Re: PowerBook Trackpad Climate Control

On Feb 7, 2006, at 9:31 AM, Dan Palka wrote: I have a PowerBook Duo 2300c and a 190cs, and both of them suffer from erratic pointer movement when I'm using the trackpad. They're both essentially unusable. I did some searching and found the Trackpad Climate Control extension, but this "mak

Re: How much did my PowerBook cost?

On Feb 7, 2006, at 8:13 AM, John Perkins Jr. wrote: I was just wondering how much my PowerBook would've cost back in '94. It's a PowerBook 520c, and it came with 12MB of RAM, a 320MB hard drive, and the internal modem. Of course, I only paid $8.50! Thanks $2,800-4,000 according to

Re: Kanga to 3400c mb swap?

On Jan 31, 2006, at 10:08 AM, Sean Durkin wrote: Any success stories out there of swapping mobo from a kanga to a 3400c? Any other mobos that would fit a 3400c? I have two PowerBook 3400c with Kanga logic boards. Back in late 1998, not long after Apple had officially discontinued the Kanga,

Re: PRAM battery

On Jan 30, 2006, at 4:19 PM, John Perkins Jr. wrote: OK, so I was looking at some instructions for replacing the PRAM battery in the 500 series and it looks hard! Having someone replace it for me would cost more than the computer. Anyway, I was wondering if there was anything I could do to get s

Re: 3400c Problem

On Jan 29, 2006, at 8:45 PM, Justin Teague wrote: Would you say checking to see whether the RAM in the pb 3400 is seated properly was more or less a trivial task? Same for the PRAM battery. Do I need any special tools or anything? It's probably not as simple as my 17" G4 Powerbook's remo

Re: New Low End Mac email lists

On Jan 21, 2006, at 6:35 AM, yersinia wrote: Gosh, if there's going to be new lists, I wish there'd be one for "ALL Old Macs, Pre-OS X." I'm getting really tired of reading about OS X, G4s, G5s, Minis, Cubes, Intel Macs and so on. :vent: I know, I don't have to sub to the new lists,

Re: 3400c Power Issues

On Jan 19, 2006, at 6:57 AM, Kenneth Vann wrote: Pram Battery for 3400 are available new. http://configurator.battery-biz.com/Default.aspx?s=9c29c8a8- adf0-434b-8e28-6c027 2208d5b http://www.ibsa.com/estore/view_product_detail.asp? part_number=NIC2518&mscssid=P DJN0XN0E7LR9LH9FQRXGRTVPLD0904

Re: Question on Prismo

On Nov 24, 2005, at 5:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can we connect a SCSI EXTERNAL ZIP DRIVE to a Pismo and how? TIA Perhaps with a Xircom Portgrear MAC USB Minidock, available for $9.99 from Surplus Computers?

Re: Powerbook 100 won't start.

On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:04 PM, Kyle Koerner wrote: I have a really nice Powerbook 100 that was unplugged for about 5 days. Now, when I try to turn it on, I get nothing. I used to be able to plug it in and press a key on the keyboard and it would start. I tried pressing keys, pressing the b

Re: OS 9 problem

On Nov 1, 2005, at 9:50 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought OS 9.2 to install on my 3400c PB. The computer rejected it because this OS is for G4 Powebook. The PowerBook 3400c does not meet System Requirements for OS 9.2.x, as specified in the following Apple document:

Re: Will just about any 2.5", 5400RPM ATA hard drive work in PB2400c?

On Oct 29, 2005, at 8:51 PM, Gary F. Daught wrote: Greetings. Starting to collect info on a possible hard drive upgrade for my PB2400c. I know I need a 2.5" ATA drive, and someone suggested that I look for 5,400 RPM. I'm looking at some on newegg.com. New name brand 40GB notebook drives are

Re: 3400C BUS ERROR

On Oct 28, 2005, at 10:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've just received a PB 3400c with problem: 1/ When I connected the AC Adapter to the 3400c, it started before I tried to press the Power On button, 2/ At starting, I got a bomb: BUS ERROR. I tried with Extension Off : same bomb. I tried aga

Re: Powerbook 100 help

On Oct 25, 2005, at 1:58 PM, Kyle Koerner wrote: New to this list and new to the Powerbook world. I just purchased a Powerbook 100 in good condition from eBay, with the following issue: The hard drive is not seen. I have tried Disk Setup and SCSIProbe 4.3, and neither can see the drive.

