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WTB: Quicksilver Power Supply 639 Views / 2 Replies  
I desperately need a Quicksilver power supply to complete a rebuild of a shell of a QS that was given to me. I am simply trying to get it running so my kids can surf the web safely under OSX. A low...
Posted by allensis, on Oct 10, 2008 at 05:29 PM, in Marketplace
Try this... 844 Views / 5 Replies  
I use Baby Wipes - that's right. The same ones I use on my kids. They clean everything. Just wipe it down with the BW and dry off immediately with a clean cotton towel. Works great.

Good luck....
Posted by allensis, on Nov 9, 2007 at 01:34 AM, in Mac Notebooks
PB2400c vs. ethernet 391 Views / 0 Replies  
Anyone aware of how to fix the lack of 'ethernet' as an option on my Powerbook 2400c?

I am using an Asante FriendlyNet 10baseT PCMCIA card connected to a live ethernet connection. The computer is...
Posted by allensis, on Nov 8, 2007 at 04:25 PM, in Networking
oops - sorry! 16,426 Views / 115 Replies  
oops - sorry!
Posted by allensis, on Nov 7, 2007 at 11:12 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Toast G3 patch 1,946 Views / 7 Replies  
That link worked great for me. One odd thing, it had to be run on the Toast 7 application before trying to run Toast on the G3. So I had to do another install and use a "clean" copy of the app.
...
Posted by allensis, on Jan 22, 2007 at 03:52 AM, in Mac Notebooks
Please tell me if this drive will work in my B&W... 1,613 Views / 20 Replies  
Please tell me if this drive will work in my B&W G3 (300mhz / OS X 10.4.x)?

Newegg.com - Pioneer Black 16X DVD±R ATAPI DVD Burner With 5X DVD-RAM Read - OEM...
Posted by allensis, on Jan 15, 2007 at 03:32 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
See someone reads these...nice setup 2,420 Views / 72 Replies  
I must say that is a really nice setup, the two powerbooks, G5, printer, scanner all on one desktop area.

Awesome!

:thumbsup:
Posted by allensis, on Sep 18, 2005 at 01:07 AM, in MacNN Lounge
update= I gave up on the Syba card and am... 692 Views / 4 Replies  
update=

I gave up on the Syba card and am returning it.

I have a Maxtor FW PCI card on the way....
Posted by allensis, on Sep 5, 2005 at 03:22 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
It has OS9 drivers, I had no trouble using the... 692 Views / 4 Replies  
It has OS9 drivers, I had no trouble using the disk via USB and OS9, although quite slow.

I managed to get the disk on the desktop (OS 9). I d/l the latest Maxtor FW extension (v. 2.01f) and...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 20, 2005 at 06:18 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
External HD and FW card mystery 692 Views / 4 Replies  
I have a Maxtor 1-Touch External 160G FW/USB drive.

It works great as a FW drive on my 12"PB Rev. A running OS X (10.4)

It also worked great on my BeigeG3 running OS 9.2.2 in USB mode.

I...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 20, 2005 at 01:12 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Slightly off-topic, but I haven't found an answer... 896 Views / 3 Replies  
Slightly off-topic, but I haven't found an answer elsewhere...

I have a PM 7200/120 running OS 9.2.2

I returned this PCI wireless card, the reseller indicated it was incompatible with my Mac......
Posted by allensis, on Aug 19, 2005 at 08:47 PM, in macOS
Updated listing... 2,420 Views / 72 Replies  
All work great unless noted...in order of AGE.

+updated 9/12/05

Apple IIc - purchased new in 1987
Mac 68k (deceased and shelled)
Mac Plus (deceased)
PowerBook 100
PowerBook 145 (x4) ...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 17, 2005 at 12:25 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Anyone know of a OSX / HP printer driver that is... 653 Views / 3 Replies  
Anyone know of a OSX / HP printer driver that is bluetooth compliant?

