And here's a flash addenda to my previous... Here is that PB to SCSI connector for a really good price in the clearance items (PI 10042 $9.95) at datamem. http://www.datamem.com/misc.asp
I am picking up old messages, but you mentioned that you have an external CD drive. Why not just get one of the connectors you need to go from PB to SCSI? They are only about $30 US. Then you can connect anything SCSI to that PB, not just your CD drive. And you will be able to install off the CD. Donna Pointer-- iMac, ergo iAm > Re: NN Version > >>> > I'm a little out of my depth with this new 5300c powerbook. It just dawned on > me that my old SCSI CD ROM won't even plug into the book. The minimum OS is > 7.5.3 and the lowest I have on floppy is 7.5. Is file sharing (which I do > frequently) possible even before the empty powerbook HD is updated and a > system installed on it? Is it possible to have my 7.6.1 CD loaded on one of > my 040's and then to install that OS to the powerbook via file sharing? > That's the highest OS I have on CD. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