Re: Enterasys card

On Sep 25, 2005, at 6:17 PM, David Jones wrote: I am using an Enterasys PCMCIA card with my PB 3500(Kanga). On the end of the card is an antenna port. What kind of adapter must I use to attach an external antenna to this card? Are you thinking about something like the MC-card Pigtail connector

Re: Firewire 2.5" enclosure recommendation

On Aug 31, 2005, at 6:19 PM, James Greenidge wrote: I'm Googling up various prices for a "name" Firewire 2.5" enclosure (as much below $50 as possible) for my Travelstar HD and before I commit myself I'd like your brand recommendations. Take a look at this from PCMicro Store for $28:

Re: Word processing on 68K.

On Aug 13, 2005, at 3:54 PM, Caleb Cupples wrote: 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

Re: Best Enclosure?

On Aug 4, 2005, at 3:04 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Aug 4, 2005, at 1:10 PM, Dave Foshee wrote: I was wondering what would be the best firewire/USB 2.0 enclosure for a Seagate 300 GB drive? Circuit City is selling them at 30 cents a gig!!! (with rebate) I got this one from Computer Geek

Re: Best Enclosure?

On Aug 4, 2005, at 1:10 PM, Dave Foshee wrote: I was wondering what would be the best firewire/USB 2.0 enclosure for a Seagate 300 GB drive? Circuit City is selling them at 30 cents a gig!!! (with rebate) I've got the drive but need the enclosure. It is a 3.5" drive. While not knowing you

Re: Dark pismo

On Jul 25, 2005, at 2:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1st thing: try to reset the power manager. Unfortunately l don't recall the key combination: function + shift + power + ? I have got hold of a pismo that does >nothing. not any thing. good power supply, push the button. nothing. >where

Re: Just Curious...

On Jul 19, 2005, at 5:38 AM, Ian Nixon wrote: I found a Mac Portable for sale (locally), and plan to buy it. I know it's a little old (:-P), but was wondering two things - 1) Is the monitor port on the back the standard port for all VGA monitors? For complete technical specifications of

Re: Sundial

On Jul 18, 2005, at 11:04 PM, Beniamino Cenci Goga wrote: Does anybody recall the Sundial desktop time lapse desktop background? is there anything that runs on newer macs? I had all versions of Sundial, which I enjoyed using as screensavers. While Sundial may have faded away, you can find

Re: Max HD for 3400

On Jun 20, 2005, at 9:59 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: What is the largest, fastest HD supported by a 3400? Cliff: The following specification table from MCE Technologies should give you a good idea: While I do not have the "largest, fastest HD," a Hitachi 40-G

Re: Pismo

On Jun 13, 2005, at 8:24 PM, Wanda K. wrote: Where is the second ram slot on a Pismo? The two RAM slots are above and below the processor module, respectively. The installation of additional memory is detailed with illustrations on pages 50-56 of the Pismo Setup Guide. If you do not ha

Re: OS for Powerbook 5300 (Was Re: Can't install 7.5.3)

On Apr 25, 2005, at 10:16 AM, Yersinia wrote: Just curious. What is the highest OS a 5300 can run on? (mine has 8.5 which is working out well, but I'm curious) OS 9.1 -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A |

Re: XPostFacto

On Apr 24, 2005, at 12:12 AM, pasha wrote: OK... I have a bit of an oddity going on here... I have a Kanga, a #1 G3 Powerbook looking like the 3400. I know that it will only display 256 colors. I know that it will not support the PCMCIA cards. LAST NIGHT I installed 10.2 on there. the scree

Re: New PB 100 Owner w/Problems (The PB, That Is...)

On Apr 15, 2005, at 10:56 PM, Robert Little wrote: Today's question concerns my PB100. From what I've been told, this machine has sat for some time unused. After replacing the PRAM batteries, I tried to fire the thing up. There was a chime, and the screen lit up... dark blue, with a lighter glow on

Re: 2300c Question

On Mar 13, 2005, at 5:20 AM, Mark Templeton wrote: I am trying to reconstruct a perfect duo system around a 2300c. I want to install System 9.1 but do not have a clue how to do a fresh install since the OS is on CD. Could someone offer a recommendation? You can install OS 9.1 either with an exter

Re: new to list

On Feb 7, 2005, at 2:16 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Feb 7, 2005, at 2:40 PM, Erich Zechar wrote: Where can I get good Apps, for free or real cheap? The old WordPerfect for Mac works on this one, it's floating about on the web somewhere. I have a copy floating about somewhere, tell me if you can'

Re: NEC Printer & PB3400

On Jan 31, 2005, at 12:45 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: I've been given a NEC Superscript Laser printer. and I'm wondering if I can plug it into my PB 3400 running 9.1. The NEC cable out is a 25 pin. Is there a way to adapt? While you did not provide the model number for the NEC printer, I assume that

Re: Connecting Hp portable printer, DeskJet 350 to a Wallstreet.

