Re: [q] Performa 476 floppy

2004-10-25 Thread macsonly
l s wrote: Greetings, I just acquired a 476 with no hd or floppy at a reasonable price (free). I have an extra hd that works (I checked it in a different computer). When I put a hd in the 476, all I get at startup is the blinking ? . Do I need to put in a floppy to get it to work

Re: [q] multiple users setup for 8.1 or7.5?

2004-09-22 Thread macsonly
if not i have 12+ copies unknown version, still shrink wrapped. real cheap. charles lenington oklahoma city Chuck Bush wrote: At Ease is the best way to do that prior to system 9 (it only runs up through system 8.6). I use it all the time, it allows you to both password protect, and choose

Re: [q] Zip conundrum

2004-09-16 Thread macsonly
7.5 is hfs while 10.x is hfs+ or ufs. if you are trying to take files to 7.5 from 10.x then format drive w/7.5. since i don't have my beige g3 handy, does the floppy work in os 10.x? A vague spark in the back of my brain says no. charles lenington Ben Berry wrote: The only way I can seem to

Re: [q] Zip conundrum

2004-09-16 Thread macsonly
another thing to try, if this is a one shot attempt, is to put the hard drive in the g3 to copy files to as a test. also, i wonder if the zip drivers for 7.5 and 9/X had a big change? or try another drive to copy files to and temporarily replace the q610 cdrom drive while moving files. charles L

Re: [q] Help Identify OS 8.0 CD

2004-08-29 Thread macsonly
iirc my 8.8 cd had 2 floppies with it depending on platform or ppc the correct one was needed to boot. i'll go and try to find mine in storeroom to verify. chuck lenington Bill Beazley wrote: Can anyone identify these two OS 8.0 install CDs? Neither CD will boot my LC 575, though both will

Re: [q] Help Identify OS 8.0 CD

2004-08-29 Thread macsonly
confirmed but look in disk tools folder on cd two disk images disk 1 68040 processor disk 2power pc processor charles lenington Bill Beazley wrote: Can anyone identify these two OS 8.0 install CDs? Neither CD will boot my LC 575, though both will install. Same story on my PM 6500.

Re: [q] LC 580 battery problem

2004-07-13 Thread macsonly
Ken wrote: My Reply follows quote. On 12/7/2004 14:52 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Greetings, I have an LC580 which acts like it needs a new battery. However when I replace the battery, everything still resets like the battery needs to be replaced. Any ideas on what's wrong and how to

Re: [q] Quadra 840AV boot conditions

2004-05-08 Thread macsonly
is the in the machine? iirc i believe the key has to be turned right position. Ken wrote: My Reply follows quote. On 08/05/2004 17:56 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Hi y'all, new to the list. I have a quick question regarding a Q840AV I ran across in a local goodwill store. I haven't bought it

Re: [q] Quadra 840AV boot conditions

2004-05-08 Thread macsonly
slaps hi s head that the 950 that needs a key. better get to bed before checking mouth for shoe size some more tonight. :( charles Stephen Alexander wrote: Thanks for the tip, I will try again. I'm just dying to give my wife the opportunity to kill me for bringing home another obsolete

Re: [q] Mac VGA adapter

2004-05-07 Thread macsonly
You might download Multi-Resolution and give it a try. (shareware) www.softronmedia.com charles lenington Humberto B. Morais wrote: Hi, I recently received three 68k Macs (IIvx, Centris 650 and Quadra 610). Unfortunatly I donĀ“t have any Mac monitor. A friend of mine got me this

Re: New printer for Mac 637CD

2004-01-19 Thread macsonly
there wasn't a good description. does it support mac serial ports? John Haines wrote: What about using a multiprotocol usb print server? Here is an example of 1 that supports appletalk.

Re: New printer for Mac 637CD

2004-01-19 Thread macsonly
For original poster: If you decide to go network route i went through collection and found comm slot card. since it is my only one i'll have to ask 20.00 shipped in US, from 73020. Postal money order or i can set up paypal again. charles lenington Paul Stamsen wrote: About Re: New printer for

Re: New printer for Mac 637CD

2004-01-18 Thread macsonly
Mactracker states that there is no ethernet for a 637cd. there may be a commslot card available which requires research and tracking one down. charles lenington Otto Hansen wrote: I would think that many printers without the serial port would work with an ethernet printserver. Many printers

Re: New printer for Mac 637CD

2004-01-18 Thread macsonly
researched: 1. card, ethernet, 10 base-t, comm slot apple part # 661-0888 (source: apple service price pages 01/99) 2. from mactracker: It (Quadra 630) was also released as LC 630 and Performas 630, 630cd, 631cd, 635cd, 636, 636cd, 637cd, 638cd, and 640cd each of which was bundled with