>I am trying to get these two machines on a cable-modem >internet connection; actually, my mac's will be on a >router that originates from a pc. The 580 seems to >have an ethernet port, but the 520 doesn't. >Suggestions? > >Also, what's the going rate these days for memory for >these machines?
The 580 is a 68040, so that's a piece of cake. MacOS 8.1, Open Transport, Configure the TCP/IP control panel according to the instructions provided by the router software. (Probably something along the lines of; Always Active, Connect Via Ethernet, Get IP from DHCP Server, and a DNS Server Address or two) The 580 will use standard 72 Pin Simms. Some have two slots, some have one. I bought a 32 MB module a while back for $14. Try macsolutions.com. Service is a bit slower that some, but not horrendous, but I always get what I order. The 520 has no Ethernet, you say? Gimme a minute. Okay, it does have an LC PDS slot. Check on eBay for an Ethernet card compatible with a LC, LC II, LC II, 475, 605, 476, or Performa 520. It also has one 72 Pin SIMM slot, and wil use the same memory as the 580. Sith the 25 MHz 68030, I'd uses System 7.5.5 (Free!) and install Open Trasport, then configure it the same as the 580. Actually, if you feel a craving for speed, 7.5.5 works quite well on 68k machines, so you could use it on the 580 as well. It's only on the PPC macs that the buggy 68k emulator causes constant type 11 errors. Have fun. -- 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