On Dec 16, 2004, at 10:56 AM, PETE wrote: I posted this to the Gbook list but has not gotten anywhere so far. Any help out there? TIA. Pete. --- PETE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have the above mentioned printer connected to my Wallstreet via a printer cable connected to the USB card. When I open u

Re: Wallstreet II

On Dec 12, 2004, at 9:14 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: 2. Best replacement drive? By best, do you mean the largest, the fastest, or the cheapest? Some balance between largest and fastest with emphasis on fastest. Cliff: If a dead hard drive is indeed the only problem with your WallStreet II, you may w

Re: Battery Recondition

On Dec 12, 2004, at 6:40 PM, Christopher Gleeson wrote: The URL for Amnesia would be appreciated. The first find when you do a Google search: -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter

Re: Wallstreet II

On Dec 11, 2004, at 3:33 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: I've been given a dead Wallstreet (reportedly belly up HD) which I believe is a II judging from earlier responses on list. So, questions: Since the WallStreet is a G-Book, you should really post your questions to that List. 1. Best place to downlo

Re: Printer for my PB5300C

On Dec 10, 2004, at 5:26 AM, Calypso Organization 1 wrote: Just managed to pick up a nifty little Apple Color Stylewriter 2200 to go with my trust 5300C. Found out that when printing in black it uses a Canon BCI -10 cartridge which is easily available nand works perfectly , but does anyone know

Re: PRAM battery for 5300ce?

On Dec 8, 2004, at 5:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently bought a used 5300ce; the date/time is not retained between startups so I suspect that the PRAM battery is dead. A local Mac shop could not replace it citing that "the 5300ce is beyond the age where we're going to be able to order p

Re: 3400c 9.1 VPC 3.0

On Dec 6, 2004, at 3:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3400c 9.1 VPC 3.0: Will this combination work? I'd hate to remove the shrink wrap if there is no chance... :) I have used Virtual PC 3.0 with Windows 95 on a PowerBook 3400c running OS 9.1. I believe that a G3 processor is needed for Windows 9

Re: Modified 3400 Card Cage

On Dec 6, 2004, at 5:54 AM, Manfred wrote: I have a D-Link Ethernetcard which is not recognized at boottime. As if the pc-card software ist not loaded. If i boot with a 16bit card and then exchange the cards then it is recognized. I really would like to have the Ethernetcard running because i have

Re: 5300c question

On Nov 21, 2004, at 9:30 PM, black bug wrote: Sure I tried google and some other browsers as well. And "Click Pad II" certainly wasn't the first link. It wasn't even a link through about 12 pages. Of course YMMV. If you had searched for "ClickPad II" instead of "Click Pad II," it would indeed be t

Re: 3400c/Kanga 128mb RAM module question

On Nov 19, 2004, at 5:21 PM, Andrew Kershaw wrote: IIRC, RAM modules for the 3400c and Kanga are not entirely interchangeable. In response to previous similar inquiries, I wrote about my experience from replacing the logic boards in two PowerBook 3400c with Kanga boards a few years ago. A 128-M

Re: PowerBook Duo Web Site

:18 PM, Fabian Fang wrote: We should probably move this thread to the [Duo2400] List. There used to be a JB's Duo website, also quite informative, which I cannot locate at the moment. It might have been closed. Some years back a Duo enthusiast from South Carolina compiled a CD

Re: PowerBook Duo Web Site

gt; >And no interesting graphics! > >Thanks for pointing that out though! > >On Nov 16, 2004, at 8:54 PM, Fabian Fang wrote: > >> Your search missed this well-known PowerBook Duo resource: >> <http://members.aol.com/kim/computer/duo/duoindex.html> -- Po

Re: PowerBook Duo Web Site

On Nov 16, 2004, at 6:40 PM, Daniel Palka wrote: I'm working on a web site devoted to the PowerBook Duo, after having failed to find any such thing. Your search missed this well-known PowerBook Duo resource: -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: 3400 won't shut down with 9.2.2

On Thursday, November 11, 2004, at 01:32PM, Dennis Descoteau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi, just got his PB and the above problem appears. I searched the >archives but did not see any related items. The only troubleshooting I >did was to notice that if I only booted to the desktop it would >s

Re: Price Comparison Engines (was Re: Seagate 20gb hd for a kanga?)

