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Re: Re: Re: SCSI termination 10,665 Views / 5 Replies  
The external SCSI chain on my computer is as follows:

LaCie hard drive-Zip drive-Film scanner-flat bed scanner. The hard drive is terminated, and so the flat-bed scanner. Perhaps I am wrong, but...
Posted by Ra, on Apr 2, 2004 at 01:58 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: SCSI termination 10,665 Views / 5 Replies  
Usually the second drive needs termination, and most SCSI drives use jumpers (very small, black color, square sockets). There should be a diagram or a label on the drive, with information about...
Posted by Ra, on Mar 25, 2004 at 03:26 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: Help! How to install OS 9.2.2 on my Indigo iMac? 10,736 Views / 3 Replies  
I have no idea about newer Mac's since I use a Mac 7300. However, you may want to try this: Insert the Mac OS 9 CD in the drive, and restart your computer as you press and hold the "C" key. Hold the...
Posted by Ra, on Mar 25, 2004 at 02:57 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: Re: Re: 9.22 freezing..need to help a teacher 10,281 Views / 9 Replies  
I have been using Norton Utilities in Macs with Mac OS 9.1 through 9.2.2 to repair software for years now. So far I haven't had any problems. Startup problems (computer starts, then stops loading...
Posted by Ra, on Mar 8, 2004 at 01:09 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: Pwermac 8500 Questtion 10,481 Views / 5 Replies  
You can install Mac OS 9.1 from a Mac OS 9.1 CD (boot the machine using Mac OS 9.1 CD to install OS 9.1). You can't install Mac OS 9.2.1, nor Mac OS 9.2.2 on your computer. But....

But there is...
Posted by Ra, on Mar 3, 2004 at 12:56 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: 9.22 freezing..need to help a teacher 10,281 Views / 9 Replies  
Use an older version of Norton Utilities, and run "Disk Doctor."
Posted by Ra, on Mar 3, 2004 at 12:27 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: finder crashing in os 9 10,031 Views / 1 Replies  
i'm trying to install os 9 on a freshly initialized HD and the finder keeps quitting.

Are you booting the computer from the Mac OS9 CD, or from one of the hard drives?

This is what I usually...
Posted by Ra, on Mar 3, 2004 at 12:22 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: modem help 9,387 Views / 1 Replies  
It is possible that you have changed the modem port with AppleTalk? Go to the "Chooser" and see if AppleTalk is active or not. You should be able to switch ports with this application, but you won't...
Posted by Ra, on Jan 30, 2004 at 02:46 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: Do Macs get outdated faster? 10,634 Views / 75 Replies  
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I wish I had all that money to spend on computers!

Well...maybe I am cheap, because I am still using a 7300 (G3-400MHz upgraded). Yep, the same computer I bought in...
Posted by Ra, on Jan 17, 2004 at 02:25 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Battery Dying??? Startup problems 9,719 Views / 4 Replies  
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It sounds like an "extension" conflict somewhere. I could be wrong, of course, but perhaps after you replace the battery you should try turning each extension off and...
Posted by Ra, on Oct 3, 2003 at 01:48 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: Best browser for OS 9? 10,699 Views / 11 Replies  
I use Explorer v 5.1 with Mac OS 9.1, and it works very well. It's fast, and I haven't had any problems with it. I plan to upgrade to Mac OS 9.2.2 so I can continue using MSN Messenger, and I hope...
Posted by Ra, on Sep 27, 2003 at 01:53 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
bradoesch: I am not sure if my Sonnet... 10,061 Views / 3 Replies  
bradoesch:

I am not sure if my Sonnet 400MHz/1MB will run under 9.2.2, but the Mac 7300 along most older Mac's is compatible as long as the installation is performed with OS9 Helper. I am going to...
Posted by Ra, on Sep 27, 2003 at 04:57 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Followup on my computer's upgrade 10,516 Views / 9 Replies  
Somebody provided the answer to my problem in the post: "Best way to upgrade Mac OS 9.1 to OS 9.2.2? " in this forum.

It is true that the installer on Mac OS 9.2.2 CD won't work, but a shareware...
Posted by Ra, on Sep 27, 2003 at 04:50 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Best way to upgrade Mac OS 9.1 to OS 9.2.2? 10,061 Views / 3 Replies  
I have a Mac 7300/400 MHZ that works flawlessly with Mac OS 9.1, but I would like to upgrade to Mac OS 9.2.2. What would be the best way to perform an installation without having to reinstall all...
Posted by Ra, on Sep 26, 2003 at 02:12 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
It was working for me until yesterday. If I... 10,516 Views / 9 Replies  
It was working for me until yesterday. If I launch Messenger now, it won't allow me to connect fully, and I get a window with the options to "download" a newer version of Messenger, or a "NO" option....
Posted by Ra, on Sep 26, 2003 at 02:02 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Re: MSN for Mac OS 9.1 10,516 Views / 9 Replies  
I have the same problem you have, since now MSN Messenger won't work with Mac OS 9.1.

