how to get data off old LC III driveI have our first LC III computer that I gave to our in-laws...now they want data off of it and I don't know how to get it off easily. The HD is a SCSI interface I think...can I use a SCSI to usb cable? Thi...view more
where to download fonts for System 7Hi, I have a nice SE30 with System 7.1 I wanted to install some more fonts, and was wondering whether I can download any on the Internet? (I download on Intel iMac, onto Floppy, then into my SE30) Any help m...view more
Macintosh classic wont bootHi, I just bought a macintosh classic. When I turn it on, it shows a floppy disk with a question mark on it. So then I ordered system 7.1. When I inserted the "install system 7.1" disk it showed a happy mac. Then a fe...view more
Thread Using a Color Classic as a print server for modern Macs?
Using a Color Classic as a print server for modern Macs?My fiancé and I have a 2011 MBP and a 2008 MBP respectively, both running Mountain Lion. Our network is set up through a first-generation Time Capsule, which until recently, also had an Epson Stylus inkje...view more
installing system 7.1 onto SE30 with 7.5Hi I have an SE30 with System 7.5 - however I wish to install System 7.1 as it'd be faster and less memory intensive on my SE30. Inserting the Install disk and running the install script reminds me that I cannot inst...view more
Thread What addin cards should I look for for an Apple IIGS?
What addin cards should I look for for an Apple IIGS?I recently received an Apple IIGS and I'm curious what I could get. It currently has between 400K and 500K of RAM. I know it needs a new battery because it keeps loosing settings. I have one 5.25 inch ...view more
no ethernet performa 630 OS 7.6.1hello, I hope somebody can help me here. I have a Performa 630 with OS 7.6.1 which has an Apple ethernet card built in. Every time I fire it up, it welcomes me with the famous message “A problem occurred activa...view more
My Macintosh SE won't turn on.Hello Apple support community, Yesterday, I bought a Macintosh SE with a built in hard drive. The previous owner told me that sometimes the screen would only show black and white vertical stripes. but sometime...view more
Thread what macintosh had a floppy disc and disc drive?
what macintosh had a floppy disc and disc drive?I used to have a macintosh of some sort, ( it had the rainbow logo ) and I got rid of it because it was broken beyond repair. now I regret doing that because I miss its antique feel and would be interested in finding ...view more
TAM CD driveHello, Does any one know where I can find a TAM CD drive? I have a TAM, no that's not correct, TAM Prototype and the Prototype CD-ROM drive is dead, as in if you open the drive door and insert a CD it doesn't spin up...view more
getting files off a Mac IIsiI have a Mac IIsi that has been taking up closet space for many years. It has both the internal and an external SCSI drive. It boots. The internal drive is flaky - sometimes it will come up, sometimes not, but the OS ...view more
Thread Way to delete files off my Classic II without the mouse?
Way to delete files off my Classic II without the mouse?The time has come to recycle my old Classic II. I started it up without trouble but I can't find the mouse, all I have is the keyboard. Is there a way to delete my files off the hard drive without using the mouse? I d...view more
Thread My iici is stuck trying to read a non-existent floppy
My iici is stuck trying to read a non-existent floppyI am resurrecting a iici which contains some special hardware and software for studying chemical kinetics. It wouldn't start (like ten years ago) and I assumed a dead power supply. Now suddenly I need it to work. Foun...view more
how to put system 6 on a floppyI'm having an old Macintosh SE FDHD and a bunch of empty 1,5 mb floppy drives. I want to put system 6 on it to make the macintosh work, but I don;t know how. Is there anyone who know how to do this, using a O...view more
external CD drive for power mac 8100I have an 18 year old power mac 8100/80 AV. It has an internal CD drive that is read only. I need a cd drive that is read/write so that I can copy thousands of files off the mac. I'm assuming that an...view more