Re: NeoOffice 2.2.5 Patch 14 for PowerPC?

2013-06-05 Thread Scottls
Go to OldApps.com/mac and you should find what you're looking for as well as a bunch more useful apps for the older Macs. -- -- 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

Re: Max RAM for a G5?

2013-03-22 Thread Scottls
Also something you need to take into consideration is that the G5 architecture requires you to increase you RAM modules in pairs. Meaning, if the DIMM 1 Slot 1 (front slot) has a 2GB stick in it then the DIMM 2 Slot 2 (back slot) must also have a 2GB stick in it or the system might

Re: Dual 2.0ghz G5 won't boot after being unplugged overnight....

2012-09-28 Thread Scottls
The only thing I can think of is your system memory might need to be reseated or a stick or two (doubtfully all but that is a possibility as well) has become corrupted and needs to be replaced. I know if you go to apple.com/support and search 3 flashed and beeps along with your Power Macs

iBook G4... Dead?

2012-09-15 Thread Scottls
Also make sure it is not a malfunction cause by a faulty lid switch or bad PRAM battery buy disconnecting the power and pulling the battery out for 10 to 30 seconds and press the caps-lock button to make sure the LED is off and it is completely powered down. Then try booting it up again. If

Re: external wireless device for mac mini

2012-09-15 Thread Scottls
I'm sure this question was pretty much answered already but I just wanted to add another option which is what I did for this old PowerBook G3 Wall-street I'm still banging on. I got the universal WIFI adapter by IOGear. (model number GWU627) for less than $25 on sale at newegg.com. Instead

Music stream capture app?

2012-08-07 Thread Scottls
I'd also like to recomend Wiretap. It has lots of great features to help you as well. -- 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

Music stream capture app?

2012-08-06 Thread Scottls
I'd also like to recomend Wiretap. It has lots of great features to help you as well. -- 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

Re: Can you Burn DVD/CDs on PowerMac G3 400MHz?

2012-02-27 Thread Scottls
From the description you're giving it seems like you'll need at least a G4 1GHz. Anything else wouldn't be able to write DVD's or any kind or real photo editing. It also depends on what type of gaming you're looking to do. Any flash based games online would need that much as well or more. Also 1

Re: G4 PowerBook can't boot from Tiger Install DVD

2012-02-11 Thread Scottls
This is a bit of a workaround but this might work... If you have a USB hard drive enclosure install the newer 320GB into it and format it using the Mac OS extended (journaled) setting. With the original hard drive still in the G4 clone the contents of that hard drive onto the new one in the USB

Re: Webcam for Mac

2012-02-08 Thread Scottls
I'm sure you'll get a bunch of responses with this one but first search and download 'Macams' as it will allow you to run a multitude of different USB powered webcams. Second I would like to recommend a webcam by Rocketfish, model number RF-HDWEB. I prefer this one because it is capable of

A question about Flast....

2012-02-02 Thread Scottls
I have a few PPC Macs that I still use everyday because I can't afford to get any newer Apple computers. My worry is, my best PowerMac G5 with dual 2GHz processors and 7GB of RAM is having trouble running Flash 10 smoothly using my Firefox and Safari browsers, yet I found it runs much smoother on