Re: When Macs go evil
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:52 AM, Bequette Jeff jbeque...@tconl.com wrote: I was going to mention Rush. I remember him extolling the virtues of Powerbooks what back in 1990 when they first came out... JT Always thought Rush using Mac's was a good thing-now if I convert him to bicycle commuting. And a job as an aide in a Nursing home. Oh, skip that he would probably be one of those dark angel types trying to euthenize the residents. All the res!dents! -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ http://twitter.com/FluxStringer http://mog.com/FluxMuse -- 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: When Macs go evil
At 9:16 AM + 2/25/2010, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:52 AM, Bequette Jeff wrote: I was going to mention Rush. I remember him extolling the virtues of Powerbooks what back in 1990 when they first came out... Always thought Rush using Mac's was a good thing-now if I convert him to bicycle commuting. And a job as an aide in a Nursing home. Oh, skip that he would probably be one of those dark angel types trying to euthenize the residents. All the res!dents! Does Limbaugh use/have Macs on his set? Many tv personalities are propped up by their, um, props. How much more evil would he be if he had no Mac? Saw a ruby iMac G3 on a zombie movie last night. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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: Connector identification assistance needed
On 24 February 2010, Jonas Lopez wrote: It has three connectors on it. I suspect it was built during the time when no specific decision was made as to which connector was to be used, so they put three on it, hoping one would work. The DB-25 with pins (male) and the very big round 5 pin that was used on old PCs and that is converted to the small round 6 pin like our keyboard and mouse - the ADB with holes (female) and then I found a green converter that will take me from the ADB (has pins) to the square, USB, but the USB is female like thoes on the back of the G4s, so I can't plug it in for a test. NOW, you point out that their is some - requires an active converter, does this also apply to a webcam. Maybe this is a lost cause? Jonas, The problem is, they are not the same connector. The webcam you have uses a DB-25 parallel port (IEEE 1284) for data communication along with an AT port for power. (AT and PS/2 can be converted with a simple passive converter, due to the standards being identical, electrically. Also, DB-25 is found on some older Macs, but for the external SCSI interface, not IEEE 1284) IIRC, neither will work on a Macintosh, without some serious work. Also, the round connectors, though they look similar, are quite different in implementation. ADB is completely incompatible with PS/2, although the plugs look similar, and if you try, the PS/2 keyboard won't plug into the ADB port. (ADB uses a mini-DIN-4, as opposed to a mini-DIN-6 connector, with a differently positioned and shaped square pin to position the connector) If the webcam was designed for a Mac, at that time, it should have had a round mini DIN-8 connector for data communications (RS-422) and then I'd think it would draw power from the ADB bus. Sorry to continue disappointing, Caleb -- 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
Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
I can certainly recommend Lindy USB Mac specific keyboards. They use switches rather than a membrane, so they're very positive action (although not the quietest in the world!) and also have two USB sockets so rodents can be plugged in. Don't know if they still make them to this standard: I've bought all 4 of mine off ebay and they date back to G3 days, and come in various Mac colours. They work well, and are relatively easy to dismantle for cleaning purposes. They have a similar feel to the classic IBM AT keyboards that everyone used to love in XT/ 286 days! Regards, Dan. -- 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: When Macs go evil
Dan wrote: Does Limbaugh use/have Macs on his set? Many tv personalities are propped up by their, um, props. How much more evil would he be if he had no Mac? Saw a ruby iMac G3 on a zombie movie last night. - Dan. From what I have seen of radio studios, he probably has everything under the sun in there. I remember him yakking about Time Machine at some point. Apple sponsored the X-Files one season. Macs all over FBI hq. While the heroes were FBI their enemies were frequently FBI, so dunno if that is evil or a gray area. Apparently the FBI did use Macs quite a bit. dunno nowadays -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
