Re: Zip drive on an MDD G4
Hi John! I myself haven't seen a G4 MDD with a Zip-drive, but they do exist, albeit in small numbers. I suspect the mounting of the ZIP-drive in the MDD to be similar to how they were mounted in preceding G4's: mounted flush to the front panel, with the opening in the front panel having the exact shape of the opening on the ZIP-drive. The bracket inside is a HDD bracket and a standard PC ZIP-drive can be mounted (they don't even differ from each other I believe). The door/latch/panel that provides acces to the ZIP-drive simply snaps into place on the QS, but might differ on the MDD. Greetings, Eelco. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Zip drive on an MDD G4
I have a MDD G4 PowerMac and wanted a Zip drive for it, so I found one on eBay. It makes it easy to Sneaker Net files between my MDD and a bunch of my other old computers that also have Zip drives, but I don't have connected to my local network. I already had a Zip drive to install in my MDD, but to get the faceplate for my MDD, I had to buy the faceplate and the Zip drive together and ended up getting a Zip 750 drive with the faceplate. Both Mirrored Drive Doors were replaced with the lower door having a slot for the Zip drive and being fixed in place, non-opening, plus it came with the 5.25 to 3.5 bracket to position the Zip drive in the right place to line up with the slot hole in the MDD faceplate. Not sure how many were sold with the Zip option, but you can probably find one for sale on eBay or Craigslist in your area, if you look long enough. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
G4 Cube and Quicksilver
I recently acquired a Cube, tower 2 monitors through a freebee day at one of the Mac forums I frequent. Free except for fairly hefty shipping. Everything powers up but only to the point of the dreaded flashing '?'. Does this indicate a need for install of a fresh OS or perhaps HD problems? PS: the grandson (16) is intent on learning Macs from the ground up and this acquisition was with that intent, but need to get him launched to make that available. Sorry if this is too wordy. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Upgrade question
Martin N Running MorphOS v2.6 (Nov 2010) on Mac Mini, Moderator of MiniDisc,amithlonopen,bwfc Yahoogroups @Martin N, Are you thinking of getting a G5 PowerMac because of the possibility that it will be able to run MorphOS in the future? I know that was one of the main reasons for me when looking to purchase my Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac, but I also wanted it to run Final Cut Pro Studio to do some video editing. It sits next to my old Amiga A4000 Power Tower w/ CyberStorm 233Mhz PPC NewTek Video Toaster/Flyer system inside and my A2000 w/GVP TekMagic 68060 accelerator and V-Lab Motion video editing system. Amiga's were the first great Video Editing computers. Too bad the management at Commodore didn't know how to market them and ran the company into the ground. It is likely to be a long wait before MorphOS3.x that contains support for the G5 PowerMacs. I am guessing at least 6 to 12 months and maybe as long as 18 to 24 months. If you wait until it is released, the prices of G5 PowerMac's will have continued to drop and you might be able to find one for only $150 to $250. They should make for great systems to run MorphOS on, as MorphOS2.7 already flies on my 1.42GHz G4 PowerMac and 1.5GHz MacMini. All we need now is more native MorphOS software, so I am teaching myself to program and will begin writing programs just for MorphOS in the near future. I also notice from your signature that you are running MorphOS2.6 on your MacMini. Why haven't you installed the free upgrade to 2.7? It is really great that all the upgrades from 2.0 to 2.7 and soon to 3.0 have been free to registered users. I have read that they are going to lower the price for MorphOS registration for all models except the G4 PowerBooks, but don't know when, or by how much. Regards, AmigaDave Running MorphOS2.7 registered on my 1.42GHz G4 MDD PowerMac, 1.5GHz G4 MacMini, Efika 5200b, plus MorphOS3.0 beta on both my 15 17 1.67GHz G4 PowerBooks, with a Dual 2.7GHz G5 PowerMac running MacOSX 10.5.8 Ubuntu PPC 10.10 waiting for support on MorphOS3.x. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Upgrade question
On Dec 2, 2011, at 12:50 PM, Martin N wrote: Lo, At 04:49 02/12/2011, you wrote: Il giorno 1-12-2011 23:19, Martin N ha scritto: Thanks for the archive information, it looks like i will have to ask a seller on ebay to take a photo of the inside to determine if it is the more reliable Panasonic. He will have to do some disassembly, I think, to get to the cooling unit. On my G5, it wasn't obvious just opening it. All you need to do is slip off the G5 processor cover and if you see copper tubing it's a Panasonic. John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA MacPro 2.66 Quad Nehalem -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: G4 Cube and Quicksilver
-- Original message -- Subject: G4 Cube and Quicksilver Date:Saturday, 03. December 2011 From:Roger Faulkner rfaulkne...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Everything powers up but only to the point of the dreaded flashing '?'. Does this indicate a need for install of a fresh OS or perhaps HD problems? Your Mac doesn't find a suitable start volume. Hence the question mark. You could try to use the Option key to get a list of volumes containing a bootable system, but I doubt this will help. It most certainly points to: missing OS. PS: the grandson (16) is intent on learning Macs from the ground up and this acquisition was with that intent, but need to get him launched to make that available. Sorry if this is too wordy. You need to get a copy of Mac OS or Mac OS X supported by your Mac(s). Or get a hard drive with a preinstalled Mac OS/Mac OS X, but this is not a very clean solution. If you have a friend with a Mac this may work well thou. Cheers, Andreas aka Mac User #330250 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
