Re: Internet Explorer For Macintosh

On 01/02/06, Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How did that happen...it's just a web browser, shouldn't mess with > any system stuff at all. All I know is that Safari crashed, I rebooted the 'Book and X would hang at the "Waiting for Application Services" stage. I put 9 on it and have bee

Re: Internet Explorer For Macintosh

On Wednesday 01 February 2006 15:57, Clark Martin wrote: > You are of course referring to the virus enabling memory allocating > program. I still think it'd make a much better virus than web browser, on any platform. I can trace 95% of all the spyware/adware on the Wintel machines I've fixed to

Re: Internet Explorer For Macintosh

On Wednesday 01 February 2006 10:36, Bruce Johnson wrote: > Internet Explorer? I seem to remember some really crappy web browser > by that name, sometime last century... :-P > I thought it was a virus.. :-P Caleb -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electro

Re: Cleaning a display?

On Tuesday 31 January 2006 21:56, Noah Wood wrote: > I usually just get a soft piece of paper towel and dab one end with a > little windex and wipe it off, works on my 1400, then it dries without > need to wipe again. As for getting into corners like what I'm > guessing you want to do, I'm not so

Re: Powerbook 1400 problem

> Our fellow lister is using OS 7.5.3; I am not sure it uses the same TCP/IP > control panel; he mentioned MacTCP previously. > > Anyway, dear 1400 user, when in the MacTCP control panel, with "ethernet" > set, is there some sort of "advanced" button or something? There should be > a way to set DHC

Re: Powerbook 1400 problem

On Sunday 29 January 2006 19:45, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Okay, you are probably right. But, I have to select PPP or ethernet, so I > would think that would take PPP out of the mix. I could be wrong, as I say > I'm new at this. I didn't see anything about DHCP, but that doesn't mean > it's not th

Re: Powerbook 1400 problem

On Sunday 29 January 2006 19:08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Yes, I have it set to automatically set the address. I didn't see DHCP, but > that doesn't mean it's not there. I'm new at networking a mac on a PC > network like this. It shouldn't make any difference since it's ethernet, > but then I do

Re: I'm new

On Saturday, Jan 28, 2006, at 09:49 America/Chicago, yersinia wrote: Raymond Boger writes, < hey all just wanted to say hi as this is my first post i am a proud owner of a Mac Portable (non backlit) 8/80 Powerbook 5300c 16/500 Powerbook 1400cs 64/1.1 gig Powerbook G3 PDq 300mhz 192/8gb iBook

Re: PowerBook 5300c?

I was able to get it soldered back pretty easily, and gained a spare logic board in the process. However, I'd still like to replace my 190 power connector with one from a Lombard or Wallstreet, so I can use the YoYo and have a more secure connector. What works works, though. Caleb On Saturday,

Re: PowerBook 5300c?

On Friday, Jan 27, 2006, at 16:46 America/Chicago, yersinia wrote: Bruce Johnson writes, Oh, my -- I just call those round smelly things that turn up behind horses, either "horse sh*t" or "equine feces." I never heard the term "road apples" used to describe that until now! ROFL! I would def

Re: Oddball PB1xx adapter?

On 27/01/06, Dr. O. M. Betz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Am 27.01.2006 um 21:33 Uhr schrieb PowerBooks: > > > From: "Bob C." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Oddball PB1xx adapter? > > Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:03:41 -0500 > > > > Recently, an acquaintance told me that when the early PowerBooks

Re: Bent pin in PCMCIA slot on 3400

On Monday, Jan 23, 2006, at 23:28 America/Chicago, Matthew S. Carpenter wrote: Hi, I have a problem. I need to be able to use both pcmcia slots on my 3400 at a time... but I just found out that the lower one has a bent pin in it... and I'm not really sure how to get into the pcmcia slots

Re: 1400 Sleep Light on solid, but computer off -- Help!!

On Sunday, Jan 22, 2006, at 20:33 America/Chicago, Noah Wood wrote: If the PRAM was reset sometimes it does that, in your bad it may have turned itself o at one point and it reset its own PRAM. It is unlikely, but possible. My 190 would do that occasionally, as well. I just got to the point

Re: Is there a 3400 or 2400 battery charger?