On Wed, 2010-02-24 at 21:28 -0800, Austin Leeds wrote: So, my question is, are there any of you out there that use keyboards in the caliber of the Apple Extended Keyboard and the IBM Model M? How do you like them, and would they be worth carrying around (with a USB adapter, of course)? I have an Extended Keyboard II, a Model M, a Sun Type 5c and a Dell AT101W that I have on several different machines, but when I need to carry an external board to class, I always go for the AEKII, because it is my favorite out of the lot. I'll try and give my benefits and drawbacks to each (minus the 5c, because you have to build your own adapters for those.. It speaks TTL RS-232 over what looks like a Mac serial port(RS-422)) AEKII: Benefits - Great feel, not /too/ heavy, at only ~4.5 lbs. Very quiet for a mechanical board. Plus, it has all the Mac keys already. Drawbacks - ADB-USB converters are a pain to find, are more expensive than a Model M with a PS/2 to USB converter. Model M: Benefits - Wonderful feel, my favorite out of my collection. Very substantial build, makes an excellent improvised weapon. Bliss to type on. Drawbacks - Very, very heavy. Let me emphasize heavy... It makes my Lombards or my ThinkPad seem light in comparison. It is also loud. Very loud, and I've been booted from a class for using it instead of my built-in keyboard before. Only 101 keys, so no Command key. Dell AT101W: Benefits - Fairly cheap, well-built (not quite as well as the AEKII, but very close) and uses the Alps switches, like the AEKII. Also fun to type on. PS/2 to USB converters are cheaper than ADB to USB converters, by a lot. Available in black, as well as beige. Looks a lot like the AEKII. Drawbacks - Have to look at Windows keys, keycaps nearly impossible to remove (like the AEKII), Dell logo. Key lettering can wear pretty badly on the black ones. Keyboards are very subjective, though. Personally, I like the AEKII, but honestly, if I didn't need an ADB board, I'd get the Dell, because it looks almost identical, has the same switches and is cheaper to make work on a modern Mac. Just my $0.02, Caleb -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
Lindy would be great if I lived in the UK. I believe the North American equivalent would be the Matias Tactile Pro (now in it's third revision), which is made in Canada and sells for $149. I'm not quite that obsessed yet. The IBM AT keyboard is known as the Model M, and it came in several revisions, from ancient to fairly modern. The mechanisms in the Model M are buckled spring keycaps, while the Apple Extended and Extended II use Alps keycaps, just like the Tactile Pro series. (I just found all this out last night, but I'm pretty sure I used a Model M or similar in kindergarten on our old Win 3.1 PCs) I'm going to be weighing the Alps vs. the buckled springs, and I'll see what I come up with. Perhaps I'll look at a trackball while I'm at it (whoa, I just had a 90's moment). Thanks for the advice, though. On Feb 25, 7:43 am, Dan Stobbs autolycus.mercat...@googlemail.com wrote: I can certainly recommend Lindy USB Mac specific keyboards. They use switches rather than a membrane, so they're very positive action (although not the quietest in the world!) and also have two USB sockets so rodents can be plugged in. Don't know if they still make them to this standard: I've bought all 4 of mine off ebay and they date back to G3 days, and come in various Mac colours. They work well, and are relatively easy to dismantle for cleaning purposes. They have a similar feel to the classic IBM AT keyboards that everyone used to love in XT/ 286 days! Regards, Dan. -- 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: Connector identification assistance needed
From: Caleb S. Cupples calebcupplessocial...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Connector identification assistance needed To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 5:45 AM On 24 February 2010, Jonas Lopez wrote: It has three connectors on it. I suspect it was built during the time when no specific decision was made as to which connector was to be used, so they put three on it, hoping one would work. The DB-25 with pins (male) and the very big round 5 pin that was used on old PCs and that is converted to the small round 6 pin like our keyboard and mouse - the ADB with holes (female) and then I found a green converter that will take me from the ADB (has pins) to the square, USB, but the USB is female like thoes on the back of the G4s, so I can't plug it in for a test. I was going to take this off list, but others may learn from your info: 1. Is it true that the Webcam should work if ONLY the DB-25 is plugged in. y or n. 2. Is it true that the Webcam should work if ONLY the BIG 5 PIN is plugged in. y or n. 3. Is it true that the Webcam should work if ONLY the ADB is plugged in. y or n. AND FINALLY, 4. Is it true that the Webcam should work if ONLY the USB is plugged in. y or n. 5. If I get a USB and cut the end off and splice the wires will the cam work y or n. Maybe this is a lost cause? -- 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: When Macs go evil