I am using an older anycom BT / parellel adaptor on a HP952c. The Mac sees the BT adaptor but cannot find the proper printer...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 4, 2005 at 03:51 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Anyone know of a OSX / HP printer driver that is... 1,864 Views / 5 Replies  
Anyone know of a OSX / HP printer driver that is bluetooth compliant?

I am using an older anycom BT / parellel adaptor on a HP952c. The Mac sees the BT adaptor but cannot find the proper printer...
Posted by allensis, on Jul 29, 2005 at 05:01 AM, in Networking
BT and MAC OS X and HP printer 635 Views / 4 Replies  
Anyone know of a OSX / HP printer driver that is bluetooth compliant?

I am using an older anycom BT / parellel adaptor on a HP952c. The Mac sees the BT adaptor but cannot find the proper printer...
Posted by allensis, on Jul 29, 2005 at 04:59 AM, in Networking
I got it running. Thank goodness for the... 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
I got it running. Thank goodness for the previous version from PALM (not Handspring!).

I installed 4.2.1 and it recognizes and syncs with my Treo90 just fine.

Yippee!
Posted by allensis, on Jul 12, 2005 at 03:55 AM, in Applications
The installer just quits - unfinished and offers... 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
The installer just quits - unfinished and offers to quit or reinstall - gets to about 754 of 791 items.

Any suggestions?
Posted by allensis, on Jul 12, 2005 at 02:50 AM, in Applications
Again, how do I run the installer as 'root'? 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
Again, how do I run the installer as 'root'?
Posted by allensis, on Jul 8, 2005 at 12:24 PM, in Applications
So which 'previous' version did you install? And... 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
So which 'previous' version did you install? And is available in dl or did you happen to have it already?

Thanks.

joseph
Posted by allensis, on Jul 8, 2005 at 01:57 AM, in Applications
Call me dumb, this whole unix OS X thing is... 1,196 Views / 17 Replies  
Call me dumb, this whole unix OS X thing is beyond me, but exactly how do I install as the "ROOT" user?
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PB12" Aluminum
867/640/60gig
OS X (10.4.1) Tiger
Treo 90 (Handspring Palm v 4.02)

...
Posted by allensis, on Jul 7, 2005 at 01:25 PM, in Applications
I got it running!!! I did the disk... 711 Views / 7 Replies  
I got it running!!!

I did the disk permissions about 3 times - no luck.

Booted of the 10.4 disk - ran Disk First Aid, permissions - no luck.

Re-installed GoLive into a seperate folder on the...
Posted by allensis, on Jul 6, 2005 at 11:32 AM, in Applications
I too dislike the Adobe Forum.... Anyone... 711 Views / 7 Replies  
I too dislike the Adobe Forum....

Anyone know why my Adobe GoLive is the only app after a full CS suite install that will not run? Mac OS does not recognize it or give it the right icon. Does...
Posted by allensis, on Jul 5, 2005 at 04:28 PM, in Applications
Oops, forgot to mention I am a College... 1,913 Views / 26 Replies  
Oops, forgot to mention I am a College Student...no retail box.

What are the steps to do a RESTORE from my previous install disks?

Thanks,

joseph
Posted by allensis, on Jun 30, 2005 at 03:18 PM, in Applications
iPhoto 4 gone missing... 1,913 Views / 26 Replies  
:confused:

I had iPhoto with my original PB12" OS (10.2) and kept it updated through 10.2.3.

Just did a full install (clean hard drive) of Tiger (10.4) only to find out iPhoto is NOT included....
Posted by allensis, on Jun 30, 2005 at 03:04 PM, in Applications
If insurance covers it, perhaps they will replace... 1,242 Views / 13 Replies  
If insurance covers it, perhaps they will replace it and let you keep, or buy, the old one. Like buying back a "totaled" car.