I believe I saw one on eBay a while back, but I can't remember who had it, but I think it was going for under $50. I remember seeing it when I was looking to replace my PowerBook 190 a while back. I'm sure the 3400 is easier to find than the 2400, though. Hope this helps, Caleb On Sunday, Jan

Re: Pismo

The fastest Pismo upgrade I've heard of is a G3/800, but I'd go with a G4/500 over any G3, because of OS X being optimized for the Altivec instruction set of the G4. However, in my humble opinion, the G3/500 in the Pismo is pretty good, even after working with various G4 machines and even a G5

Re: New Low End Mac email lists

Well, I do, for one. Then again, I don't consider any G4 to be low-end, on the PowerBook front, yet the G-books list is flooded with them. Even my Lombard 400 isn't low end, IMHO. Caleb -- G3 Lombard, G3/400, 192 MB RAM, OS X Jaguar PowerBook 190, 68LC040/33, 24 MB RAM, OS 7.5.3 On Friday, Jan

Re: 1400 & Mac OS 9

With those specs, I would clearly advise upgrading the RAM in your 1400. It really takes 64 MB of RAM to really make 9 sing, at the least. Of course, I haven't run 9 on anything less than a G3 Lombard with 192 MB of RAM and the 400 MHz processor, so I can't speak for a 1400. Caleb On Monday, J

Re: 3400c Power Issues

Cheap and 3400 do not go together. When I was looking for a replacement for my faithful 190, I seriously considered a 3400, but I decided to spend the little extra cash and get a G3 Lombard. I remember the cheapest Kanga was only $30 cheaper than my Lombard, and the 3400 parts machines were goi

Re: Which PowerBook is for me?

I paid $230 for mine with 192 MB of RAM running OS X Jaguar and it had Office 2001 installed, so it wasn't a bad deal. Plus, I remember there being some G4 upgrades for the Lombard, also. Plus, with the nice 1024x768 screen and the 512 MB RAM limit, it's really a good budget 'Book. Just my hu

Re: Which PowerBook is for me?

To be honest, as everyone knows, my main Mac for a while was my 190, but now that I think about it, I had to use my PeeCee for so much back then that the 190 never saw any serious duty as anything other than a word processing machine. Now that I've gotten my Lombard, I don't even use my year-ol

Re: Which PowerBook is for me?

be Lombard or Wallstreet with XPostfacto. -John On 1/3/06, Caleb Cupples <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I agree with Vicki on this one. If you're really serious about a good 'Book, save up a little and get a Lombard or Pismo, at least. I know that when I finally replaced my 190 with my Lomba

Re: Which PowerBook is for me?

I agree with Vicki on this one. If you're really serious about a good 'Book, save up a little and get a Lombard or Pismo, at least. I know that when I finally replaced my 190 with my Lombard, I never looked back. Get something that can run OS X, IMHO. It's worth it. Caleb On Tuesday, Jan 3, 20

Re: which ipod for a Pismo?

Well, the Video iPod isn't great to sync over USB 1, but I've got it working on my Lombard running 10.2.8, using the internal USB ports. It takes a while, though. Caleb On Thursday, Dec 29, 2005, at 16:09 America/Chicago, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Apple.com/support/ipod lists the system req

Re: PB 1400 screen replacement, crashes when closed

The older PowerBooks are better looking, by far. Let me rephrase that, the G3 Lombard and Pismo are better looking than the Ti and Al 'Books. Yes, I admit, I think the Lombard and Pismo were the best looking 'Books, by far. I actually use my Lombard more than my 190, but that's because I needed

Re: PB 1400 screen replacement, crashes when closed

I'd check the contacts on the sleep actuator, first. I really don't have any 1400 experience, but I did that with my 190 and it worked. As far as not caring about 1400s, I never really had a reason to, but I've never owned one, so.. I did get a new laptop for my birthday, so that part's accura

Re: Question on disk formatting

Apple doesn't have the whole OS on their site. To be more precise, only the updates are available from Apple. Personally, and I've said this before, my take is to upgrade the system hardware, before downgrading the OS. My Lombard flies when I boot into 9.2, but it's not as productive for me. Th

