> > Hello G List Gurus, > > Having just bought a G3 a week ago I'm new to this list and in need of some > newbie help please. > > 1. This is a beige desktop G3, 233mhz, 128meg (how can I tell whether it's a > Rev A, B or C & does it matter?) > > 2. I have 4 external scsi items one of which is a Zip. They are in exactly > the same config as on my previous 7100 which had no trouble. However the Zip > seems to be causing trouble on the G3. Sometimes I cannot boot even with a > system CD unless the Zip power is disconnected. Leaving it connected to scsi > with no power gives no problems. > I have tried removing the Zip extension but this does not eliminate > crashing. What to do? > Try changing the order of the items on the SCSI chain. Some SCSI chains are more picky than others
> 3. Outlook Express which I am also using for the first time (it has a few > features I prefer over Eudora, my former client) also crashes randomly. I > have upped the memory a bit. Any suggestions to crashproof it? > Try compacting the message and database files. Hold the option key when you start the app. > 4. Where does OE keep its mail folders? They aren't in the OE main folder. > There should be a folder inside the OE folder called identities. try the main user inside it. Newer versions store data inside your Documents folder in a microsoft folder. > 5. Any of the iTools useful? I using Toast 5 for CRW burning; I gather > there's a conflict with Toast & iTunes; stay with Toast? > If you want to copy CD's or store data use Toast. If you want to make music CD's use iTunes, it can convert to aiff format from MP3 and burn your CD in one shot. You can create 2 startup sets one for Toast and the other for iTunes. > 6. Is it necessary to keep those ATI extensions since this has no video > hardware other than the basic card? Any unused extensions or control panels can be removed or deactivated. don't delete them until you are sure you don't need them. Use "Extension Manager", or Conflict Catcher if you have it, to deactivate them. > > 7. If you were to add some really useful upgrades what would you suggest? > Faster G3 chip would be nice. > 7. And what else do a I need to know t be a happy G3 camper? > > Thanks for any suggestions! > > Paul -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
