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I booted-up the old PB 520c last night - still working fine (except for the 5 minute battery life). I cracked open a copy of Mac Attack, which I bought at a cle…
· 6 posts · started 15 Nov 2009 - 13:39 · last 21 Nov 2009 - 01:31
Hi there! I think both of the following are for older PowerBooks, but I don't know what kind would use them! First one is below. Has "A 8Mx64 EDO 3V 120 Connect…
· 6 posts · started 11 Nov 2009 - 20:57 · last 20 Nov 2009 - 23:00
I am working on a project with my Plus. The analog board is dead and while I do plan to fix it, I want to play around with a microcontroller. Anyway, One thing …
· 30 posts · started 2 Nov 2009 - 21:18 · last 20 Nov 2009 - 19:45
The last month or so I've been busy acquiring and storing several Macs. Some were nearly complete, others not so much. They were all no-cost, though I did have …
· 2 posts · started 20 Nov 2009 - 16:18 · last 20 Nov 2009 - 16:36
I don't know if it's a case of too many contestants or too few voters, but we seem to have ended up with no less than five RetroChallengers in the top three slo…
· 8 posts · started 5 Aug 2009 - 18:47 · last 20 Nov 2009 - 13:29
One of my OS 9 machines is a G4 (AGP) with an Giga Designs G4 1,4 GHz upgrade. It worked quite well for about 2 years now, until 10 days ago when it began to ha…
· 7 posts · started 15 Nov 2009 - 07:19 · last 20 Nov 2009 - 03:22
I have a Mac IIci with no ROM in the ROM slot, but it works fine. What's the ROM slot for? Does it provide any advantages?
· 3 posts · started 20 Nov 2009 - 01:23 · last 20 Nov 2009 - 02:56
I'm a sucker for benchmarking. I've been using Speedometer 4.0, but thought that maybe I'd like to try MacBench. Is there a version of MacBench that works not o…
· 7 posts · started 18 Nov 2009 - 02:00 · last 19 Nov 2009 - 19:45
The machine (240 V Classic - not II) has not been switched on for about 4 years and appears dead. I have opened up and can see the voltage on the inside of the …
· 8 posts · started 3 Nov 2009 - 10:25 · last 18 Nov 2009 - 19:56
the computer that I am working on is: 1.33 GHz iBook G4 1Gb of ram 60 Gb Hd Running 10.4.11 Tiger the problem that I'm having is: 1) there is an apple wireless …
· 4 posts · started 18 Nov 2009 - 13:57 · last 18 Nov 2009 - 19:55
I got an MDD (DP 1.0), Sawtooth, and 9600/200 (with XLR8 processor) for free today. All of them came with disks and dox. Also got 3 floppy disks, a zip disk, a …
· 11 posts · started 18 Nov 2009 - 01:56 · last 18 Nov 2009 - 19:45
Thanks for creating and hosting this forum. I bought my first mac, a Mac Plus, in 1986. So I guess -- probably like so many here -- I was a "Mac" guy way back w…
· 9 posts · started 7 Nov 2009 - 16:47 · last 18 Nov 2009 - 02:01
Just got a 400mhz Pismo with good RAM, etc. on eBay. I'm excited to finally get a Pismo after all of these years! Working online with my Powerbook 1400s made me…
· 4 posts · started 11 Nov 2009 - 18:18 · last 17 Nov 2009 - 18:14
I'm new to most of this and to this forum also, but is it possible to get BasiliskII to talk to a System 7.0 SE over ethernet?
