> > > FYI -- My Laserwriter LS died this summer - purchased 12/1991. I imagine that > would be a typical lifespan for these. > > I have a similar machine (Blue G3/400 MHz/SCSI), and have been told not to > attach anything to the external SCSI because it will slow down the entire > chain. I bought/attached an Adaptec PD 2930U card for peripherals, haven't > used it yet but am close to trying a SCSI CD burner. > > My turn, will I slow down SCSI by adding a 2nd internal SCSI drive -- a > fast/faster UW2 or 160 variety? > Firewire would be an option (better?) if it is bootable. I am looking ahead > to OS X. > > thanks, dave
I dont believe the firewire is bootable on the B&W < not sure about the usb > as far as your printer or any serial port external your best bet would probably be to get a StealthPort by GeeThree < adds a serial port where the modem is suppose to go-easy install > there is also another brand type as the Stealthport but cant remember. can get a stealth port for $20 or so off ebay. as far as a scsi card/pci goes my advice would be to make certian it is Bootable some are some arent. meaning, your HD wont mount on start up and there wont be any power managment controll over it < it will just run and run-getting quite hot >. you'll have to do things manually < mount drive with scsi probe and unplug power feed to drive to get it to turn off and not run<spin> >. I think the PD 2930 is bootable. -- 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>