Re: Question on disk formatting

Well, I'd try adding more RAM before losing OS X. I personally prefer OS X over OS 9, but that's on a Lombard 400 with 192 MB of RAM, so your mileage may vary. Also, you can get a processor upgrade from Other World Computing, that'll bump it up to, I believe, 450 or 500 MHz. BTW, which WS are y

Re: Observation: CF Boot Drive

VICTORIA.DUGGAN wrote: Hi I think that you will find that if you plug a cf to ide adapter into an adtx ide to scsi adapter that will already work and you could have a cf hdd on a 500 powerbook or on a duo. vicki Does anyone know if this would work on a 190, because I'd like to do that

Re: Thanks, one more thing :-P

James Zeun wrote: Many thanks Cupples I'm now trying to get my hands on a 400 CPU, my intention is to upgrade the little lappy to the best it can do.. I know this is a little of topic, but i hope the moderators will allow me this one question :-D Though we all say we don't use our laptops

Re: Problem with Lombard

James Zeun wrote: Hey all Just to let you know, i swapped the cpu card for another 333mhz and the machine is not working perfectly! So yes it was the L2 cache Thanks James Glad my suggestion helped you. If you need any more help, just let me know. Caleb -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: Ethernet, Battery recondition and other things.

Brian Mahoney wrote: As far as I know PCs with XP or anything else don't know Macs exist. Welcome to the list. BM Brian, When I ran Linux, there was actually a program to handle AT communication, so that's always an option for Linux users. For Windoze, there aren't many, though. CC -

Re: Ethernet, Battery recondition and other things.

Marcel Pierson wrote: Hi, I was searching on apple menu and find some like extension manager, i put on "selected set" MAC OS 8.5 ALL and the CD-Rom started to run, great. (Yes, the powerbook i bought has 8.5.1 and i bought The Mac OS 8.6 Book by Mark R. Bell (1999) and the CD "Install OS 9.1-

Re: Newbie having problems with 2400c - Help needed

Tom Wilkinson wrote: I just bought a 2400c from the Lowendmac swap list. It arrived this week, in seeming pristine condition. No adapter was included. The machine booted and ran fine, but the battery began draining. I found out from the seller that I could use a Duo adapter from my 280c, so I d

Re: Problem with Lombard

James Zeun wrote: Hi there I have a lombard 333mhz and it seems now that every time i want to use the machine, i have to press the reset switch round the back first, before pressing the power button. Otherwise it will just sit there with a black screen. Someone suggested it might be the p

Re: Any "Old World" workaround to get on secured wireless network?

>>Greetings. I probably should wait to ask this until I get more specific information. But my school is thinking about a campus-wide wireless network. The IT department is currently testing the concept in the library (my domain), where up to now we've had a secured wired network for the reside

Linksys ethernet card on OS 7.5.3

I've got an old Linksys ethernet card from my PC notebook, and I want to use it in my 190. Does anyone know if it'll work when I plug it in, similar to my "unsupported" Xircom modem, or do I need special drivers? I've got the card in storage, so I don't remember the exact model #, but I'm going

190 screen not functioning...

Dear Listers, I just upgraded my venerable 190 to OS 7.5.3, and I have run into a bit of trouble. I've got the greyscale display on mine, naturally, and my parts machine had .5.3 before it went to the great Mac store in the sky, so I wasn't expecting any trouble. Well, I've done the install, a

Re: Powerbook 100 won't start.

Hi - I did look at that page. But, before opening the book up, I used a voltmeter to check the charger - it read less than 4 volts, but this is under no load. Is this what it normally reads without a load, or is the adapter shot? Kyle- It's probably shot, based on my limited knowledge o

Re: How long can a PowerBook on battery last in Sleep?

Bruce Johnson wrote: On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:59 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Also, are there any special concerns created by a situation where a battery fully loses its charge while the PowerBook is in sleep? This will often confuse the Power Manager as well as losing any unsaved change

G3 Buying Advice

Well, I'm looking to spend under $300, so I'm a little limited on what I can do. As far as backwards compatibility with my 190, it's just the base package, no external drives or anything, so I'm not looking for SCSI or anything. Airport would be nice for when I have to travel, but I can live wi

G3 Buying advice.

