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      • Thread Workaround: open Macpaint file in Windows 7

        Workaround: open Macpaint file in Windows 7

        Decades ago I owned a MacPlus and made a few files in MacPaint, which I have doggedly copied from computer to computer, ending up on a Windows 7 PC.  Feeling nostalgic, I figured out a way, albeit crudely, to get...view more
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        • Thread Apple II hard drive

          Apple II hard drive

          I am looking for a way to read an Apple II hard drive on a pc. (Or a Mac, if it's easier) The drive was purchased from Resource Central and is a: Quantum Prodrive LPS 105 Mb SCSI interface It is formatted w/ P...view more
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          Apple II hard drive

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          • Thread AppleCD 300

            AppleCD 300

            I need a manual for the AppleCD 300 from 1993 manufactured in San Diego!  lol...     Any one have a clue where to find one!?   THANK-YOU!  :-)view more
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            AppleCD 300

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            • Thread Power Macintosh 7600/132. How do I import a program I downloaded on a CD. The mac does´t show the CD ikon on the desktop

              Power Macintosh 7600/132. How do I import a program I downloaded on a CD. The mac does´t show the CD ikon on the desktop

              Power Macintosh 7600/132. How do I import a program into my Mac 7600/132 I downloaded on a CD from my iMac. The Mac 7600/132 does´t show the CD ikon on the desktop. Im stuck here cuz I need the program to transf...view more
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              Power Macintosh 7600/132. How do I import a program I downloaded on a CD. The mac does´t show the CD ikon on the desktop

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              • Thread When I try to get mail at my .mac account, I'm told that the server no longer recognizes my password.  Resetting my password hasn't helped.

                When I try to get mail at my .mac account, I'm told that the server no longer recognizes my password.  Resetting my password hasn't helped.

                How do I get back into my .mac mail account?  I'm told that the server rejects my password.  I've reset the password, but still no luck.view more
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                When I try to get mail at my .mac account, I'm told that the server no longer recognizes my password.  Resetting my password hasn't helped.

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                • Thread Wondering if anyone knows specific year term "vintage" first used?

                  Wondering if anyone knows specific year term "vintage" first used?

                  These are some of my apple purchases, printers and other misc left out. I am writing an article and would like to correctly identify the year apple first used the term "vintage" to identify products older than 5 years...view more
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                  Wondering if anyone knows specific year term "vintage" first used?

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                  • Thread Can my old Pro Keyboard be used on a new MacBook

                    Can my old Pro Keyboard be used on a new MacBook

                    So my old iMac graphite from eons ago has been on hospice care in a closet. I am impatiently waiting for my new macbook pro (not retina) i just ordered to be delivered (I customized it)   The day it will arrive ...view more
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                    Can my old Pro Keyboard be used on a new MacBook

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                    • Thread Extend cord on Numeric Keyboard

                      Extend cord on Numeric Keyboard

                      I've just bought a new iMac and chose to get the numeric keyboard over the wireless one because I didn't want to bother with batteries and I felt the extra usb ports would be handy for general jobs. However, I have a ...view more
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                      Extend cord on Numeric Keyboard

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                      • Thread Macintosh Plus External Floppy Disk Drive Question

                        Macintosh Plus External Floppy Disk Drive Question

                        I have a Macintosh Plus with a broken internal floppy disk drive. Would it be possible for me to take an 800k Macintosh Plus-Compatible external disk drive, and open it up to take the drive out of the casing, and use ...view more
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                        Macintosh Plus External Floppy Disk Drive Question

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                        • Thread powertowerpro225

                          powertowerpro225

                          Hi   my pro s been sitting for 12 yrs was working fine b4 storage need some info from it .. I changed the battery pressed  the cuda reset cleaned all the board s and ram pins got a 14 in screen and a Ma...view more
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                          powertowerpro225

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                          • Thread Macintosh SE trying to make them live!

                            Macintosh SE trying to make them live!

                            HI! I'm having problems with my Macintosh SE. This amazing mac still works! But it has a problem the mouse and keyboard it's not recognized. I think it was a long time ago I had one bad mouse and for some reason make ...view more
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                            Macintosh SE trying to make them live!

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                            • Thread Has Apple removed the user manuals and old software from their website?

                              Has Apple removed the user manuals and old software from their website?

                              I'm looking for manuals for my old equipment. I know Apple used to have them online, but the links that show up on Google only redirect to Apple Support. Have they hidden the link somewhere? I know they had an archive...view more
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                              Has Apple removed the user manuals and old software from their website?

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                              • Thread Renewal

                                Renewal

                                DAddie's Apple a "Reneval Program"?  it means, I deliver my old devices, Ipods, IPad to an Apple Store and I buy a new echo one for a lower price.view more
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                                • Thread System 7.5.3 (and 7.6) Installation Problems on LC 475 and Performa 630

                                  System 7.5.3 (and 7.6) Installation Problems on LC 475 and Performa 630

                                  I am having an issue getting an operating system to install on two old Macs, an LC 475 and a Performa 630. No matter what manner in which I try to install System 7.5.3, I get an error at some stage during the install....view more
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                                  System 7.5.3 (and 7.6) Installation Problems on LC 475 and Performa 630

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                                  • Thread ethernet to RJ11 modem

                                    ethernet to RJ11 modem

                                    Hi I'd like to buy a very old Apple modem which was build especially for the french provider, France Télécom: it was called the Djinn I want to connect my SE/30 to the internet and go on webpages (using Ma...view more
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                                    ethernet to RJ11 modem

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                                    • Thread My Macintosh Classic shows blinking question mark :(

                                      My Macintosh Classic shows blinking question mark :(

                                      My Mac stopped to boot It shows question mark during the start. I can boot only from MacOS 6.x sitting in ROM, by holding CMD+Option+O+X and then hard disk is normally visible. I checked that HDD - it spins correctly...view more
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                                      My Macintosh Classic shows blinking question mark :(

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                                      • Thread PowerBook 5300 won't charge

                                        PowerBook 5300 won't charge

                                        my old PowerBook 5300 won't charge the other day I got it to boot by wiggling the cable but if it moves a little bit it doesn't charge anymore. The battery still holds a charge but once it's dead it's almost impossibl...view more
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                                        PowerBook 5300 won't charge

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                                        • Thread When did Apple switch to intel

                                          When did Apple switch to intel

                                          When did Apple Switch to intlview more
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                                          When did Apple switch to intel

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                                          • Thread PowerBook/Desktop SCSI cable(s)

                                            PowerBook/Desktop SCSI cable(s)

                                            I like to know if I can find an adaptor to take from a broken PowerBook 190 series to use on a Mac desktop (68K series.)   I've asked this over a year ago, it could be possible if the SCSI ID was reset, I belie...view more
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                                            PowerBook/Desktop SCSI cable(s)

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                                            • Thread Power Book duo 230

                                              Power Book duo 230

                                              I have a power book duo 230 that needs a power cord. If anyone is interested please contact me.   <Personal Information Removed by Host>view more
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                                              Power Book duo 230

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