On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:15 AM, Dan wrote: At 9:16 AM + 2/25/2010, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:52 AM, Bequette Jeff wrote: I was going to mention Rush. I remember him extolling the virtues of Powerbooks what back in 1990 when they first came out... Always thought Rush using Mac's was a good thing-now if I convert him to bicycle commuting. And a job as an aide in a Nursing home. Oh, skip that he would probably be one of those dark angel types trying to euthenize the residents. All the res!dents! Does Limbaugh use/have Macs on his set? Many tv personalities are propped up by their, um, props. As far as I know, he does not have a TV show - Radio only. How much more evil would he be if he had no Mac? Well, that depends on what one interprets as evil? While by no means am I a regular listener, I have never heard him to lie (especially regarding Macs). OTOH, I would not want to wake up some day and discover that he's the Prez... Saw a ruby iMac G3 on a zombie movie last night. Were you watchin' C-span??? G JT Love Spell Click here to light up your life with a love spell! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/c?cp=KmkhmdvXwmkXt3SwUhXrwgAAJ1Hoq79FjCQ74OFkFSWhCpbyAAYAAADNRwA= -- 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: Connector identification assistance needed
On Feb 25, 2010, at 8:40 AM, Jonas Lopez wrote: Maybe this is a lost cause? 6) This is a lost cause. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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: Ethernet connection not recognized in PowerMac G5
On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:40 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: Uninstall the driver for the ethernet card then shut the computer down and remove the card clean the pins off with a pencil eraser and reinstall the card, boot the computer back up and reinstall the drivers He said he had a Mac G5, not a PC. No 'ethernet card'..the ethernet ports are built into the motherboard. No 'drivers to uninstall'...they're part of the OS, OS X is a monolithic install; drivers for any standard device on a Mac is part of OSX. The only drivers one ever needs to install are those for third party devices. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
At 6:16 AM -0800 2/25/10, Austin Leeds wrote: The IBM AT keyboard is known as the Model M, and it came in several revisions, from ancient to fairly modern. The mechanisms in the Model I have one of these in my attic - from 1985. Is there an adapter that would work on a modern-day Mac? (it's not a PS/2 version, it's the old big round plug). I am using a Mcally iKey bought back in 2002 on my G4 and it's much better than the Apple keyboard but nothing like the old IBM! Diane -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:16 AM, Austin Leeds wrote: Lindy would be great if I lived in the UK. I believe the North American equivalent would be the Matias Tactile Pro (now in it's third revision), which is made in Canada and sells for $149. I'm not quite that obsessed yet. Sigh..I miss the late lamented Northgate. I had one of their keyboards for my Mac Plus. Too bad they got sucked into making computers instead of just concentrating on their magnificent keyboards, and were sucked into bankruptcy a few years later (after, of course, selling the College our very first server, this massive tower (Think back to the early 90's where My tower is bigger than your tower systems were all the rage, about 4.5' tall, 2.5 deep, eleventy zillion drive bays, two or three kilowatt power supply :-) with an ENORMOUS, 'we'll NEVER fill this up!!' Ten Whole GIGA-byte hard drive, in all it's full height, 5 1/4, five pounds glory -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
