Hello-- I am new to the list, and just in time to find some discussion on what brings me here: a Q630.
I use a G3 and G4 for my real work, but have inherited this machine. It is supposed to be broken, but I assume that the problem is Norton or reinstall fixable. This machine has one memory slot, and vacant "LC PDS," "communication," and "video in" slots. It has no SCSI or ethernet that I can see. I am struggling with whether to invest energy in this. If someone is willing to help (or point to a Faq), I have the following questions: What do people use these things for if you already have machines for real work? I was thinking of a backup server, but I can see no benefit from offloading that from my main machine. And because no ethernet or scsi this machine is disqualified. One thing I really miss from the old days was my YoYo caller ID device. That alone is what I am thinking will motivate this project: a standalone, high class caller management center. But then, I'll have to probably go with a non-yoyo solution. I see that there are some shareware products that work with some modems. This seems ideal. Does anyone do this? On the other hand, I have an old Intel box (pentium 90) that can probably host a linux or windows solution that may be nicer. I have scant experience with non-Mac boxes but have someone whose experience I can tap. Would you go with a free '40 Mac for this, or a free Pentium box? Best, Ted -- Quadlist 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> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
