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      • Thread Is it worth it ? Powerbook G-4 upgrade to new IOS 6 possible?

        Is it worth it ? Powerbook G-4 upgrade to new IOS 6 possible?

        Hi my name is Mitch, I have a power book G-4 model powerbook 5,6 which i have had for quite a while and my question is; the laptop is running OSX 10.4.11 would it be possible and cost effective to update my system to ...view more
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        • Thread is this worth buying?

          is this worth buying?

          hi all here is what they are selling I was told I cant up grade the OS but that fine I just want to make sure ram can be up graded and hard drive? and for sure will work wireless in my area thanks http:/http://peterbo...view more
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          is this worth buying?

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          • Thread how do i transfer music from my powerbook G4 to an ipad 4

            how do i transfer music from my powerbook G4 to an ipad 4

            How can i transfer my music from my powerbook G4 (OS 10.4.11) to my ipad 4 (OS6)view more
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            how do i transfer music from my powerbook G4 to an ipad 4

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            • Thread Powerbook G4 WiFi connection to netgear router

              Powerbook G4 WiFi connection to netgear router

              I have recently bought a Powerbook G4 12 inch which is running OSX 10.2.3 I've installed an Airport Extreme card and want to connect to my Netgear WiFi router but don't know how to start. I'm new to mac and have onl...view more
              Network 23
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              Powerbook G4 WiFi connection to netgear router

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              • Thread Best browser for old Powerbook G4?

                Best browser for old Powerbook G4?

                Firefox doesn't seem to be updatable any more, but I hate to go back to Safari.  Is there a better choice for this old machine1/view more
                Greg Reyna
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                Best browser for old Powerbook G4?

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                • Thread How do I get my Powerbook G4 to stop looking for a PPPoE server?

                  How do I get my Powerbook G4 to stop looking for a PPPoE server?

                  I was given an old PowerBook G4 and while I am using it, a message keeps popping up.  The message says, "Internet Connect.  Could not find a PPPoE server."  I don't know how to get this to stop.  P...view more
                  John Galt
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                  How do I get my Powerbook G4 to stop looking for a PPPoE server?

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                  • Thread AirPort Connection Timeout - Tried everything!

                    AirPort Connection Timeout - Tried everything!

                    This laptop (PowerBook G4 Ti 867MHz) cannot connect to the internet. It worked before we bought ourselves a new router. It is NOT the router because a similar laptop (PowerBook G4 Al 1.5/1.67) connects flawlessly. &n...view more
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                    AirPort Connection Timeout - Tried everything!

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                    • Thread Need help with new Airport installation on PB G4????

                      Need help with new Airport installation on PB G4????

                      I just installed an old Airport card in my PB G4. It will not connect via my wifi at home. It is an Overdrive Pro 063. What do I need to do? The firmware is version 9.52. Thanksview more
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                      Need help with new Airport installation on PB G4????

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                      • Thread Which Mac laptop is user upgradeable?

                        Which Mac laptop is user upgradeable?

                        Need a spare computer with long battery life for internet useage and upgradeable by owner:  memory,  HD, etc.view more
                        dalstott
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                        Which Mac laptop is user upgradeable?

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                        • Thread AirPort won't connect to internet on G4 serie

                          AirPort won't connect to internet on G4 serie

                          I've an old PowerBook G4 serie. One some weird thing, my AirPort won't connect to my Wifi connection. It keep say password is inconnect nor mistyped something. While i'm 100% sure it's connect, becus other devices c...view more
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                          AirPort won't connect to internet on G4 serie

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                          • Thread what is Air Mac Extreme Sub kit

                            what is Air Mac Extreme Sub kit

                            I bought a power book 15inch and the bopx had never been opened 9 years there is a list of contents but something is missing Apple say it is out of warranty.view more
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                            what is Air Mac Extreme Sub kit

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                            • Thread Trying to connect old powerbook G4 to WPA wifi network