So, the Extended Keyboard II has the Alps, but is quieter and lighter than the original and the Model M. That would be nice (although the Model M might bring up some nostalgic feelings in my newspaper advisor—she's a middle-aged English instructor who's been working with computers for awhile). Yeah, I saw the prices on the ADB to USB… ouch. I'm not a big Dell fan… COUGH*cheap*COUGH. But I'm willing to look at it and see. We have crappy keyboards for almost all of our computers here at home, so I think I might look at getting several different keyboards (especially the AEK and AEKII). The PowerBook Duo we have is possibly going to get a floppy here in the near future, so I think I might get an AEK for its sake. On Feb 25, 8:01 am, Caleb S. Cupples calebcupplessocial...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, 2010-02-24 at 21:28 -0800, Austin Leeds wrote: So, my question is, are there any of you out there that use keyboards in the caliber of the Apple Extended Keyboard and the IBM Model M? How do you like them, and would they be worth carrying around (with a USB adapter, of course)? I have an Extended Keyboard II, a Model M, a Sun Type 5c and a Dell AT101W that I have on several different machines, but when I need to carry an external board to class, I always go for the AEKII, because it is my favorite out of the lot. I'll try and give my benefits and drawbacks to each (minus the 5c, because you have to build your own adapters for those.. It speaks TTL RS-232 over what looks like a Mac serial port(RS-422)) AEKII: Benefits - Great feel, not /too/ heavy, at only ~4.5 lbs. Very quiet for a mechanical board. Plus, it has all the Mac keys already. Drawbacks - ADB-USB converters are a pain to find, are more expensive than a Model M with a PS/2 to USB converter. Model M: Benefits - Wonderful feel, my favorite out of my collection. Very substantial build, makes an excellent improvised weapon. Bliss to type on. Drawbacks - Very, very heavy. Let me emphasize heavy... It makes my Lombards or my ThinkPad seem light in comparison. It is also loud. Very loud, and I've been booted from a class for using it instead of my built-in keyboard before. Only 101 keys, so no Command key. Dell AT101W: Benefits - Fairly cheap, well-built (not quite as well as the AEKII, but very close) and uses the Alps switches, like the AEKII. Also fun to type on. PS/2 to USB converters are cheaper than ADB to USB converters, by a lot. Available in black, as well as beige. Looks a lot like the AEKII. Drawbacks - Have to look at Windows keys, keycaps nearly impossible to remove (like the AEKII), Dell logo. Key lettering can wear pretty badly on the black ones. Keyboards are very subjective, though. Personally, I like the AEKII, but honestly, if I didn't need an ADB board, I'd get the Dell, because it looks almost identical, has the same switches and is cheaper to make work on a modern Mac. Just my $0.02, Caleb -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
On Thu, 2010-02-25 at 11:21 -0500, diane wrote: I have one of these in my attic - from 1985. Is there an adapter that would work on a modern-day Mac? (it's not a PS/2 version, it's the old big round plug). I am using a Mcally iKey bought back in 2002 on my G4 and it's much better than the Apple keyboard but nothing like the old IBM! What you will need is an AT- PS/2 adapter (It's just a simple passive adapter, the standards are identical, electrically) and then use an active PS/2 - USB converter. I have both, which I bought from clickykeyboards.com and they work great with my Macs. Caleb -- 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: Ethernet connection not recognized in PowerMac G5
Opps, sorry about that, I forgot where I was??? My mistake... I'm used to having doing this on PC's all the time... -Original Message- From: Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu Sent: Feb 25, 2010 11:20 AM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ethernet connection not recognized in PowerMac G5 On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:40 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: Uninstall the driver for the ethernet card then shut the computer down and remove the card clean the pins off with a pencil eraser and reinstall the card, boot the computer back up and reinstall the drivers He said he had a Mac G5, not a PC. No 'ethernet card'..the ethernet ports are built into the motherboard. No 'drivers to uninstall'...they're part of the OS, OS X is a monolithic install; drivers for any standard device on a Mac is part of OSX. The only drivers one ever needs to install are those for third party devices. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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 -- 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: AirPort card for PowerMac G5 (dual 2.3GHz)
