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Power Mac 7600/132 - 2 questions
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I've got a Powermac 7600/132 that I'm reconditioning for my uncle. I've just put OS 9.1 on it, but my 9.2.1 CD doesn't want to install. Can this mac not handle 9.2? Also it needs a modem. Can I get a recommendation as to a good one that will work internally, natively? I'd like to keep the number of outside peripherals down for him, but if an external works better, I'll go with that too.
Thanks!!
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Hello,
You know, I have a 8600 (juke box) and it wouldn't let me install 9.2 euither. I think they are just too old. Are you getting a error message and an installer quit, or is it simply saying that it cannot install on that machine? If its the former your disk may be bad as My 9.2 disk went bad for some reason; just download the 9.2 update from apple. If its the latter, then I think its self-explanatory.
Good luck
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9.2 is only compatible with OS X compatible machines G3+. Personally II would put 8.6 on such a machine.
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Okay. Why 8.6? And second no one has mentioned the modem question. Thats my higher priority. Anyone?
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Join Date: Jun 2001
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8.6 would be better simply because it would run faster on this mac (unless of course you need OS 9 for features or compatibility). As for the modem you cannot get an internal one, you should go for a 56k external serial one, preferably made by US Robotics or something of similar quality.
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Moderator Emeritus  Join Date: Dec 2000
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Originally posted by n5tkn:
Can I get a recommendation as to a good one that will work internally, natively? I'd like to keep the number of outside peripherals down for him, but if an external works better, I'll go with that too.
Thanks!!
If you do need an external modem, do not go to the store to buy one. I've got one that I want to sell. It's a US Robotics modem, good quality. Email me if you would like to buy it.
/shameless plug
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Clinically Insane
Join Date: Oct 2000
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My 8600 runs 8.6 and I am totally happy with it. There are few things that I need that require 9, and 8.6 is just far less bloated. Especially if you don't have a lot of RAM in the machine 8.6 is just a better choice. And as far as the modem is concerned, US Robotics is a good choice. The only thing you really have to be concerned about is whether or not the modem has a Mac style (din 8) serial cable. I'd sell you my 33.6 if you'd like.
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