Dear Listers, I'm looking at finally replacing my 190, after pondering it for a while, and I'm wondering which model G3 is the best. I want to run OS 9 or OS X, but it doesn't matter. My main issues are that I want a DVD drive and a good keyboard. I know it's a Pre G3 list, but I figured if an

Re: How hot do pc cards run?

Gary F. Daught wrote: Oh, thinking of pc cards... I noticed when I eject my wireless or ethernet cards they are pretty hot. I am assuming this is normal. But is there anything I need to be concerned about here? Any strategies for cooling—like, maybe one of those pads with the risers on the b

Best Low-cost Gift PowerBook

Dear Fellow Listers, I'm looking at getting my girlfriend an older 'Book for her birthday, and I'm wondering what y'all would recommend. I was thinking about getting her a 190, to match mine, but the power connector issues and the low power for web browsing is kinda keeping me from going that

190 flash memory booting, was (CD-ROM on 190)

Nor do I. I use a 512MB CompactFlash card via a simple CF-PCCard adapter. Faster, cheaper, easier to use, ... I'll look into that. Also, does anyone know about getting a SmartMedia-PC Card adapter or a SD-PCMCIA adapter to work with the card as a boot device on a 190? Thanks, Caleb -- Po

CD-ROM on 190

Greetings, Now that I'm about to have the notorious 190 back in the world of the relatively functioning, are there any issues with getting an external CD-ROM to work? This will be my first time dealing with SCSI drives of any sort, so I'm curious about any possible problems. Thanks for the h

Re: Help

David I Hassett wrote: Hi I am a newbie to this list. I was given a Mac Power Book 145B. It has System 7.1 and Microsoft. I need some guidence on how to get files from my PC to the floppy drive on the Mac. I have some stuff I have dowloaded but I am having a hard time understanding it.

(slightly OT, but still PB related) AC adapter tip.

Here's another question for the guru squad to ponder, but is there any way possible to repair the tip on the AC adapter for my 190, after it's been broken off, or am I up a creek? I only need it to hold long enough for me to get a new one, if possible. Thanks, CSC -- PowerBook 190 (x2) -- PowerB

190 problems (was "190 power connector woes)

Bruce Johnson wrote: Super glue wouldn't hold well. I'd get some epoxy putty and just put a blob on the whole thing. But if it broke again right away, your solder joint was cold. I've also seen (but have been unable to find again) a website that showed how to refit the 520/190 with a powe

190 power connector woes...

Does anyone out there know of a good way to secure the power connector on a 190, so it won' t break off as soon as I plug it in. Also on this topic, is there anything preventing me from using super glue to hold it in place on the logic board, and just soldering the connection, or should I give up

190 not booting...

I just resoldered the power supply connector back on my 190, and now that I've gotten it all back together, it won't boot. It worked perfectly before the connector broke off, so I'm at a loss about what to do. Any suggestions about what could've caused this, because I'm sure that I got everythin

Re: Hard drive makes whining noise

John, I'd just spend the money on a better machine. SCSI drives, great as they are, are expensive, and you can get a much better PB for about the same price, or a little more than what a SCSI drive would cost. I wouldn't take the time, unless you're really bored one weekend, and you already have

Re: Which model?

On Wednesday 24 August 2005 10.12, John Perkins Jr. wrote: > I am going to have to get a different PowerBook, due to the fact that > the hard drive in my current 520 is dying. Here are the models I am > considering: > > 165c > 180c > 1400c > 1400cs > > which one should I get? Personally, I like th

Re: 190 troubles.

I'm going to go ahead and resolder the connector, look into replacing the power supply, and see how long I'd have to save to go to a 1400, 3400 or Kanga. I still don't know what could be causing the other one to not function, however. Any ideas? It worked perfectly, a couple of months ago, but

Re: 190 troubles.

On Wednesday 17 August 2005 12.29, Yersinia wrote: > You know, it might or might not be the power connector -- before you or > your father open up the 190 to get at the power connector, you might want > to stick a voltmeter (or ask your father to stick a voltmeter) on the AC > adapter first. This i

190 troubles.

I need help, to put it lightly. The infamous 190/5300 power connector issue has finally caught up with me, and I don't know whether I should call my dad and have him solder it back on for me, get a motherboard off eBay, or get a 190c or 5300c or ce and swap the hard drive out of my current 190.