On Oct 16, 2004, at 8:49 PM, Andrew Kershaw wrote: Deal Mac's okay, but I'm a fan of Price Watch. PW is very PC-oriented, but if you know what you are looking for (hard drives are hard drives, after all, and it's been a LONG time since I've seen one that won't work in a Mac), it can find you wh

Re: Seagate 20gb hd for a kanga?

On Oct 15, 2004, at 5:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.megamacs.com/v1/?action=view&pid=2352327 Good drive, decent price ($2.33 per GB), So-so speed (4200 rpm). Very small buffer. I just ordered a Samsung 40 GB. Great price ($1.99 per GB). Great speed (5400 rpm). HUGE buffer (8 MB). Othe

Re: Seagate 20gb hd for a kanga?

On Friday, October 15, 2004, at 06:22AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >People have advised that the Fujitsu Laptop 18GB 4200RPM hard drive, >Model MHJ2181AT was not a good choice to install as it runs hot. Is a >20 gb 5400 rpm Seagate laptop hard drive an advisable choice for a >powerbook

Re: Audio tape to CD

On Oct 12, 2004, at 1:55 PM, Mattox, Thoma wrote: Well, I have Toast 4 with my burner...what I don't understand is how to hook up the tapeplayer and how to "digitize" the audio. The procedure for "digitizing" cassette tapes and long-playing records, using "Spin Doctor," is detailed in the User Gui

Re: Audio tape to CD

On Oct 11, 2004, at 11:18 PM, Andrew Kershaw wrote: Is there a way I can use my PB 540c and CDRW to transfer an interview tape to CD for play in a standard CD player? Coaster might do what you want. At least, it can record AIFFs to disk from an external

Re: Audio tape to CD

On Monday, October 11, 2004, at 02:49PM, Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On Oct 11, 2004, at 2:37 PM, Fabian Fang wrote: > >> On Oct 11, 2004, at 9:45 AM, Mattox, Thoma wrote: >> >>> Is there a way I can use my PB 540c and CDRW to transfer an inter

Re: Audio tape to CD

On Oct 11, 2004, at 9:45 AM, Mattox, Thoma wrote: Is there a way I can use my PB 540c and CDRW to transfer an interview tape to CD for play in a standard CD player? You can do this with Roxio Toast Titanium. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp

Re: PB Duo Battery Question

On Sunday, October 10, 2004, at 04:19PM, Ben <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Is there a place where I can download Battery Reconditioner 1.1? Thanks. ~ I have Version 1.3 in an old archive of PowerBook utilities. I will send it as an attachment if you can use it -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: Tresure trove

If the main issue in your lengthy discourse is the missing disk for WordPerfect, it would be much easier for you just to download for free Version 3.5, the last and the best, from the following website: For the other bits that you need, the LEM-Swap L

Re: which Netscape for PB 1400 G3 OS 8.6??

On Sep 28, 2004, at 10:28 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Sep 27, 2004, at 8:22 PM, Andrew in Ann Arbor wrote: Now I'm loading software and am wondering if I should go for Netscape 6.2.2 or if Netscape 7.02 would be better. 7.02 has some nice features (pop-up blocking and better security) I was thinki

Re: Torx screw driver for Wall Street

On Monday, September 27, 2004, at 03:49PM, Christoph Pistor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >A friend of mine has a loose power supply plug on his Wall Street Power Book >and asked me for a Torx driver that fits the screws for the case. Does >anybody know the exact size for the driver and where a good

Re: 3400 & Apple Presentation System

On Sep 27, 2004, at 8:33 AM, Cliff Rediger wrote: Bought an APS on ebay, Came tightly shrink wrapped but inside showed evidence of having been opened. Power adapter turned out to be 240v to 9v. First question, is the APS a 9v system? Second question, is APS "power on" indicator light supposed to be

Re: 3400 won't restart after changing batteries

On Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at 06:41PM, Mark J. Pearson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >What's a good source for a replacement PRAM battery for the 3400? -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronic

Re: 3400c upgrade to 9.1

On Sep 18, 2004, at 8:31 AM, Brian Mahoney wrote: When I read the instructions the one that says "before you install", it says I must have 8.5 to go to the 9.1 that is on the CD. I tried choosing the CD as the startup disk but it didn't go, just went back into 8.1. Now the problem may be the vers

Re: 3400c upgrade to 9.1

On Sep 17, 2004, at 7:19 PM, Brian Mahoney wrote: If I can't install 9.1 on my 3400c without first installing 8.5 (I've got 8.1 now) how the heck does someone do a clean install of 9.1? Were there no PBs that came factory fresh with 9.1 installed? Or is there a clean install option available? Th

Re: SmartMedia 3.3 and 5 volts PC card adapter

On Tuesday, September 07, 2004, at 12:30PM, Beniamino Cenci Goga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I wanted to download the pictures from the Apple QuickTake 200 to the >5300 and the 190 and avoit the CameraConnect nightmare. > >This Microtech SmartMedia PC card adapter does not work. > >The 5300 says

Re: PB 3400c & Wireless Network

On Saturday, September 04, 2004, at 01:11PM, Mr Scott Stanley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hello, fellow listers! I was wondering if it would be >possible to use my 3400c on a wireless network that I >currently have set up with 2 PC laptops? I wouldn't >be looking to swap files between the PB/PC

Re: 3400c CD drive question

On Thursday, September 02, 2004, at 05:09PM, Brian Mahoney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Just picked up a 3400C, great shape but with no CD drive. Is the drive >something I can pick up somewhere or are the drives model-specific? Any >range of prices for these things? I have a couple of external SCSI

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Re: calendar creation program suggestions?

On Friday, August 27, 2004, at 06:29AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Advice appreciated- >I need a calendar creation program that works with OS9. I bought The >Print Shop but it won't run on a 3400 but installs fine on an iMac. I >think the screen size is too small for the program to run.

Re: 5300 and OS 9 to 9.0.4 query

On Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 08:28AM, Calypso Organization 1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >We have OS 9 loaded on the 5300ce but have been told it requires at least OS >9.0.4 before we can use wireless PCMCIA facilities ( A Proxim Skyline >802.11b is on route to us right now) >Can anybody help

Re: 3400c

On Aug 26, 2004, at 12:31 PM, Sherri wrote: Hello! I am in need of an inexpensive a/c adapter for a VST battery charger. Does anyone know where I can find one? The cheapest one I have found searching is $59.00 used. You can get a complete new-in-box VST battery charger package for much less th

Re: 3400 & TV Monitor

On Aug 25, 2004, at 7:44 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: At 8:28 AM -0700 8/12/04, Fabian Fang wrote: My PowerBook 3400c's all came with a VGA adapter (Apple Part Number 922-2963) for connection to an external monitor. Brand-new Apple Presentation System packages can be picked up from eBay for

Re: 3400c Power Problems

On Sunday, August 22, 2004, at 03:02PM, Matt Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >The laptop works flawlessly when plugged in. It will continue to run if I >pull the plug while the unit is running (switch to battery). The problem >occurs when I try to wake it up from sleep while it is running on b

Re: Wireless PCMCIA cards

On Tuesday, August 17, 2004, at 08:09PM, Fluxstringer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I would like to know if an 802.11 card will work in a 1400. The MacWireless 11b PC card works very well in a 1400 and many other older PowerBooks, but it is pricey.

Re: 1400 Manuals?

On Thursday, August 12, 2004, at 09:38AM, Richard Adams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I found a 1400 site that used to have PDF's of the manuals, but they had >been removed, and I don't see them on Apple's site any more. The Apple manuals are right here:

Re: PB 145 manual/serial port connector

On Thursday, August 12, 2004, at 09:17AM, Dick Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >on 08/12/2004 3:48 PM, Jennifer Worgan at >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> http://home.wanadoo.nl/manual.man/manuals.html >> >> scroll down to Powerbook 145, User's Guides and Manuals are avaiable in pdf >> files, ju

Re: 3400 & TV Monitor

On Thursday, August 12, 2004, at 07:49AM, Cliff Rediger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I'm interested in using a TV >to monitor video streaming via my 3400. >Can it be done? >Special hardware? software? needed? My PowerBook 3400c's all came with a VGA adapter (Apple Part Number 922-2963) for connec