On Feb 24, 9:53 pm, Herbert Goodfriend bon...@mailforce.net wrote: I would like to install an AirPort Extreme card in a recently acquired PowerMac G5 Dual 2.3GHz. This would be cheaper, easier and faster: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP802NPCI/ -- 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: AirPort card for PowerMac G5 (dual 2.3GHz)
On Feb 25, 2010, at 3:35 PM, dc wrote: On Feb 24, 9:53 pm, Herbert Goodfriend bon...@mailforce.net wrote: I would like to install an AirPort Extreme card in a recently acquired PowerMac G5 Dual 2.3GHz. This would be cheaper, easier and faster: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP802NPCI/ I have that card. Hate it personally. The software that comes with it is garbage. The hardware seems fine, however I do wish the antennas could be removed from the stand and screwed directly into the card. I stopped using it due to how poor the software actually is. -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
On Feb 25, 2010, at 10:21 AM, diane wrote: At 6:16 AM -0800 2/25/10, Austin Leeds wrote: The IBM AT keyboard is known as the Model M, and it came in several revisions, from ancient to fairly modern. The mechanisms in the Model I have one of these in my attic - from 1985. Is there an adapter that would work on a modern-day Mac? (it's not a PS/2 version, it's the old big round plug). I am using a Mcally iKey bought back in 2002 on my G4 and it's much better than the Apple keyboard but nothing like the old IBM! The old Mac II extended keyboards were very good. But they were of course ADB. I still have a couple of those somewhere... JT Stock Options Click to learn about options trading and get the latest information. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2241/c?cp=ROhtmz9ayKyq9tutUBigiQAAJ1Hoq79FjCQ74OFkFSWhCpbyAAYAAADNAAAQlgA= -- 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: Ethernet connection not recognized in PowerMac G5
On Feb 24, 2010, at 7:59 PM, Herbert Goodfriend wrote: I recently bought a PowerMac G5 Dual 2.3GHz (late 2005). It is running OS 10.4.11. It is connected directly to DSL modem via Ethernet cable. When I start up the computer or wake it from sleep, I cannot connect to the Internet. The Ethernet connection is not recognized in the Network Status window of the Network preference pane in the System Preferences. The Ethernet light on the modem is off. (The Internet light is on.) However, if I unplug the Ethernet cable from the computer and then plug it back in, all is well. Network Status shows Built-In Ethernet 1 is currently active and has the IP address... But if I put the machine to sleep or am even inactive for a while, the Ethernet connection disappears again. The problem occurs with both Ethernet ports, and when I created a New Location. I'm a bit confused - does your Powermac G5 actually have two ethernet ports? To the best of my knowledge they normally only shipped with one. Unless, of course, you've added a port. Also, unplugging and re-plugging the Ethernet cable at the modem end does not work; only re-plugging at the computer port. Any and all suggestions appreciated. Thanks. Herb Goodfriend Elizabeth, New Jersey It might be helpful if you provided a bit more info about your DSL connection and G5. Does it actually have two physical ports? What brand and model is your DSL modem? Does your DSL connection use PPPoE or DHCP? How long do you have to be inactive before the connection drops? Does your monitor go dark in that time? When you say inactive, do you mean you stop using the G5 or stop using the Internet? You should also check the system log for any errors. Offhand, I'd say that for one reason or another your G5 is having problems waking the Ethernet port after sleep. Have you tried disabling sleep entirely to see if the problem goes away? It's a long shot, but you might also want to try a new Ethernet cable. Eric -- 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: AirPort card for PowerMac G5 (dual 2.3GHz)