· 11 posts · started 6 Nov 2009 - 16:37 · last 17 Nov 2009 - 05:24
There was an add on our local Kijiji site. "Giveaway of very old Mac computers and acc. Come and get them". It gave the address. It happened to be near the scho…
· 6 posts · started 14 Nov 2009 - 04:53 · last 15 Nov 2009 - 22:52
I just scored on an OMP and Newton MP 130 with accessories which includes a Newton keyboard, modem, memory card, serial cable, AC adapter and Apple leather case…
· 1 posts · started 15 Nov 2009 - 19:48 · last 15 Nov 2009 - 19:48
Hello, I'm new in Mac and i want to know where i can find a good tutorial to learn AppleScript, but remember that i'm using Mac OS System 7.5.5. Thanks, Nathan …
· 7 posts · started 26 Sep 2009 - 12:54 · last 15 Nov 2009 - 15:44
Is there a key combo to start up a G3 mac with the Apple USB M7803 pro keyboard? My older USB keyboard have a power button, just got the M7803 (yea I know I am …
· 1 posts · started 14 Nov 2009 - 04:46 · last 14 Nov 2009 - 04:46
I've ALWAYS wanted one of these high - tech lookin' joysticks, and today, I finally got one at my Church's HarvestFest (Octoberfest [] ]'&gt along with the …
· 9 posts · started 4 Oct 2009 - 04:45 · last 14 Nov 2009 - 03:42
Does anyone know where I can find an AudioMedia II (1994) NUBUS Sound card driver for Mac OS 7.6.1? I have tried using google-fu, but my chi balance must be tip…
· 4 posts · started 10 Nov 2009 - 17:33 · last 14 Nov 2009 - 00:47
So, I recently acquired a 4400/200, one of the most hated Macs ever. A so-called "Road Apple". Because of its metal ATX-like case, sharp insides and weird desig…
· 19 posts · started 8 May 2009 - 22:57 · last 13 Nov 2009 - 22:46
Aluminum 17" 1.67 on ebay for 460.00. Not one scratch or any dents, which is a miracle b/c everyone i've seen looks like it was through the war...
· 11 posts · started 24 Oct 2009 - 20:19 · last 13 Nov 2009 - 18:04
I have finally got an old caddy and was gonna try my AppleCD SC, and it works actually But it is a pain in the ass to "fish" the CD's out because the eject does…
· 1 posts · started 13 Nov 2009 - 17:11 · last 13 Nov 2009 - 17:11
. . . posted in their own thread as I thought that they might be of general interest. Another comrade set off my "gotta know, gotta see what's goin' on" reactio…
· 12 posts · started 10 Nov 2009 - 02:54 · last 13 Nov 2009 - 04:58
there are a few things that I want to know.... I am running Virtual Apple ][ and i am looking for apple prodos 3.3 disks.....does anyone know where i can find 3…
· 5 posts · started 25 Oct 2009 - 15:35 · last 13 Nov 2009 - 04:40
I had bought some new equipment for my IIfx for connecting it to internet. I hadn't used it for about two years and it worked perfectly then, and now it won't s…
· 17 posts · started 28 Jul 2009 - 19:55 · last 13 Nov 2009 - 03:19
Sorry, I'm a little excited. This machine has been my Eleanor for many years. I've wanted one ever since I was a wide-eyed teenager staring at one in the displa…
· 21 posts · started 26 Oct 2009 - 17:30 · last 12 Nov 2009 - 15:20
Yep, Scott was kind enough to sell me the Macintosh IIci that he conquested a bit back. It is indeed a horrible paint job, but it scrapes off easily. Works grea…
· 19 posts · started 25 Aug 2009 - 00:41 · last 12 Nov 2009 - 07:40
Going to get it on LEMSwap for $21 shipped (aka for the cost of shipping). The seller told me it has some screen burn, and the floppy has some difficulty with a…
· 16 posts · started 23 Sep 2009 - 03:13 · last 12 Nov 2009 - 05:09
I'd like to get Microsoft Word 5.1 up and running on Mini vMac, but I have absolutely no clue how to get this on to it. Here is the link http://www.macintoshgar…
· 6 posts · started 10 Nov 2009 - 20:49 · last 12 Nov 2009 - 02:30
AU$152.50 (US$128) 450MHz/20GB/DVD-ROM/RAGE 128 16MB ADC VGA Ball speakers and amplifier Apple keyboard, MS mouse 17-inch Apple Studio Display (ADC flat face CR…
