>> 1) I put a firewire card in my G3 Minitower and it sees it fine. While >> in >> there, I see the internal firewire port. Found a cable that fits in >> there >> and plugged it in. Now I have a firewire cable sticking out of the >> case (I >> don't care, never put the cover on anyway). What is the true purpose >> of that >> internal port? > > The intention was to provide an internal FW link to internally mounted > FW drives, when native ones materialized. > > They never really did. > > I have a cable connected to mine, snaked out through the floppy disk > opening (the FDD is long gone) fro easily connecting my Video camera, > rather than fussing around in back. > > They can also be used to provide a connection for front-mounted ports > like you can find for PC's. > > -- > "Wherever you go, there you are." - B. Banzai, Ph.D. > Bruce Johnson
Wow thanks everyone for the information on the stuff on the personality card and the links. Very informative! I'm just curious with that stuff, yanno? And Bruce, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear about the internal FW port. And I have done exactly that (snaking cable out for easy hook-up to camcorder) so I have a little more leeway instead of breaking my neck getting to the back of Mac. A front-mounted port would be awesome! But all the slots are filled with drives, darnit! Thanks again, I knew I could count on the wonderful G-listers for answers! You all are GREAT! Deb in Rhode Island -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
