Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?

2010-01-23 Thread mlitwin3797
The used Apples I bought had the classic programs taken off. I tried to add them again but couldn't . They only worked partially. Apple works was great though when it worked. -- From: Lawrence David Eden lde...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday,

Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?

2010-01-22 Thread mlitwin3797
I have two older Macs with Panther and Tiger on them. I have a Quicksilver with Leopard. I plan on holding onto them. They all work well. I really like Apples. I only have the Quicksilver out though as there isn't room to put three desk tops on my desk. I have a new Dell with Windows 7 on

Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?

2010-01-22 Thread mlitwin3797
I tried all three and find my preference for Os is Apple, Windows and Linux, in that order. perhaps I am just more used to the other two. I know Linux is great for old Windows computers. I didn't realize that it was just as good for Apples.. From: Kasey Smith Sent: Thursday, January

Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?

2010-01-22 Thread mlitwin3797
I'm not cheap. I'm retired. please let me know where I can find an Apple for almost free. -- From: Paul Stamsen pjs...@bresnan.net Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:29 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using

Re: Thinking about a quicksilver...

2010-01-20 Thread mlitwin3797
Mine is 2002 with a 933 MHz and some added memory. It works well. I am not an expert though. -- From: Dana Collins dlcatft...@verizon.net Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:29 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Thinking about a

Re: Thinking about a quicksilver...

2010-01-20 Thread mlitwin3797
I don't know much about Quicksilvers,only my own whish is a desktop. Did they make quicksilver's in a laptop? -- From: Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:20 AM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject:

Re: receipt reply required for each message

2009-11-15 Thread mlitwin3797
I've been ignoring them as well. I just figured it was spam. -- From: Charles Lenington macso...@tds.net Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 9:50 AM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: receipt reply required for each message Is anyone else

Re: We accept Apple is moving on

2009-08-29 Thread mlitwin3797
I am not skilled at computers but I like that idea and would follow it. I am retired and would like to keep my older Apple going until I get a newer Apple computer in a few years.Once these new Apples grow older,they will be easier to afford. - Original Message - From:

Re: Rumor: Snow Leopard to support PPC !!

2009-08-14 Thread mlitwin3797
I agree. Who needs the intel? I just finished upgrading a Quicksilver G4 that has Leopard on it. I don't know how the original owner got that on but he did. I even have 10.5.8 on it. - Original Message - From: MacGuy macgu...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: Should I upgrade to 10.5.8 on a G4 933 Quicksilver that already has 10.5.7 on it?

2009-08-14 Thread mlitwin3797
10.5.8 worked ok. I don't use Blue Ray or airport though. - Original Message - From: Al Poulin alfred.pou...@gmail.com To: G3-5 List g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 9:45 AM Subject: Re: Should I upgrade to 10.5.8 on a G4 933 Quicksilver that already has

Re: help in upgrading powermac quick silver 733

2009-08-05 Thread mlitwin3797
I just received the processor board,a small fan and a rectangular thing with ridges that I am assuming is the heat sink. These were all taken out of the same machine by the seller . Thank you for the other instructions.Now all I have to do is call the guy who will do the upgrade. -

Re: help in upgrading powermac quick silver 733

2009-08-05 Thread mlitwin3797
733 On Tuesday, 4th of August 2009, Liam Proven wrote: 2009/8/4 mlitwin3797 mlitwin3...@att.net: This processor had three pieces to it,a vent looking thing,a processor board and one other.The ad said the Hs was included,whatever that is. H/S or HSF means heatsink and fan. http

Re: help in upgrading powermac quick silver 733

2009-08-04 Thread mlitwin3797
This processor had three pieces to it,a vent looking thing,a processor board and one other.The ad said the Hs was included,whatever that is.I am hoping the thermal processor is one of the three items.I felt the price was reasonable so I took a chance.The parts had just been taken out of