On Feb 25, 2010, at 4:15 PM, Jason Brown wrote: On Feb 25, 2010, at 3:35 PM, dc wrote: On Feb 24, 9:53 pm, Herbert Goodfriend bon...@mailforce.net wrote: I would like to install an AirPort Extreme card in a recently acquired PowerMac G5 Dual 2.3GHz. This would be cheaper, easier and faster: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/MXP802NPCI/ This card is a PCI card, and I believe his Late 2005 PowerMac G5 only has PCIe slots, so he'll need a PCIe card AFAIK. I have that card. Hate it personally. The software that comes with it is garbage. The hardware seems fine, however I do wish the antennas could be removed from the stand and screwed directly into the card. I stopped using it due to how poor the software actually is. Any card with a Broadcom or Atheros chipset can work using the Apple Airport software without needing any additional software. The only minor tweak might be the need to add the Vendor ID# Device ID# to the Apple kext's info.plist file. It's a relatively easy tweak. For Broadcom there's a script available to add support to the .plist file for virtually all common Vendor Device # combinations. The script patches the .plist and makes sure the ownerships permissions are correct, so it's much easier than manually tweaking. I use a Broadcom 802.11n card and added Airport support using bcm43xx_enabler_0.5.3.sh script available here: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=51725 http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=49262 You will need to register to download the script. To run the script open Terminal and type sudo and drag the unzipped script into the Terminal window and hit the Return key. Type your admin password when asked. You shouldn't need to reboot, the kext should load dynamically and your new Airport card should recognize immediately. If you don't get a notification open System PreferencesNetwork, or reboot if nothing is shown in Network Preference Pane for Airport. It should work with almost all Broadcom cards. If it doesn't, you can manually add your Vendor ID# Device ID# to the info.plist file of AppleAirPortBrcm4311.kext. -- 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: Ethernet connection not recognized in PowerMac G5
On Feb 25, 2010, at 7:17 PM, Eric Volker wrote: I'm a bit confused - does your Powermac G5 actually have two ethernet ports? To the best of my knowledge they normally only shipped with one. I was confused too. The Late 2005 G5 is very different than my Early 2005. The Late 2005 came with two built-in ethernet ports according to MacTracker. -- 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: Connector identification assistance needed
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 9:40 AM, Jonas Lopez jonaslo...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Caleb S. Cupples calebcupplessocial...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Connector identification assistance needed To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 5:45 AM On 24 February 2010, Jonas Lopez wrote: 4. Is it true that the Webcam should work if ONLY the USB is plugged in. y or n. 5. If I get a USB and cut the end off and splice the wires will the cam work y or n. Um, if you spliced a USB plug onto any one of those you might fry it... -- 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: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance
On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 11:28 PM, Austin Leeds firepowerforfree...@gmail.com wrote: So, my question is, are there any of you out there that use keyboards in the caliber of the Apple Extended Keyboard and the IBM Model M? How do you like them, and would they be worth carrying around (with a USB adapter, of course)? Someone just posted this in another thread: http://matias.ca/tactilepro/index.php Also, Clarinovas are awesome, our school has one and it sounds so real! -- 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
Connector identification assistance IN SPADES !
The link for this came to my attention from an Amigan ! So some of them do more than gnash their teeth over Commodore and ESCOM. Anyway here's a great connector chart some kind graphics person posted on DeviantArt; This is a keeper. http://sonic840.deviantart.com/art/Computer-hardware-poster-1-7-111402099 http://sonic840.deviantart.com/art/Computer-hardware-poster-1-7-111402099 -- 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: When Macs go evil
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 2:05 PM, M Christol chris...@fuse.net wrote: Apple sponsored the X-Files one season. Macs all over FBI hq. While the heroes were FBI their enemies were frequently FBI, so dunno if that is evil or a gray area. Apparently the FBI did use Macs quite a bit. dunno nowadays ___ Janet Reno was quoted years ago as saying for true internet security she would chose a Mac running Universal Amiga Emulator ( UAE) ! -- Adrian D'Alessio aka; Fluxstringer fluxstrin...@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/FluxStringer http://www.linkedin.com/in/fluxstreamcommunications http://flux-influx.blogspot.com/ http://fluxdreams.designbinder.com/ http://twitter.com/FluxStringer http://mog.com/FluxMuse -- 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