Re: Word processing on 68K.

Well, I've decided to go with Nisus Writer, for now. I'm still looking into getting a copy of Mariner Write, but it was easier to find Nisus in a pinch. If anyone has the link to the info for Mariner, send it to me, because I'm still looking for a good program to replace my well-loved Word 5.1.

Re: Word processing on 68K.

What's the general consensus on LightWayText? I found a 68K version, and I'm thinking about trying it. Any opinions on the Mac version would be nice. Caleb -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | --

Word processing on 68K.

I'm running Word 5.1 on my 190, but I'm looking for a wordprocessor that's a little more compatible with the newer stuff, such as AppleWorks 6, for when I have to print stuff on my grandpa's computer, and decent compatibility with MS Office 97, for Windoze. I do have ClarisWorks 4, but I don't l

Re: OT - What non-Macs do you own?

On Saturday 13 August 2005 04.24, Yersinia wrote: > > Hmmm, well, are non-Macs really that common among Mac owners who are > serious enough about their Macs to be on LEM lists? It depends on what you're doing. If you're writing cross-platform software, you want to do tests on all the platforms yo

OT- What non-Macs do you own?

I noticed it getting quiet and I was just curious to know what non-Macs all you have. Please list OS and processor type. My Non-Macs are: Setsuna: HP Pavilion a520n, AMD Athlon XP 3200+ Barton @ 2.1 Ghz , SuSE Linux 9.1 Professional and Hotaru: Toshiba Satellite 325 CDT, Intel Pentium I MMX @

Re: Powerbook User Group Listings

On Wednesday 10 August 2005 22.40, Bruce Johnson wrote: > On Aug 10, 2005, at 2:16 PM, James W. Greenidge wrote: > > Greetings All: > > > > Can anyone inform me of any PowerBook mail-lists or on-line user > > groups > > > > which could answer difficult questions like this: > >> Does anyone have tru

Re: PowerBook and Off road vehicles (slightly OT)

On Thursday 04 August 2005 11:54, Yersinia wrote: > LoveThemBeatles2 writes, > > write > with; no games, no internet, no MP3s. The love for the little Mac is > still > very powerful. Call me an over-protective parent.> > > Well, for the first couple months I had a Powerbook (a 190 originally: > s

Re: Slow 190 browsing.

On 6/19/05, Yersinia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm also thinking that perhaps RAM might be a factor for you. I've > noticed that the more RAM I have, the faster the browsing gets. If you > can find RAMDoubler or afford to put more actual RAM in your 190, again, > improved overall performance and

Slow 190 browsing.

I have a dilemma. I've started using my 190 for web browsing, lately, but I've been using Netscape 2.0, because iCab is so slow. Does anyone know how to make iCab faster, so I don't have to get bombarded with error messages in Netscape. I'm running 7.5.2, and I have 8 MB of RAM, and 32 MB of Virtua

Re: To buy a 1400 or not to buy a 1400...

On Wednesday 08 June 2005 08:42 pm, Fluxstringer wrote: > And some funky stickers for OS 8 or so would add further to the anti > theft camoflage. > > -- > Adrian The problem is that even my 190 attracts attention in my neck of the woods. I only know two other Mac users, and both of them have new

Re: To buy a 1400 or not to buy a 1400...

Thanks for all the help. It's nice to be able to rely on such knowledgeable people for advice, and I'm going to get a 1400c. I don't know whether I'll get a cheap 1400/117, or get a 1400/166, but when I do, I'll be sure to have some questions. Until then, I'll be on my 190. Thanks again, Caleb

Re: To buy a 1400 or not to buy a 1400...

On Wednesday 08 June 2005 04:51 pm, Fluxstringer wrote: > The nickname of the 1400 is " the tank" . > > At 5 pounds I don't know that you could term it " fairly light ". > Luckily i have a wheeled backpack for classes! > -- > Adrian I consider anything under 7 pounds to be fairly light. Now, as

Re: To buy a 1400 or not to buy a 1400...

On Wednesday 08 June 2005 03:40 pm, Noah Wood wrote: > I have a 1400 and It is great. I type a lot and play some games on it > and the keyboard is better than my dad's Wallstreet (I think) but if > you are opt for doing some more things and need a very fast machine a > G3 or G4 is a better deal.

