Thank you all for your helpful responses!!!
>From: JimWG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Time: 19 Jul 2002 22:22:04.0406 (UTC)
>On 7/19/02 4:53 PM, "JimWG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Greetings All:
>> I'm new on this fine list because I've recently acquired an orphaned
>> Powerbook 190 with a Zoom PC card modem from a recently deceased neighbor
>> whom I shall greatly miss.
>> Though I installed it 8.1 in bits and pieces (original 8.0 CD was
>> destroyed long ago and its back-up disks barely complete) and it (kinda)
>> reminds me of 9.1 though 8.1's a bit slower than 7.6.1. Since I didn't want
>> to go through the time and hassle of de-constructing an ideally set-up 8.1
>> configuration, what I did was to keep all my 8.1 files on-board but replaced
>> only the System and Finder files with those from 7.6.1. Works great, though
>> I had to let go of Sound Manger, but I gained in File Sharing via printer
>> port (8.1 file sharing files missed among the CD backup disks -- were they
>> any faster?). I'm now trying to create a working "mirror" of my 6320's most
>> essential files as a full system backup and a mobile platform (at last I've
>> been freed from my $$ dog of a Orb Disk! Anyone want one to keep and fix?)
>
>Certainly a novel approach to building the OS, but hey... if it works, who
>am I to say no? :-)
Yet it works, but I'm electing 8.1's elegance and features over 7.6.1's speed.
>> What I'd like any Mac maven to tip me about is whether there are any
>> sites that (I'll trry to explain it right) that has a "max version of
>> software that runs on this type of OS and machine" chart that lists all the
>> Mac software out there that will max-out your particular machine i.e.;
>> what's the max version of QT, Graphic Converter, Nisus, Eudora and Netscape
>> can I run on my 190, etc.
>
>I don't know of one. Would be an absolute nightmare to keep it updated too.
A blend of Version Tracker and InformINIT would be perfect!
So far my serious max version muscle apps are:
Eudora 3.1.3
OE 4.5
IE 4.5 but now iCab (68k) 2.8.1 instead. Far greater speed and
stability and current features, even over it's PPC version!
Graphics Converter 4.0
>However, since you
>say that you are using RAM Doubler, that leads me to believe that lack of
>RAM may be an issue for you. Many, many, many applications don't like RAM
>Doubler, so you mind find that it will be less help to you than you had hoped.
I have 32k on-board RAM, RAM-Doubled to 64. I couldn't ask for more,
even with Graphic Converter going at full tilt.
>> Other things I'd like is your advice on a good replacement 190 icon to
I found a very nice 190/5300 desktop icon replacement at Rainbow Icon.
>> the lid hinges of my 190 groans and creaks like a haunted house
>>whenever I open/close it.
>
>one drop 3-in-1 Oil for electric motors (not general) does the trick!
I'll have to try Home Depot; neighborhood hardwares don't seem to carry it.
>> Can I somehow Hotsync my Palm III via the printer port?
>
>Absolutely. No problem at all. You'll need to get a Mac serial adapter for
>it, but you can get those at any CompUSA for about 5 or 6 bucks.
Got the cradle hooked in but there's a hitch. There's no 68k Palm
HotSync software. Palm Buddy does connect up on the 190 however you
can only download files from your Palm. Trying to feed your Palm
files only results in a stall. Also you have no 68k programs to
convert text files into .doc files prior uploading anyway. If Small
Dog has a 190 infra-red card and the software maybe I can do some
HotSyncing that way.
>No idea. Sorry. This is just one I would have to see to understand.
I'll try to take a pix of it when it crops up again.
>> Since I received this 190 as a donation I don't have all the
>>backup files, so that means I can't do a 8.1 file sharing because
>>those file sharing files on their floppies are long lost.
>
> Check out a MAC user group. Some's bound to have a 8.1 CD
The closest is "miles & miles" away I fear, and having two jobs I
just don't have the time. So though I miss having 8.1's file sharing
files, we might get by via the I-net to proxy file sharing instead.
>Good luck with the new toy,
Well, beyond its sentimental value, hopefully it'll be more than a
toy since this 190's going to be doing p/t double duty to log and
profile calls with the Manorville (NY) Volunteer FD Brigade's
paramedic bus. Quite a rugged little machine! ;-)
I'm hoping Small Dog Inc. has enough antique hardware to help give
this 190 doggie some pep, like a new mouse and a larger hard drive
and if possible a CD. Gotta find out the offerings and options there.
Thanks all!
JimWG
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