7 running within mini …
I just recently acquired a Macintosh SE/30 in fantastic condition. I'd love to get it hooked up to my ethernet network and hopefully the internet as well. I kno…
I've been after a 2.5" ATA Amiga for years - found this little Amiga 600 in grotty condition and grabbed it seconds after seeing it. I figured $10.. maybe $20..…
September 19, 2009 Ross Martin has implemented FPU emulation for Mini vMac, for x86 linux. This is a major step towards a more complete Mac II emulation. He als…
hello again. I have a Q605 which is successfully connected to my local network through an AsanteTalk. I can move files back and forth between my FreeBSD machine…
Is the HD20 INIT needed with System 4.1 and a stock Mac 512k? I know the HD20 INIT shipped with System 3.x, but seems to be missing from the 4.1 installer scrip…
I'm trying to get OSX installed onto the upgraded PDQ PowerBook that I bought a while back (G4/500 with 512MB RAM) and I'm having problems getting it to work. I…
Anyone know how much power the 5500/6500 logic boards require? And in which voltages? I found this case: http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjI0MA==…
I'm thinking about using one of my older PowerBooks as a serial terminal to a Sparc. Can anybody recommend a decent free terminal emulation package for the clas…
I'm bidding on a Clamshell 'book at the moment...can anyone tell me if the same type of RAM for Lombards will work in a 300 or 366mhz Clam? The one I am bidding…
They where working before I put them away. They do nothing when trying to start them.They act as if they are dead Has any one had this problem before.
I WAS RIGHT!! ( viewtopic.php?p=123500#p123500 ) The iPad fits perfectly inside a Compact Mac. http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/ipad-makes-itself-right-at-hom…
Classilla 9.2 is out today. Here's what I posted to the Mac OS 9 list, for your entertainment. ) This is posted with it, natch. Classilla 9.2 is out today. Afte…
I love my Newtons. Unfortunately, since I got my iPod Touch last December they haven't seen as much use as they used to get. I was wondering if anyone here ever…
Hi everyone. I got a g3 today, rev. 2 300 MHz from a school. I can't get it to connect to the Internet. Any ideas? It's running OS 8.6. I don't think the cd dri…
After careful deliberation and having allowed several days for cajoling and bribery, I've arbitrarily picked the winners' names out of a hat... winners will rec…
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I just got it in today and I've looked over the motherboard and parts. The battery hasn't exploded but it was dead (blue label Inorganic brand) I replaced it wi…
After a battle with a local recycler (https://68kmla.org/forums/index.php?/topic/23809-18-se30-and-first-recap-a-rant/), I went on eBay and found this: $90 ship…
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another opcode app to discover + researchhttp://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/dec94/opcodeoverture.htmlQuoteCONCLUSIONAny successful music typesetting …