Re: Batteries

On Wednesday 08 June 2005 08:54 am, Wanda K. wrote: > on 6/8/05 8:22 AM, Dave Foshee at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Get the Lion. You will enjoy the no memory feature. > > Thanks for the tip. Can anyone tell me the powermanager on the 5300. Some > sort of key combonation that re-sets it. > > > --

To buy a 1400 or not to buy a 1400...

I know this may be a little OT, but I really need some help. I'm trying to save some money, but I really need a notebook with more punch than my little 190 has. Should I get a 1400, or save and get a G3 or G4? I do a lot of writing, so the keyboard is a real issue. All help and advice would be

Trackpad Climate Control

Geoffrey mentioned Trackpad Climate Control in the "Trackpad Glossy" thread, and I was wondering where I could find it for my 190. Any help would be appreciated. Caleb C. "When you say "I wrote a program that crash

Re: 5300cs battery question

On Sunday 05 June 2005 01:52, Andy Dunn wrote: > I have a 5300cs with two completely dead batteries (one was used up, the > other I received when I purchased a refurbished unit and won't work because > of its age). I'm just wondering if I'm going to wreck my PB if I leave a > dead battery in the ba

Re: Pismo...upside down logo

On Tuesday 31 May 2005 19:50, Clark Martin wrote: > At 7:44 PM -0400 5/31/05, Tom and Lisa P wrote: > >>PowerBook G3s glow. Not very brightly, but they definitely glow. > >> > >>Also, clamshell iBooks were supposed to glow. They decided right before > >>production to make them not. The fix was a

Re: Pismo...upside down logo

On Friday 27 May 2005 11:59, Yersinia wrote: > Howard writes, > > a > Windows-based machine has just got them turned in the wrong direction. > > :)> > > Of all the replies so far, I like this one the best, actually. ;-) > > However...seriously...this thread just made me take a look at my 5300c. >

Re: What Macs do you favor?

Personally, I like my old 190 best. I've used several Macs, from a Color Classic in grade school, to a new PowerBook G4 that belongs to a good friend, but the PB190 is, by far, my favourite. C. Cupples -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshtt

Re: Off topic OT : Long weekend topic - what macs do you own?

Fluxstringer wrote: You know, with 3 machines (and several Apple II's too) I was feeling like I was a computer collector. I feel so inadequate next to people like you, Rob! :) Later.Howard _ Yeah, I know how you feel. I've got 5 and it just isn't big e

Re: what macs do you own?/most obscure Mac

All I have is 2 PowerBook 190s. CSC On 5/22/05, Terry Holtrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How about a DynaMac? > > On May 22, 2005, at 5:31 PM, Dan Palka wrote: > > > Nor would I want one! Yay! > > > > -- > >> From: The Real Seed Catalogue <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: "PowerBooks" >

Thanks for the help.

Well, I meant to write this earlier, but I was busy using my now online 190, but thanks to all the people who have helped get my little 190 online. I don't think I could have done it without y'all giving advice and tips. I would write to the individuals who gave me help, but there were quite a

190 dial-up setup troubles

I have two PB 190s that I'm trying to get online. One of them lacks MacTCP and MacPPP, and the other one won't let me into MacTCP. What solutions would you recommend to get both machines online? I also don't have Stuffit on either PB, so that route is pointless. Could I possibly unstuff MacTCP

ISP config problems

I've been having trouble, as my earlier post will tell. I've narrowed it to the "Gateway Address." According to the help desk at my local ISP, I should leave it blank, but the computer is telling me to specify one. I have it set to server under "Obtain Address." Please help. If the error I ment

Modem config on 190

I have a PB190 running OS 7.5.2 that I am trying to get on-line. I've been trying to use MacPPP to set up my modem, and I can get my Xircom Credit Card Modem 56T to dial out, but it won't go past the authentication stage. I also have a Global Village PowerPort Gold that I've tried, but I get th

Re: More on my PB 190cs

Fluxstringer wrote: You know, this list is just as well-behaved as the comp.lang.tcl newsgroup. It's a pleasure to beg you guys for help :-). jp _ I guy that uses a PB 190 for serious work deserves all the help he can get ! ;^ D Hey, don't laugh at the 190 users. I still use my o

Re: File Types; LineFeeds

John Perry wrote: Ge' wrote: Hi John, You're making good progress! I found a nice site for you: http://kb.indiana.edu/data/aemh.html It explains a bit about FileTypes, lists some common ones and has a link to where you can download the 'full' list called TCDB. Thanks, I've glanced at it and bookm

190 power up woes.