In that case I would set it up as a permanent slide show computer...
Posted by allensis, on Jun 29, 2005 at 01:58 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Is this the right RAM? 998 Views / 10 Replies  
:thumbsup:
Not bad, $80 for 1G. Any rumors about how long before the 2G is more reasonable in cost? Will the 2G work in a Rev. 1 Alum. 12" PB? Is this the right stuff...
...
Posted by allensis, on Jun 29, 2005 at 01:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
New hard drive 998 Views / 10 Replies  
Where can I get a 7200rpm drive for my Rev 1 pb12"?

I suspect my 60g (5400) is failing.

thanks.
Posted by allensis, on Jun 28, 2005 at 06:01 PM, in Mac Notebooks
Poll: VST exp zip drive in PB5300? 430 Views / 0 Replies  
I cannot get an expansion bay zip 100 to work on my 5300ce.

Do I need specific drivers? If so, where can I download them?

Thanks,

joseph
Posted by allensis, on Oct 8, 2004 at 03:36 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Poll: VST zip expansion bay drive on PB5300 10,332 Views / 0 Replies  
I cannot get an expansion bay zip 100 to work on my 5300ce.

Do I need specific drivers? If so, where can I download them?

Thanks,

joseph
Posted by allensis, on Oct 8, 2004 at 03:26 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
USB shared printer over Airport Network 818 Views / 4 Replies  
I am having trouble using the shared USB printer on my airport network from OSX.

SPECS:

HP952C USB printer connected to:

PowerMac Beige G3 minitower (233/448/OS 9.2.2) connected to:
...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 7, 2004 at 06:13 PM, in Networking
It is my main line - and the only one, so I can't... 546 Views / 2 Replies  
It is my main line - and the only one, so I can't let the computer hog it.

I am using a software called modemABSutility that I found online last night and it now lets me CONNECT and DISCONNECT...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 4, 2004 at 10:34 AM, in Mac Desktops
Found it.... 505 Views / 4 Replies  
I found this application, works great for CONNECT and DISCONNECT of the airport modem from my desktop via ethernet.

ABSModemUtility

It can be downloaded from:
...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 4, 2004 at 03:24 AM, in Networking
Re: Re: Airport and ethernet users 505 Views / 4 Replies  
Sounds great let me know what it is when you get home.

joseph
Posted by allensis, on Aug 3, 2004 at 06:06 PM, in Networking
Airport and ethernet users 505 Views / 4 Replies  
I am using my Airport Basestation (BS) via ethernet to allow my PowerMac Beige G3/Mac OS 9 to connect via TCP/IP for the internet and email, as well as for AppleTalk access to the drives via sharing....
Posted by allensis, on Aug 3, 2004 at 12:43 PM, in Networking
Beige G3 via ethernet to Airport Basestation 9,903 Views / 0 Replies  
I am using my Airport Basestation (BS) via ethernet to allow my PowerMac Beige G3/Mac OS 9 to connect via TCP/IP for the internet and email, as well as for AppleTalk access to the drives via sharing....
Posted by allensis, on Aug 3, 2004 at 11:01 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Airport BaseStation and ethernet LAN 436 Views / 1 Replies  
I am using my Airport Basestation (BS) via ethernet to allow my PowerMac Beige G3/Mac OS 9 to connect via TCP/IP for the internet and email, as well as for AppleTalk access to the drives via sharing....
Posted by allensis, on Aug 3, 2004 at 11:00 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
How do I disconnect from my LAN/Modem 546 Views / 2 Replies  
I am using my Airport Basestation (BS) via ethernet to allow my PowerMac Beige G3/Mac OS 9 to connect via TCP/IP for the internet and email, as well as for AppleTalk access to the drives via sharing....
Posted by allensis, on Aug 3, 2004 at 10:59 AM, in Mac Desktops
OK, thanks for interupting the thread. Now as I... 497 Views / 7 Replies  
OK, thanks for interupting the thread. Now as I said before this is a HUGE problem!

