Just got back my (24k )dial-up- so I can limp along--need to download an update on the printer driver for the brand new printer er that Apple had as a promo- and I cannot do it since it says it will take 4 hours--I will try later, but it usually conks out a fee hours into the download... Can I make sure I understand, please? You had a G4 desktop but it died, and now you've replaced it with a current-model iMac which has SnowLeopard (Mac OS 10·6)?
Yes If so, then you will be able to run Quark 7 (the version that was current in May 2008) or later versions on it. My MacBook Pro flies SnowLeopard and runs Quark 7.31 without any problems. If you have an earlier version of Quark, it may well not run run on SnowLeopard because it will need a mac with a PowerPC chip (a G5 mac or earlier) and probably a 'classic' (Mac OS9 or earlier) environment. So the simplest solution will be the Quark upgrade you mention. However, if your iMac arrives and you need access to your old Quark files right now, then you could use Sheepshaver to install a 'classic' mac environment on your imac. Then install Quark V4 or V5 (i.e. whatever version of Quark you currently have) into this environment and off you go. There's a great walkthrough for installing Sheepshaver here: http://www.emaculation.com/doku.php/sheepshaver_mac_os_x_setup Let me see if I have this right-myself-- I was running 7.3 in OS 10.4.6(I think). I installed that on that iMac (10.6.2) and it refuses to open. Do I understand you to be saying you are running 7.3.1 in OS 10.6 with no problem? Want to be sure I have this straight before I bleed out more money. My business files are in Quark (don't ask)--meaning I cannot do my taxes until I can access them--plus TurboTax said I willl need DSL to download any updates--and there always are a few--sigh. > Were my Pismo and I in Maryland, we'd come over and have a go at these disks. (My Pismo has a 250MB zip drive.) We're in Scotland, so that falls. Someone has suggested you get a desktop mac and put your G4's hard disk and a Zip drive into it. I'd suggest looking on iFixit.com or similar for installation instructions. If you need, I have a 250MB zip drive that will fit into a G4 desktop mac. (I used in in my 2002 'Quicksilver' G4/800.) Failing that, you could post your Zip disks to me and I'll copy the contents to CDs and/or flash drives. Thank you for the offer- but for this moment- if I can get into Quark, I will have time to breathe and think. The only way I got files from the G-4 to the Wallstreet (presuming I can breathe life back into it!) was through the 100MB zip disc module (i.e. the G-4's 250 zip drive could read the 100 disc- but the Wallstreet cannot read the 250s from the G-4)--otherwise, if I can resurrect the Wallstreet-it could open them for me, but.... For getting stuff off the HD from your WallStreet (I'm sure others will in with what's actually gone wrong with the mac), you could get a small USB or FireWire enclosure for the hard disk. (Make sure it's one for IDE hard disks, not SATA hard disks - you may need to resort to eBay.) Then extract the HD from the WallStreet. (Again, I'd suggest looking on iFixit.com), put it in the enclosure and connect that your iMac. I have a FireWire enclosure that would fit the bill. I won't suggest you post me your WallStreet HD but I'm happy to lend the enclosure to you, if you'll cover postage. However, I'd suggest you get the WallStreet fixed before trying data-transplants like this. It's always great to resurrect macs, not just to get at the data but to be able to say 'I fixed that. I rock!' YES- for now I want to nurse the dead Wallstreet back to life/health--but have absolutely no idea wht to try since my simple (AHA! moment) did not work! And remember, you did the most important thing - you made backups! Yeah but I have no way of accessing the files--and I was soooo proud of myself! Again- thanks--now I just need to figure out what i wrong.... -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