                              Trying to connect old powerbook G4 to WPA wifi network

                              Just resurrected one of my old Powerbook G4's (running OS X, version 10.4) to be used as a backup computer for my mother. Was initially having some boot issues when I first tried to set up for her so i repartitioned a...view more
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                              Trying to connect old powerbook G4 to WPA wifi network

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                              • Thread Can't open 1 & 1 Webmail

                                Can't open 1 & 1 Webmail

                                Hi - my daughter is away at university using a Powerbook G4 with Mac OS X 10.3.9 (Panther) and can't access her email account with 1 & 1. When she tries she is prompted to download the latest version of Firefox an...view more
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                                Can't open 1 & 1 Webmail

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                                • Thread Want to connect to internet using cell phone. Can I? Which cell phone?

                                  Want to connect to internet using cell phone. Can I? Which cell phone?

                                  Want to connect to internet using cell phone. Can I? Which cell phone? I have Airport, internal modem, cat 5, etc. Will be in an area without WiFi, land line or network. Cell connectivity is available. Can I simply p...view more
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                                  Want to connect to internet using cell phone. Can I? Which cell phone?

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                                  • Thread Increasing limitations of Powerbook G4 running Tiger

                                    Increasing limitations of Powerbook G4 running Tiger

                                    More and more software won't work on my Powerbook G4 running Tiger. I'm thinking particularly of latest browser versions, Itunes, Spotify, Skype etc. How much would upgrading to Leopard, which is as far as I can go on...view more
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                                    Increasing limitations of Powerbook G4 running Tiger

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                                    • Thread PowerBook G4: Airport Extreme Upgrade

                                      PowerBook G4: Airport Extreme Upgrade

                                      Hello, I have a Powerbook G4 running Mac OSX Tiger (10.4.11) I recently installed a compatible airport extreme. It is not recognized by this computer. Any suggestions are welcome.view more
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                                      PowerBook G4: Airport Extreme Upgrade

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                                      • Thread powerbook g4 battery

                                        powerbook g4 battery

                                        ok the problem i am having an im not sure it is one, but i just repacled the battery on it beacuse the other one died beacuse it was old also the computer still charges batteryies fine the problem is the the battey di...view more
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                                        powerbook g4 battery

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                                        • Thread I am getting a "waiting for static.ak.facebook.com message when trying to access my business facebook account.  It won't let me access it at all... any ideas?

                                          I am getting a "waiting for static.ak.facebook.com message when trying to access my business facebook account.  It won't let me access it at all... any ideas?

                                          I am getting a "waitingforstatic.ak.facebook.com" message when trying to access my business facebook account.  It will not let me access it at all, but I can get to other pages.  Any ideas what might be goin...view more
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                                          I am getting a "waiting for static.ak.facebook.com message when trying to access my business facebook account.  It won't let me access it at all... any ideas?

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                                          • Thread URGENT! My dock has dissapeared, the side bar icons in finder are missing, nothing in the finder drop down menu (apple icon) or system preferences are clickable, icons aren't moving either. Restarted and removed battery - nothing.

                                            URGENT! My dock has dissapeared, the side bar icons in finder are missing, nothing in the finder drop down menu (apple icon) or system preferences are clickable, icons aren't moving either. Restarted and removed battery - nothing.

                                            It all started when I was using Safari and it came up with "alert - couldn't contact spell checker". I restarted, but then Safari would no longer open, instead bounce in the dock and then close. Luckily I had Firefo...view more
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                                            URGENT! My dock has dissapeared, the side bar icons in finder are missing, nothing in the finder drop down menu (apple icon) or system preferences are clickable, icons aren't moving either. Restarted and removed battery - nothing.

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                                            • Thread How can I upgrade 10.4.11 to Lion?

                                              How can I upgrade 10.4.11 to Lion?

                                              Hi everyone i recently bought a Powerbook G4 for my aunt and was wondering is there any way i can upgrade this 10.4.11 to the newest OSX? I've read some pages that claim you have to first buy leopard then you can upgr...view more
                                              BGreg
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                                              How can I upgrade 10.4.11 to Lion?

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