Re: 3400c

On Aug 10, 2004, at 12:28 PM, R.A. Cantrell wrote: Bookies, I'm really liking this 3400c. Got 9.1 to install from a G4 book Install OS,no probs, got IE&OE 5 QT6. I am jackedinto the web via the onboard ethernet. I put a Linksys 10/100 card in the slot and itmounted to the desktop. Iha

Re: Netscape 7 on OS 9.1 (was Re: Mail application for PB 1400)

On Aug 10, 2004, at 6:31 AM, Yersinia wrote: U, did you just say that you're using Netscape 7 with OS 9.1?! The last time I went to the Netscape home page in hopes of upgrading my version (3-4 months ago) not only was Netscape 7 the most current, but Netscape's site led me to believe that I'd n

Re: 3400/5300 memory

On Aug 10, 2004, at 2:21 AM, R. A. Cantrell wrote: What's a good source for P-ram batteries for a 3400? PowerBooksPlus.com is a good source for PRAM batteries for the 3400c and other PowerBooks. You can order just the battery or a complete installation kit, which includes a tool and detailed ins

Re: url for US Appleworks 6 updaters (corrected)

On Aug 7, 2004, at 8:06 PM, kaldav wrote: Hello, Could someone please tell me the url for downloading the updaters for the US version of Appleworks 6? Do the updaters have to all be installed in order, or will the last one combine all of the previous changes? Appleworks 6 should run on a 3400 wi

Re: 3400 and non-working VST zip drive

On Sunday, August 08, 2004, at 02:25AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I'd like to make a further clarification of my original post, as many >of you have kindly suggested remedies, but they have already been >tried and not worked and you might have a further idea of I clarify: >>Hello, >>I h

Re: url for US Appleworks 6 updaters

On Sunday, August 08, 2004, at 02:26AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hello, >Could someone please tell me the url for downloading the updaters for >the US version of Appleworks 6? Do the updaters have to all be >installed in order, or will the last one combine all of the previous >changes

Re: how to upgrade 1400?

On Jun 2, 2004, at 3:06 AM, alienbill wrote: Can someone briefly explain, or refer me to an online source, giving the steps necessary to upgrade ram in my 1400c? You can download assorted Apple manuals for the PowerBook 1400 as follows, including detailed procedure for RAM card installation:

Re: Problems with 7.5.

On Jul 29, 2004, at 11:44 AM, Rob wrote: In the long list of software from Apple at the link Fabian provided, the set of 14 disks I downloaded are at the very bottom, listed as "Macintosh/System/System_7.5_Update_2.0/Sys_7.5_Update_2.0 -01of14.sea.bin" and so on... The 14-disk set is for updati

Re: Problems with 7.5.

On Thursday, July 29, 2004, at 10:05AM, Yersinia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I can only help you out a little bit here. I can tell you that you can >download 7.5.5 from Apple the same way you got 7.5.3 from there. > >I can also tell you that 7.5.3 comes to two floppies, and 7.5.5 results >in thr

Re: Need a set of 7.5.3 floppies.

On Sunday, July 25, 2004, at 10:31AM, Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I fixed up a Powerbook 520c, and need to find a set of 7.5.3 floppies. >Where can one get a set? It is available for download from the following Apple Support website:

Re: Stylewriter II

You did not look at the correct page. The User Guide for your PowerBook 5300 is right here: With respect to the StyleWriters, I could only find the User Guide for StyleWriter 1200. I have no idea how different it is from your StyleWriter

Re: 5300 memory allocation- VM or RamDoubler 2?

On Jul 17, 2004, at 6:43 PM, kaldav wrote: I have a powerbook 5300 with OS8.1 and 24 mb memory (8 mb + 16 mb ram card). I have SpeedDoubler 8.12 installed. Due to the relatively small memory, I have purchased RamDoubler2. However, I wondered if there were updaters that need to be installed for i

Re: fax modem software

On Thursday, July 15, 2004, at 02:52AM, Brad Calvert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Does anyone know some fax modem software suitable for system 7.6.1? > >I have a Dacom Gold Card PC-card fax modem but I don't have any fax software. Purplus Software at sells "MacCom Center P

Re: Cartridge replacement?

On Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at 07:06PM, Howard R. Katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I recently came across a Stylewriter II that I want to use with my 5300 >(see the hook there? :) ) and it needs a new cart. OfficeMax has the >Apple Brand for around $30--much to much for me. IIRC, the stylewriter

Re: Powerbook 3400c usb palm pilot and zio smartmedia card reader

On Monday, July 05, 2004, at 12:57PM, Stephen Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I have the belkin usb busport mobile card mounted, but I can't figure out >how to use the usb devices I have. > >I'd like to be able to hotsync my palm pilot, but it wants to use the modem >or printer port. > >Mainly

Re: PB 100 HD size limit?

On Sunday, July 04, 2004, at 05:35AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I sold a lister a 800mb SCSI 2.5" hard drive recently. The buyer is trying to >put the drive in his Powerbook 100, but it is evidently not appearing on the >desktop, and Apple SC HD tells him no suitable scsi device is present. No

Re: Powerbook 3400C and Belkin USB Card - help!

On Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at 02:09PM, Stephen Barnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >There is a card available that would add usb compatability to my powerbook >3400c (os 9.1). >Question: I have read many cardbus vs 16 bit arguments over the last few >months and still am not totally sure if this ca

Re: G3 Specs and RAM (was 3400 ram in a Kanga?)

On Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at 07:29AM, Denny Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >At 4:13 PM +0100 on 2/9/04, VidaVerde wittily wrote: > >>I'm thinking of putting a Kanga MB (original G3/250) in my 3400/240. >>I know this will fit, but does anyone know for sure that I can use my >>old 3400 ram card

Re: G3 Specs and RAM (was 3400 ram in a Kanga?)

On Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at 07:29AM, Denny Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >At 4:13 PM +0100 on 2/9/04, VidaVerde wittily wrote: > > >>I'm thinking of putting a Kanga MB (original G3/250) in my 3400/240. >>I know this will fit, but does anyone know for sure that I can use my >>old 3400 ram c

Re: Powerbook 100 install 1 disk and disk tools disk

On Thursday, June 10, 2004, at 04:48PM, Michael Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I recently aquired the classic Powerbook 100. The only problem is, I have >to install system software which wouldn't be a problem because I can >download it from various sites for free all day long. However, I ne

Re: zip drive in 5300 ok, not in 3400

On Monday, May 31, 2004, at 04:38AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>I have a powerbook 5300 with a zip drive in the expansion bay that >>works fine. When I tried it in my >3400 it froze the machine at >>start up to a gray screen with an arrow cursor. When I put in the CD >>rom it >>starte

Re: zip drive in 5300 ok, not in 3400

On Sunday, May 30, 2004, at 00:32AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I have a powerbook 5300 with a zip drive in the expansion bay that >works fine. When I tried it in my 3400 it froze the machine at start >up to a gray screen with an arrow cursor. When I put in the CD rom it >started up fi

Re: 5300ce PRAM battery replacement

On Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 03:21PM, Grant Crosthwaite <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I am hoping you can help me with finding some information. I have an old >5300ce which my daughter wants to use for a school project. I confess I have >not used this laptop for quite a while and now it will not bo

Re: PRAM Battery for PowerBook 520c

On Thursday, May 20, 2004, at 11:58PM, R. A. Cantrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I'm at my Daughter's home in Houston and I'm using my >Powerbook 520c. It has, apparently, a dead clock battery. Does anyone know a >resource for these batteries? I'd like to replace this one the next (and >hopefully

Re: VST Zip Drive

On Monday, May 03, 2004, at 05:49PM, Howard R. Katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I think that the powers that be don't want me to use this module. I've >now downloaded the installer archive (2.1.1 I believe) three times now and >Unstuffit keeps telling me that it's not a "properly encoded" file an

Re: stylewriter II for my 5300

On Monday, May 03, 2004, at 01:34PM, Grace Tallman Gooding <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >So, I took notes before and someone said to use the CSW 1500 driver and to >just print in black & white...any best suggestions on how to get the driver >and junk like that?? Are some versions better than others

Re: calendar software for powerbook 3400?

On Monday, May 03, 2004, at 06:22AM, kaldav <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Could anyone please tell me if there is software that would run on a >powerbook 3400 that works like Microsoft Publisher 97? >I'm after something whereby the program can provide a monthly >calendar with dates well into the

Re: VST Zip Drive

On Saturday, May 01, 2004, at 09:55AM, Howard R. Katz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hmmm...I don't have a "CD extras" folder on my machine On your machine? I was referring to the "CD Extras" folders on the Install CDs for recent versions of Mac OS, which generally contain extra drivers, resou

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