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      • Thread floppy icon + X

        floppy icon + X

        What does Floppy + X icon mean?view more
        kaz-k
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        floppy icon + X

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        • Thread LaserWriter 8500 install disks

          LaserWriter 8500 install disks

          I just received a LaserWriter 8500. It's in real good shape. I have it connected to an iMac running Lion. I was able to connect an old Color Classic running 7.5 in order to use the Apple Printer Utility. Got it config...view more
          faturner
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          LaserWriter 8500 install disks

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          • Thread PowerBook 190 & System 7

            PowerBook 190 & System 7

            Hello. I bought a PowerBook 190 off of eBay for $39. It's not a -cs- version, just the classic 190.   I would like to reinstall System 7.5.2 (Or 7.5.3) on this PowerBook, but I am having trouble booting from the...view more
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            PowerBook 190 & System 7

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            • Thread my computer has a default administrator ID of USER. How do I find what the password is

              my computer has a default administrator ID of USER. How do I find what the password is

              I have a ID USER on my computer.  I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO find the password associated with user.  User has been made an administrator.  And I cannot update software etc without the password. I bought com...view more
              Allan Jones
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              my computer has a default administrator ID of USER. How do I find what the password is

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              • Thread 68k Macs & "2038 Bug"

                68k Macs & "2038 Bug"

                I did a test on my Macintosh IIsi to see how many years the operating system can handle prior to year 2038. To put it in simple terms, the 2038 bug means any non 64 bit CPUs can handle years on or close to year 2038 b...view more
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                68k Macs & "2038 Bug"

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                • Thread Performa 200 Problem

                  Performa 200 Problem

                  I ordered a Macintosh Performa 200 on ebay for spares/repairs. The first time I Powered it up nothing showed up on the screen. So I opened it and the chassis fell off so i put it on and powered it up again. This time ...view more
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                  Performa 200 Problem

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                  • Thread Need Help! Mac LC II won't boot from HD!

                    Need Help! Mac LC II won't boot from HD!

                    When the computer starts up, it goes to a gray screen showing only a mouse cursor. I have booted from a floppy disk that contains system 7.0.8 and it did successfully boot from the floppy. After running Apple HD SC se...view more
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                    Need Help! Mac LC II won't boot from HD!

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                    • Thread how do i store a hard drive without an anti static bag

                      how do i store a hard drive without an anti static bag

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                      how do i store a hard drive without an anti static bag

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                      • Thread I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.

                        I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.

                        I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.view more
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                        I found a PowerPC 6100 (circa 1995) hard drive (Quantum Fireball) and I want to get the data from it.  It has a 50 pin male SCSI connector.

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                        • Thread I would like to know the speaker diameter of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods)

                          I would like to know the speaker diameter of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods)

                          Wanted to know the technical specifications (speaker diameter in particular) of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods).view more
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                          I would like to know the speaker diameter of the old apple earphones (not the EarPods)

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                          • Thread how can i update my operating system on line

                            how can i update my operating system on line

                            I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?view more
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                            how can i update my operating system on line

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                            • Thread Digitizer/glass for Newton Messagepad 110/120/130?

                              Digitizer/glass for Newton Messagepad 110/120/130?

                              Where can I buy a digitizer for my Newton MP120? The lcd is intact but not the digitizer part of the screen. I have only found online shops who sell the lcd but not the digitizer. Please help me to repair my Newton Me...view more
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                              Digitizer/glass for Newton Messagepad 110/120/130?

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                              • Thread Apple Battery charger

                                Apple Battery charger

                                I have an apple battery charger (for AA batteries) that i bought in norway (220V).  can I use this to charge batteries in the US ?view more
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                                Apple Battery charger

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                                • Thread Macintosh Plus SCSI Hard Drive Problem

                                  Macintosh Plus SCSI Hard Drive Problem

                                  I have a Macintosh Plus with a Micronet Branded SCSI Hard Drive. I have a terminator for the drive. Once hooked up to the computer, I turn the drive on, then turn the Macintosh on. The Macintosh displays the blinking ...view more
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                                  Macintosh Plus SCSI Hard Drive Problem

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                                  • Thread I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?

                                    I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?

                                    MAC OS X 10.5.8, I want to update. can update online, which version and at what price?view more
                                    Allan Jones
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                                    I would like to update my operating system on-line, can I do this?

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                                    • Thread Apple II Floppy Disks

                                      Apple II Floppy Disks

                                      I received a box of 5" floppy disk and using ADTPro on the Apple I am able to format the disks then copy software to them. When attempting to read the disks I am finding that these disks will not read. I know the read...view more
                                      zmclearan
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                                      Apple II Floppy Disks

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                                      • Thread my mac can't send from my gmail accounts

                                        my mac can't send from my gmail accounts

                                        I can receive gmail emails on my mac, but can not send, the error message keeps saying it can't connect to server smpt.gmail.com. the passwords and user names are all correct??? help!view more
                                        John Galt
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                                        my mac can't send from my gmail accounts

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                                        • Thread Select 360 and new macs

                                          Select 360 and new macs

                                          Hello, I have a select Apple LW 360 and MBP late 2011 or iMac working on 10.9.2. Can you tell me how to connect the printer to the MBP and iMac, and what we need is a cable. Also in this case, do we need a speci...view more
                                          John Galt
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                                          Select 360 and new macs

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                                          • Thread Connecting Printer to Power Macintosh 7500/100

                                            Connecting Printer to Power Macintosh 7500/100

                                            I am attempting to connect an HP LaserJet 1000 Series printer, circa 2002, to a Power Macintosh 7500/100.  The printer has a DB-25 output, and a detachable converter to take the signal to USB.  Anyone have a...view more
                                            Jan Hedlund
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                                            Connecting Printer to Power Macintosh 7500/100

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                                            • Thread Sorry but i'm lost. i have a JavaScript erorr - line number 1 what does this mean and how do i fix it?

                                              Sorry but i'm lost. i have a JavaScript erorr - line number 1 what does this mean and how do i fix it?

                                              PLEASE HELP!!!!!  This site is not user friendly and I need help. I get a error message that read JavaScript error.... Line number 1, what does this mean and how do I fix it?view more
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                                              Sorry but i'm lost. i have a JavaScript erorr - line number 1 what does this mean and how do i fix it?

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