I am basically unable to view any email that contains HTML info and have not found where to turn this option...
Posted by allensis, on Oct 29, 2001 at 01:12 PM, in Applications
Outlook Express issues 497 Views / 7 Replies  
I am having a HUGE problem with Outlook Express (v 5.0) on my PowerMac 6500/233 128Ram running OS 8.6.

Mainly whenever I try to read an HTML based email, the delay is unbearable and occassionally...
Posted by allensis, on Oct 25, 2001 at 03:04 PM, in Applications
Thanks for clearing that up, I appreciate it. ... 535 Views / 5 Replies  
Thanks for clearing that up, I appreciate it. Now the real question...

What is the least expensive and best way for me to add a CD-R to my system?

PowerMac 6500/225/192ram/20G/USB

Thanks.
Posted by allensis, on Sep 21, 2001 at 11:53 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
So is the SCSI chain that is inside my PowerMac... 535 Views / 5 Replies  
So is the SCSI chain that is inside my PowerMac 6500 for the internal CD and expansion bay an ATAPI item?

Or are ATAPI and SCSI completely different items, I thought they were.

Thanks.
Posted by allensis, on Sep 21, 2001 at 03:31 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Might be a dumb question... 535 Views / 5 Replies  
I have a PowerMac 6500 with SCSI and USB and I want to get a CD-R on the CHEAP!

Iomega has an internal 12x10x32x CDRW Atapi with Burn-proof.

Is there anyway to get an Atapi CD-R drive to work...
Posted by allensis, on Sep 19, 2001 at 06:30 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
IR w/ Digital Camera 475 Views / 0 Replies  
How can I xfer files to my Handspring Visor Deluxe from my HP618 digital camera. When I try, the visor 'knows' that something is IRing it and it is "waiting for sender".

I would love to store a...
Posted by allensis, on Aug 22, 2001 at 05:12 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
FS 3G hard drive BEST OFFER....sold 309 Views / 0 Replies  
This item is no longer available.
Posted by allensis, on Aug 3, 2001 at 03:39 PM, in Marketplace
Misc 4 Sale 285 Views / 0 Replies  
Pulled from a PowerMac 6500:

$50 3Gig IDE hard drive
$40 32MB 5.5v 168pin EDO ram
$20 256K L2 cache chip (works in many models - 7300 and up)

Thanks for shopping.
Posted by allensis, on Nov 15, 2000 at 06:19 PM, in Marketplace
PB 100 and internal modem 315 Views / 1 Replies  
I know there is a 14.4 internal model that works in a PB 100. I have found an internal 28.8 that is for the PB "100 series", will this also work in a pb 100? Sounds dumb, but I know there are...
Posted by allensis, on Nov 14, 2000 at 05:11 PM, in Mac Notebooks
OOPS, I should have said I am using Mac OS 8.6... 3,377 Views / 7 Replies  
OOPS, I should have said I am using Mac OS 8.6 (and loving it) on a PowerMac 6500/225.

Was 'At Ease' bundled in with any system software at any time? It seems like I used to have it but do not...
Posted by allensis, on Oct 26, 2000 at 12:58 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
HELP - Protect my Mac from my 4 year old... 3,377 Views / 7 Replies  
I am looking for some software that will allow my 4 year old to use his childrens CD-ROMS, but limit his access to the hard drive and the desktop. He is inches from destroying our data!

Does...
Posted by allensis, on Oct 25, 2000 at 07:10 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
You are correct, I did manage to 'hack' out some... 493 Views / 2 Replies  
You are correct, I did manage to 'hack' out some results but they were not great. I am using a Umax Astra 1220 that supposedly scans at 9600dpi, though I suspect that is interpolated.

By...
Posted by allensis, on Oct 9, 2000 at 03:26 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
scanner to slide scanner 493 Views / 2 Replies  
What would it take to turn my flatbed scanner into a slider scanner? Is it as simple as adding a bright/diffused light behind the slide and scanning?
Posted by allensis, on Oct 6, 2000 at 03:17 PM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
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