· 18 posts · started 13 Aug 2009 - 08:08 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 23:30
I had the pleasure to pick up a Performa 640CD with DOS card for FREE! yesterday. This thing had its RAM upgraded to the max: 52 MB on the logic board and 32 MB…
· 8 posts · started 8 Nov 2009 - 17:54 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 08:06
When my iMac G5 died and I got my Intel iMac, it came with iMovie 8 and an iLife 09 disk which I have not yet installed. I have tried using iMovie 08 but so far…
· 7 posts · started 10 Nov 2009 - 06:00 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 08:04
I have been looking for one of these for a very long time, on and off, and just did another search on a whim. Within the past 10 mins., I landed one on eBay for…
· 3 posts · started 9 Nov 2009 - 03:38 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 06:14
Just got another Powerbook 1400; this one needs a little TLC. Is the best source of parts still Wegener Media? I need a rear foot/screw, PCMCIA door, cover latc…
· 3 posts · started 6 Nov 2009 - 21:39 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 04:35
Hi, In my quest for the "best" of each Powerbook generation made (which I will knowingly never attain, but having fun in the process!), I won a Powerbook G3 "Ka…
· 12 posts · started 14 Oct 2009 - 00:50 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 03:23
I replaced my IIci's PRAM battery and cleaned it up a little. However, now I have a strange software issue: The mouse works, but when I get to the desktop, it s…
· 3 posts · started 11 Nov 2009 - 00:38 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 01:39
Hey guys, I have some bad news. I just upgraded to Snow Leopard today, and the Classic Mac OS can no longer connect or share to it. I'm using a fully updated Ma…
· 96 posts · started 29 Aug 2009 - 02:36 · last 11 Nov 2009 - 00:25
I was driving my daughter to class and spotted a Strawberry iMac in someone's driveway with a "free" sign attached. Haven't fired it up yet, but it's a slot loa…
· 5 posts · started 9 Nov 2009 - 19:53 · last 10 Nov 2009 - 13:49
Its not exactly a free conquest, but I think the deals on these finds is pretty good! I'm picking up a Dual 1.25GHz G4 + 17" LCD for $50 tomorrow and a 1.8GHz 2…
· 8 posts · started 9 Nov 2009 - 04:13 · last 10 Nov 2009 - 09:44
I have a Mac power CD it doesn’t have its powerbase so it’s a paperweight. I have 10v transformers, and scsy cords, do any of you know which pins on the scsy po…
· 13 posts · started 8 Nov 2009 - 01:45 · last 10 Nov 2009 - 02:37
Hahaha, you must see this Apple subpage!! http://www.apple.com/hypercard
· 3 posts · started 9 Nov 2009 - 03:06 · last 9 Nov 2009 - 17:12
this is not my listing, i just don't have enough time to go get it this is the link: http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/zip/1457218510.html looks great, but i just…
· 1 posts · started 9 Nov 2009 - 11:55 · last 9 Nov 2009 - 11:55
Ok, the title of this topic is maybe not the most original… sorry for that! I recently conquered a "dead" PowerBook 100 which cost me next to nothing. It came w…
· 5 posts · started 3 Nov 2009 - 10:51 · last 9 Nov 2009 - 11:07
well, after my dad saw my adapter that has SATA and IDE ports on it, He had more order another one of them. BTW, it works GREAT. so I recommend it (supports boo…
· 16 posts · started 2 Feb 2008 - 04:25 · last 9 Nov 2009 - 04:02
i went out to yard-sales this morning with out any expectations of great finds, but MAN did i SCORE!! 8-o imac g5, 2.0ghz, 1gb ram, original box, brand new keyb…
· 12 posts · started 7 Nov 2009 - 15:02 · last 9 Nov 2009 - 00:25
So, I've recently discovered that Carnegie Mellon's computer club owns a Lisa 2/10 (unfortunately with Mac XL mods). I'm trying to get this machine operable aga…
· 3 posts · started 18 Oct 2009 - 05:57 · last 8 Nov 2009 - 21:07
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