WTB: PowerBook g3
I'm looking for a reasonably priced PowerBook g3 pismo. I just want to be able to take my classic apps with me as I still use a few. eBay users seem to want quite a bit of money for such old machines. Doesn't have to have power adapter or battery as I can get those cheap on amazon. If anyone has one they'd be willing to sell, that'd be awesome. Thanks -T.M. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Zip drive on an MDD G4
On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM, David W. Morris bbh...@gmail.com wrote: Both Mirrored Drive Doors were replaced with the lower door having a slot for the Zip drive and being fixed in place, non-opening, plus it came with the 5.25 to 3.5 bracket to position the Zip drive in the right place to line up with the slot hole in the MDD faceplate. So, it looks like this: https://secure.flickr.com/photos/moparx/4009871698/ Thanks... John -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Upgrade question
All you need to do is slip off the G5 processor cover and if you see copper tubing it's a Panasonic. If I remember correctly, the copper tubing on the Panasonic Liquid Cooling Systems is painted, or anodized a silver color, so don't get confused that it isn't copper colored. The other LCS units use rubber hoses, not metal tubing, so it is easy to tell them apart. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Upgrade question
On Dec 3, 2011, at 10:29 AM, David W. Morris wrote: All you need to do is slip off the G5 processor cover and if you see copper tubing it's a Panasonic. If I remember correctly, the copper tubing on the Panasonic Liquid Cooling Systems is painted, or anodized a silver color, so don't get confused that it isn't copper colored. The other LCS units use rubber hoses, not metal tubing, so it is easy to tell them apart. Here is the one in my G5 Dual 2.7. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/36728487/LCS%20Mac.zip John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA MacPro 2.66 Quad Nehalem -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: G4 Cube and Quicksilver
On Dec 3, 2011, at 1:39 AM, Roger Faulkner wrote: I recently acquired a Cube, tower 2 monitors through a freebee day at one of the Mac forums I frequent. Free except for fairly hefty shipping. Everything powers up but only to the point of the dreaded flashing '?'. Does this indicate a need for install of a fresh OS or perhaps HD problems? PS: the grandson (16) is intent on learning Macs from the ground up and this acquisition was with that intent, but need to get him launched to make that available. Sorry if this is too wordy. That sounds like a loose video card or missing RAM. John Carmonne Yorba Linda CA 92886 USA MacPro 2.66 Quad Nehalem -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: G4 Cube and Quicksilver
Roger, There is the possibility that everything is OK but there is no operating system installed. Try booting it from an OS X DVD. Cubes are delicate creatures, and events such as shipping can mess up their internal connections. I had the same experience with a Cube I got from a fellow swapper (hey John ;-). Opening it up and re-seating cables, cards and other possibly loose stuff solved my case. HTH, Felix On Dec 3, 4:39 am, Roger Faulkner rfaulkne...@gmail.com wrote: I recently acquired a Cube, tower 2 monitors through a freebee day at one of the Mac forums I frequent. Free except for fairly hefty shipping. Everything powers up but only to the point of the dreaded flashing '?'. Does this indicate a need for install of a fresh OS or perhaps HD problems? PS: the grandson (16) is intent on learning Macs from the ground up and this acquisition was with that intent, but need to get him launched to make that available. Sorry if this is too wordy. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Entourage in MS 2008 Question
Greetings all, I use Entourage in MS 2008 for my email client needs, this on a PMac G5 running 10.5.8. Someone recently tried to send me a .exe driver for my WIn laptop. Entourage states it is blocking this potentially unsafe attachment and indeed does not show it as an attachment when I open the email. This has happened before to me, and begs the question: how do I tell Entourage to unblock it? or not to be preemptive re: attachments altogether. I could not find a control element to turn this feature off. Any help appreciated, thank you. Regards, Dana -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Entourage in MS 2008 Question
On Dec 3, 2011, at 9:44 PM, DLC wrote: Someone recently tried to send me a .exe driver for my Win laptop. Have'm resend the driver compressed (.zip). -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Entourage in MS 2008 Question
On 2011/12/03 21:03, Kris Tilford so eloquently wrote: On Dec 3, 2011, at 9:44 PM, DLC wrote: Someone recently tried to send me a .exe driver for my Win laptop. Have'm resend the driver compressed (.zip). And without exe in the file name. Tina -- Acceleron: HP Presario 2.8GHz Celeron D 2GB RAM Discrete graphics XP Pro Luxo Jr: iMac 20 USB 2 1.25GHz G4 2GB RAM GeForceFX5200 Ultra 64MB VRAM 10.4.11 Worm: PowerBook G4 15 HR-DLSD 1.67GHz G4 2GB RAM Radeon 9700 128MB VRAM 10.5.8 Quadrophenia: Mac Pro Mid-2010 2.8 GHz QC 6 GB RAM Radeon HD 5770 1GB VRAM 10.6.8 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
