Firewire is not bootable on the B&W. The GeeThree StealthPort does not act as a printer port under OS X; you can only use it as a modem port.
I don't get the SCSI question, really. Adding a 2nd hard drive, internal or external, shouldn't slow down anything on a 2930. Adding an old SCSI 2 or SCSI 1 device, like a scanner might. Try the Adaptec site website for FAQs and manuals for an answer. The 2930 *will* slow down a fast drive. If you want Ultra160 performance from a drive, then go for an Ultra160 card. (Why do you need that kind of performance on a B&W G3, btw?) On Tuesday, September 3, 2002, at 06:14 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> 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. > > 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> > -- 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>