You will have to upgrade to Mac OS 9.2.2, and use MSN Messenger version 2.5 (I think). If you can't upgrade...
Posted by Ra, on Sep 26, 2003 at 02:27 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Problem solved with an USB card 824 Views / 8 Replies  
As I mentioned before, I have tried USB printing in the past, and the results were not impressive since the PCI card made the computer unstable. But after hours and hours of trying to print via the...
Posted by Ra, on May 16, 2003 at 02:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
Problem solved, but in a different manner: 824 Views / 8 Replies  
double post deleted.
Posted by Ra, on May 16, 2003 at 02:33 AM, in Mac Desktops
Re: Ethernet printing with Mac 7300 824 Views / 8 Replies  
Thanks for helping. I already have the correct cable, and as long as I use it, the Ethernet "link' light at the back of the printer illuminates. The printer has a "Network Configuration Page," and it...
Posted by Ra, on May 14, 2003 at 11:05 PM, in Mac Desktops
Ethernet printing with Mac 7300 824 Views / 8 Replies  
I acquired a HP 6127 printer that has an Ethernet port, as well as USB. I would like to print via the Ethernet port, but I am having problems with the setup. My 7300 is running under Mac OS 9.1. USB...
Posted by Ra, on May 13, 2003 at 01:30 AM, in Mac Desktops
I had a problem like that with a 7300 and a Newr... 3,450 Views / 6 Replies  
I had a problem like that with a 7300 and a Newr 500Mhz upgrade. The problem was as follows: The computer would start, the drive would spin for a short period then stop, the monitor's power light...
Posted by Ra, on Feb 15, 2002 at 01:50 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I have a Mac 7300 with a Sonnet 400MHz/1MB... 4,776 Views / 10 Replies  
I have a Mac 7300 with a Sonnet 400MHz/1MB backside cache. It runs great, specially after buying some RAM from "datamem.com." They were asking about $17.00 per 64MB modules, so I got a few.

The...
Posted by Ra, on Jan 9, 2002 at 12:15 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Thank you for your reply, Pat. I will replace... 481 Views / 2 Replies  
Thank you for your reply, Pat.
I will replace the card with a Keyspan or Mace/Macally one. That's what I was thinking of when I purchased the Belkin card, but when I saw the $24.00 price tag on it I...
Posted by Ra, on Dec 24, 2001 at 06:41 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Belkin PCI Adapter Card/Epson 777i Problems 481 Views / 2 Replies  
I have a Mac 7300 with a Sonnet 400 Mhz upgrade card, and have decided to add a Belkin 2-port USB adapter card (F5U005-MAC) to provide USB support to an Epson 777i (USB/Parallel) printer.

For some...
Posted by Ra, on Dec 24, 2001 at 02:22 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
I have a 7300/180, now upgraded with a G3/400 MHz... 4,094 Views / 9 Replies  
I have a 7300/180, now upgraded with a G3/400 MHz Sonnet. It ran very well with 8.6, and now it runs better with OS 9.1.

I have a couple of hard drives, so before I installed OS 9.1 I duplicated...
Posted by Ra, on Dec 11, 2001 at 01:08 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Take a look at MacMall, ClubMac and other... 525 Views / 6 Replies  
Take a look at MacMall, ClubMac and other catalogs. I have seen several adaptors you can use.
Posted by Ra, on Dec 5, 2001 at 01:12 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
+5V 168-pin DIMM, 70 ns DRAM speed. I got... 4,166 Views / 6 Replies  
+5V 168-pin DIMM, 70 ns DRAM speed.

I got some from the following site, good quality, at $43.00 per 32MB modules:http://www.datamem.com/

Look around for a copy of GURU. This software was free...
Posted by Ra, on Apr 28, 2001 at 05:33 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I appreciate your help. Thanks. Ra 517 Views / 4 Replies  
I appreciate your help. Thanks.

Ra
Posted by Ra, on Mar 28, 2001 at 12:04 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Newer tech. upgrades: Who will repair them now? 517 Views / 4 Replies  
Do you know of a shop that may be able to repair Newer "Maxpower" upgrade cards?

I have a Maxpower G3/466 that recently stopped working. The problem with it is that it will keep the monitor in...
Posted by Ra, on Mar 27, 2001 at 02:00 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
 
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