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Ted On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 15:16:04 -0700, Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Feb 7, 2005, at 2:40 PM, Erich Zechar wrote: > > > Hello. I am the new owner of a (free) PB 520c. It came without any > > cords, etc, but after fetching an AC adapter I was surprised to find > > it powers up and into OS 7.6.1. Unfortunately it is devoid of an > > Applications folder, so no apps yet. > > > > On a classic Mac apps can reside anywhere. The 'Applications' folder is > merely a helpful suggestion of where to put the things. > > I've seen macs with apps stored is all sorts of unlikely places, > including one person who always put all their applications in a folder > in the System folder. > > > > My ambitions are modest - I don't need a new processor or probably > > even PCMCIA support. If I can get it to word process and communicate > > with my G4 iMac, that's great. If I can connect to, browse, and send > > email via internet it would be a pleasant surprise. I don't want to > > spend much if any money. > > > > Questions: > > Should I stick with system 7.6.1? > > Depends on the memory. If you have a lot, I like 8.1 better than 7.6, > but 7.6 will work better with less ram. > > > Is it easy to connect to Broadband? What do I need - a twisted pair > > receiver, but any programs or protocol, etc? > > You'll need an AAUI > 10-base-t tranceiver. Other than that that's all > you'll really need. Since it's got built in ethernet and 7.6 runs Open > Transport, it has no problems connecting to networks. > > > Remember, I'm an OSX native. > > Well, it's different... > > > Where can I get good Apps, for free or real cheap? > > Well, whatever you're looking for, there's a variety of choice. > > People like iCab as a web browser, or netscape 4.7 will work, albeit > sluggishly. > > If you have an imap email account I recommend Mail Drop as a mail > client <http://carl-bell-2.baylor.edu/~Carl_Bell/Mail_Drop/> fast, > light on resources and works like a charm. It doesn't do POP however. > > Good ol' Cyberdog runs on that one too. and it's a decent POP mailer, > though the web browser is quite out of date by now. Old version of > Eudora work as well, if you can find them. > > The old WordPerfect for Mac works on this one, it's floating about on > the web somewhere. I have a copy floating about somewhere, tell me if > you can't find it. > > So do old versions of AppleWorks. > > Connecting with your G4 is easy Powerbook to G4; simply install > Appleshare client 3.8 <http://tinyurl.com/6vcp3> (Apple's web site) and > enter the ip address of the G4 in the chooser. > > To mount folders on the powerbook form the G4 you'll need to install > ShareWay IP. This is costly, and since you can mount the G4 from the PB > not really needed. > > Depending on how unixy you are with OS X, you'll want a SSH client for > the 530; I use Nifty Telnet SSH > <http://www.lysator.liu.se/~jonasw/freeware/niftyssh/> > > I routinely run MacDraw and MacWrite on my 540, Graphics Converter, > bunch of stuff. > > The key, though, is memory, and unfortunately it costs: a 32 Meg > upgrade is $79 at Data Memory Systems. But that gets you 36 megs total, > which is enough to do quite a bit. > > Drives, too are pricey because they're SCSI. You can find adapters to > use IDE drives but they cost more than the thing is worth. > > -- > Bruce Johnson > University of Arizona > College of Pha acy > Information Technology Group > > Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > > -- > 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! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