I have a PB190 that refuses to boot when I press the power button on the keyboard. It will boot when I press the reset button, and it's getting really annoying. Not only that, but the floppy drive doesn't want to work. Other than those two issues, it's a good machine, and I would really like to

should I get a G3 Kanga, 1400 or 2400?

I'm in a dilemma. I'm planning on purchasing another older PowerBook to go alongside my two 190s, but I'm torn between the Kanga, 1400 and 2400. I like the appearance of the Kanga, but price is an issue and I also need something fairly small, if possible. I'd also like to be able to upgrade to

Re: Powebook with skin like an IBM ThinkPad?

Gary Zamzow wrote: Thanks Bruce, It sounds like it is one of tthe W/L/Ps. I'll check out the Pismo like R.B. recommended. Take care. Gary On Apr 7, 2005, at 2:26 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Apr 7, 2005, at 1:52 PM, Gary Zamzow wrote: Thank you Bruce and R.B. for your replies. I just handled the p

PB 190 Problems

Thanks, yersinia, for the advice. I know it can't be the power supply or the battery, so I need surgery to fix it. Now, to the important part, Does anyone know how to fix the power input connector on the 190, or would I be better selling my 190s and getting something better, like a 1400. Caleb

PB190 problems

I'm having trouble charging my 190. I'll plug it in, but it does nothing, most of the time. It wasn't bad, at first, but it's gotten worse over the past few days. Please help me! Thanks, Caleb Cupples -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Sma

PowerBook 190 trackpad

I have two PowerBook 190s that I just got in and I'm having trouble getting the trackpad to respond quickly. Sometimes it works, sometimes, it just doesn't and I'm getting rather frustrated. Can anyone help me? Thanks Caleb -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog

PB190 and SD card readers.

I need to know if there are any SD card readers out there that are compatible with OS8 and plug into the PCMCIA slot. Thanks CSC -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

Fluxstringer wrote: Fluxstringer wrote: Tell us what kind of machine you are running OS 8 on. Also what kind of files you are referring to. Dos code ? What OS is on the PC? You should have no problem transferring .jpeg, .pdf, .word etc if you have programs on both end to read them. Acrobat Read

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

Fluxstringer wrote: Tell us what kind of machine you are running OS 8 on. Also what kind of files you are referring to. Dos code ? What OS is on the PC? You should have no problem transferring .jpeg, .pdf, .word etc if you have programs on both end to read them. Acrobat Reader is free. . You p

OS8 and DOS floppies

I forgot to mention that I'm running a PowerBook 190, if that makes any difference. Caleb _ "One of the deep mysteries to me is our logo, the symbol of lust and knowledge, bitten into, all crossed with the

OS8 and DOS floppies

I know this is probably a stupid question, but is there any way that a DOS-format floppy can be read by a Mac or a Mac floppy read by a Windows machine. I have a lot of files I need to transfer from my Win XP machine to my OS8 machine, but I need to know if floppies will work or if I need to sh

Re: Older Powerbook info

Andrew Kershaw wrote: > I already have 2 > Powerbook 190s that I just bought, that I also need some specs on. I check and see different numbers for the processor speed. One site says > 33Mhz while others say 66. What are the correct numbers? 33 MHz is the bus speed. 66 MHz is the actual CPU s

Older Powerbook info

I need some information concerning the pricing for a PB165c. I got a quote for $25 from a friend and that includes 2 Stylewriters, as well. I, being new to Macs in general, really need some help. I already have 2 Powerbook 190s that I just bought, that I also need some specs on. I check and see

190 browsing

I just bought a 190 running OS8 and I need some recommendations as to what ethernet and/or dial-up modems work best and which browsers are best. Are there any WiFi cards that are compatible? Please help. Caleb -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronics