Has anyone got a yo-yo style transformer/adapter for sale for a PowerBook G3 400? (The model with firewire as well as USB ports). Or can anyone suggest an alternative?
Thank you, Michael Hawkins. ---- Original Message ---- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: RE: wamug Digest #913 Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 05:04:10 +0800 > WAMUG Mailing List Digest #913 > 1) Re: Help please ! AGAIN :-( > by "Stuart Evans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 2) Trashed File Recovery > by Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 3) Re: Help please ! AGAIN :-( > by Robert Howells <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 4) Re: Trashed File Recovery > by Mark Secker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >This digest is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list <[email protected]>. >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To switch to the FEED mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Send administrative queries to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >- > >Received: from vscan03.westnet.com.au ([203.10.1.142] verified) > by wamug.org.au (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2.10) > with ESMTP id 1610848 for [email protected]; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 >12:06:35 +0800 >Received: from localhost (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) > by localhost (Postfix) with ESMTP id EC002B600A7 > for <[email protected]>; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:03:36 +0800 (WST) >Received: from vscan03.westnet.com.au ([127.0.0.1]) > by localhost (vscan03.westnet.com.au [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port >10024) > with ESMTP id 29104-04-8 for <[email protected]>; > Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:03:36 +0800 (WST) >Received: from SATELLITE (dip-220-235-46-247.wa.westnet.com.au >[220.235.46.247]) > by vscan03.westnet.com.au (Postfix) with ESMTP id 125B2B600B0 > for <[email protected]>; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:03:36 +0800 (WST) >Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >From: "Stuart Evans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Help please ! AGAIN :-( >Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:04:31 +0800 >X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.6353 >In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >On 28/01/2006, at 2:25 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote: >> >> I have an old iMac G3 333 Mhz with 96 megs Ram running Mac OS >> 10.2.8 Yes It does run folks. I want to give it to an elderly Lady > >> who I have known since Adam was a lad. She is ALL switched on and >has >> wanted a computer but could not afford same. She wants to be able >to >> email,use it as a typewriter/printer and browse the internet. She >has >> tertiary level brain (she is a post grad Physio). >> >> My questions are :- >> >> 1 Can I go any higher level in Mac OS X? >> 2 Should I go back down to Mac OS 9 ? >> 3 How much memory should I add and where do I get it and get it put >in >> 4 I will put her into Wamug for a year. >> 5 What ISP would be best for her, she lives in Bunbury 'burbs. >> 6 I have got a C60 printer for her. >> >> Mac > >Hi Mac, > >In answer to your questions > >1. This model can go to 10.3.9, but you really need max RAM. >2. OS9 just creates headaches. >3. According to Apple Specs, this model supports a MAXIMUM of 256MB >RAM. >However, Kingston support say that it will support 512MB through 2 x >256MB >modules. Kingston's 256MB module requires iMAC firmware 1.2 or >higher, which >shouldn't be a problem as you would have updated the firmware for >10.2. The >downside is the price. Less demand means higher price. We >(AppleCentre >Albany) can supply the 256 modules for $230 inc-GST each (plus >postage). >These come with a lifetime warranty. By the way, we can also supply >RAM for >*nearly* all models of Apple computers. > >NOTE!!! We have recently been approved to open a new APPLE service >centre in >Bunbury. Our service engineer is already in Bunbury and working from >home >until we find suitable premises. He is also there for general Apple >support. >Any WAMUGgers or associates in the area who don't want to send their >precious cargo to Perth need no longer do so! > >4. Not a question :-) >5. iiNet & Westnet are very good ISPs, either one a good choice. > From a regional perspective, I rate Westnet higher because of >their >excellent support. > If she can get ADSL it will give her a much better experience >than >having to deal with > the issues which will almost certainly come up with dialup >through the >old iMac modem > connecting to the old regional copper. > Believe me, I've lived it through dozens of customers!!!! > >6. The Epson C60 has support through drivers up to 10.2.x. It >*should* work >with 10.3.x. > > >Cheers, >Stuart > >Stuart Evans >AppleCentre Albany > >T4 Technology >Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue >ALBANY WA 6330 AUSTRALIA >Phone: 08 9842 9660 >Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >------------------------------ > >Received: from vscan03.westnet.com.au ([203.10.1.142] verified) > by wamug.org.au (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2.10) > with ESMTP id 1611100 for [email protected]; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 >19:45:24 +0800 >Received: from localhost (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) > by localhost (Postfix) with ESMTP id 5768DB602A5 > for <[email protected]>; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:42:31 +0800 (WST) >Received: from vscan03.westnet.com.au ([127.0.0.1]) > by localhost (vscan03.westnet.com.au [127.0.0.1]) (amavisd-new, port >10024) > with ESMTP id 03730-05-4 for <[email protected]>; > Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:42:31 +0800 (WST) >Received: from [192.168.1.2] (dsl-202-72-180-75.wa.westnet.com.au >[202.72.180.75]) > by vscan03.westnet.com.au (Postfix) with ESMTP id 26937B6025F > for <[email protected]>; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:42:31 +0800 (WST) >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 19:42:31 +0800 >From: Paul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Trashed File Recovery > >Hi all > >A friend has deleted an important folder in the belief it was the >backup >copy. >Oops! >I've searched the archives and google (a bit) but nothing really >jumps >out as an obvious recovery utility. >I have gleaned that it isn't too hopeful as some or all data may >already >have been overwritten. >It was on a secondary drive so she may have a little chance left. > >She has turned it off and fired up her 5500 to search for a solution. > >Has anyone a positive result from a similar scenario? > > >Thanks > >Paul (and Kim) > >------------------------------ > >Received: from [203.30.44.68] (HELO house.arach.net.au) > by wamug.org.au (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2.10) > with ESMTP-TLS id 1611112 for [email protected]; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 >20:14:08 +0800 >Received: (qmail 6488 invoked from network); 29 Jan 2006 12:11:09 >-0000 >Received: from unknown (HELO ?192.168.1.5?) (202.89.175.101) > by house3.arach.net.au with SMTP; 29 Jan 2006 12:11:09 -0000 >In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >From: Robert Howells <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Help please ! AGAIN :-( >Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:11:07 +0800 >X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.623) > > >> the issues which will almost certainly come up with dialup >through >> the >> old iMac modem >> connecting to the old regional copper. > >As if that is different to a similar circumstance in urban Metro area > >???? > >It's not. Old regional copper is just the same as Metro copper .... >but what is different is the sprawl usually found in Regional areas >which inevitably means the customer is at the extremity, or beyond >the >extremity >of a good copper circuit. > >These are the circumstances when " Line Conditioning " is applied to >extend >the distance to achieve a working phone service . > >It's also the circumstances when we come up against " Farmer Brown's >" >electric fence crosstalk clicks , unprotected cable ploughed direct >into the ground >without conduit/ pipe protection etc etc etc. > >I only worked in customer technical maintenance for 40 years , so >that >is just a sample. > >Meanwhile back at the iMac modem , Apple serves up a Modem >Initialisation string >which just begs for an upgrade to reduce the incidence of drop outs . >Been there , and done that . Quite successful for some people . > >Have fun > >Bob > > >> Believe me, I've lived it through dozens of customers!!!! >> >> 6. The Epson C60 has support through drivers up to 10.2.x. It >*should* >> work >> with 10.3.x. >> >> >> Cheers, >> Stuart >> >> Stuart Evans >> AppleCentre Albany > > > >------------------------------ > >Received: from [130.95.128.60] (HELO asclepius.uwa.edu.au) > by wamug.org.au (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2.10) > with ESMTP id 1611125 for [email protected]; Sun, 29 Jan 2006 >21:22:40 +0800 >Received: from asclepius.kas (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) > by asclepius.uwa.edu.au (Postfix) with SMTP id B92C51839D0; > Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:19:48 +0800 (WST) >Received: from asclepius (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1]) > by asclepius.prekas (Postfix) with SMTP id 95F651844E9; > Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:19:48 +0800 (WST) >Received: from [130.95.36.205] (vpn-05.ss.ecel.uwa.edu.au >[130.95.36.205]) > by asclepius.input (Postfix) with ESMTP id EABAB1844AD; > Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:19:47 +0800 (WST) >Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 21:19:46 +0800 >From: Mark Secker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Trashed File Recovery > >OK basically turning off the machine is good.... that prevents stuff >from being overwritten. > >of course the first question is did you actually empty the trash? - >you'd be surprised at the amount of stuff that my clients have >"deleted" only to have me pull it out of the trash/recycle bin and >then walk away within 10 seconds of sitting down at the machine.... >that's the case in about 95% of "deleted files" problems my users >have. > >what you didn't say is what sort of mac and what OS you are running. > >Old PowerMacintosh machines using SCSI drives probably would be best > >being recovered on similarly equipped machines running an older >compatible version of Norton's Disk Utilities. >I've tried to recover SCSI drives with my OSX disk recovery utility >and had rather variable results >Maybe someone one the list has a better solution for that sort of a >situation. > >Older PowerMacintoshes with IDE would probably best with the second >solution listed below > >If you are running IDE hard drive on a G3/G4 that won't boot in to >target mode (basically anything without Firewire built in - and has >to be built in not a IDE/PC-Card Firewire card) then theire are two >possible solutions. > >1: boot from a CD with a recovery utility and save to a external USB >drive (make sure the utility disk has an boot os with USB drivers >some versions of Nortons tools didn't) > >I can probably try dig up a copy of a suitable version of Nortons or > >Tech Tools if no one on the list has one more readily at hand. > >2: the second solution is to remove the hard disk and mount it in a >G3/G4 tower on the IDE chain and recover the data to the machines >boot drive. >I've found it problematic (and often impossible depending on the >utility) to recover data from a drive mounted in an external >Firewire/USB drive. > >If your machine is newish and will boot to target mode it's worth >giving the data recovery tools a spin over it from a separate machine > >while mounted in target mode but if that fails (see above) then >extracting the hard disk to try the last solution mentioned above is >probably going to be more successful. > >Lastly another solution is to have a second machine that can boot to >target mode and has the recovery utility on it and and boot your >computer off of this second computer's system disk - of course this >requires your mac to have a built in Firewire port so hardware like >old G3 iMacs are not compatible with this solution. > >if you have a IDE drive that you can easily extract ie a tower unit >or the G5 iMac then I can probably have a crack at it though you >would need to bring the drive to me and then pick it up (I couldn't >give you a fast turn around as I'd have to fit it in to my normal >9-5). >If it is to difficult to extract the drive and bring it in I'm sure >some one on the list (such as my self) would be able to visit (or you > >could lug your computer to their place) and do this with a laptop to >try the last mentioned solution. > > > >>Hi all >> >>A friend has deleted an important folder in the belief it was the >backup copy. >>Oops! >>I've searched the archives and google (a bit) but nothing really >>jumps out as an obvious recovery utility. >>I have gleaned that it isn't too hopeful as some or all data may >>already have been overwritten. >>It was on a secondary drive so she may have a little chance left. >> >>She has turned it off and fired up her 5500 to search for a >solution. >> >>Has anyone a positive result from a similar scenario? >> >> >>Thanks >> >>Paul (and Kim) >> >>-- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >>Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >>Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >>Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro > > > >------------------------------ > >End of WAMUG Mailing List Digest #913 >*************************************
