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      • Thread Powerbook 165 Issue

        Powerbook 165 Issue

        I have a Powerbook 165. When I put a floppy drive in it (Disk Tools Startup Disk and every other one) it makes a loud sound and ejects the disk with a graphic of a floppy disk with a flashing "x".   There is an ...view more
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        Powerbook 165 Issue

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        • Thread PowerBook 1400CS/166 Install Disks

          PowerBook 1400CS/166 Install Disks

          Hello,   How can I get some Install Disks for my PowerBook 1400CS/166? I'm after OS9.2.2 Disks!   Thanks a bunch.view more
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          PowerBook 1400CS/166 Install Disks

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          • Thread i need Very Old OS for Apple Machine (which made 1983)

            i need Very Old OS for Apple Machine (which made 1983)

            http://http://bareilly-uttarpradesh.olx.in/apple-machine-made-in-1983-laptop-iid -408018483view more
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            i need Very Old OS for Apple Machine (which made 1983)

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            • Thread I have a PowerBook 145B but something is wrong with the systemfolder so it wont boot. I've downloaded System 7.0.1 from Apple and put it on Floppys with my Macintosh Classic. The PowerBook boots from the floppy, after a minute its just white. What to do?

              I have a PowerBook 145B but something is wrong with the systemfolder so it wont boot. I've downloaded System 7.0.1 from Apple and put it on Floppys with my Macintosh Classic. The PowerBook boots from the floppy, after a minute its just white. What to do?

              I have a PowerBook 145B but something is wrong with the systemfolder so it wont boot. I've downloaded System 7.0.1 from Apple and put it on Floppys with my Macintosh Classic. The PowerBook boots from the floppy but af...view more
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              I have a PowerBook 145B but something is wrong with the systemfolder so it wont boot. I've downloaded System 7.0.1 from Apple and put it on Floppys with my Macintosh Classic. The PowerBook boots from the floppy, after a minute its just white. What to do?

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              • Thread Getting 3.5 floppy files onto MBPro.

                Getting 3.5 floppy files onto MBPro.

                I have a working Powerbook 520c (1996) but it has an almost unreadable screen. I want to be able to access many files (mostly Claris or MacWrite II) on any one of my three newer Macs- a Mini, a G4, and a 13" MB Pro. &...view more
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                Getting 3.5 floppy files onto MBPro.

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                • Thread search video connector for my macintosh portable sept 1989

                  search video connector for my macintosh portable sept 1989

                  hello i'm an old french apple user and i'm collecting all apple computers, but some are not "ready to work" as my first macintosh portable with a video connector broken under the flat screen i have searched it in fr...view more
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                  search video connector for my macintosh portable sept 1989

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                  • Thread I'm doing a research project on the Macintosh computer. Could anyone help me with the history?

                    I'm doing a research project on the Macintosh computer. Could anyone help me with the history?

                    Hello, I'm doing a research project on the Macintosh computer. Any help with the history?view more
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                    I'm doing a research project on the Macintosh computer. Could anyone help me with the history?

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                    • Thread Wacom Ultrapad Digitizer II compatible Mac

                      Wacom Ultrapad Digitizer II compatible Mac

                      Hello dear gurus!   I have an old tablet Wacom Digitizer II UD 12-12-R with a STJ-AIII cable.   I really have no idea what Mac's or PC's  it is compatible with. And as far as I can judge, this model ...view more
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                      Wacom Ultrapad Digitizer II compatible Mac

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                      • Thread PowerBook 1400 and PCMCIA Ethernet card

                        PowerBook 1400 and PCMCIA Ethernet card

                        I have some problems to find out list of supported PCMCIA Ethernet cards by MacOS 7 (B1-7.5.3) on PowerBook 1400. I would be very please to receive driver for 3Com OfficeConnect 572B what I own. Is it available?  ...view more
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                        PowerBook 1400 and PCMCIA Ethernet card

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                        • Thread Powerbook 1400 and system installation CD

                          Powerbook 1400 and system installation CD

                          Probably this issue was discussed somewhere on the Forum but it seems that I am not lucky. The last Friday was my happy day as I received my PowerBook 1400 in great condition. My 16 years old dream from old times was ...view more
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                          Powerbook 1400 and system installation CD

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                          • Thread Screensaver for 20th Anniversary Mac

                            Screensaver for 20th Anniversary Mac

                            Hello, I'm looking for a screensaver for my old and bautyful 20th Anniversary Mac. Somebody knows where to find a screesaver (aquarium style...) and if it works with OS 7..6.1 ? Thanksview more
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                            Screensaver for 20th Anniversary Mac

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                            • Thread early vintage macs

                              early vintage macs

                              wondering if any new markets to sell vintage macs? (original owner, very good condition) have: IIe, SE, classic, color classic, sev powerbooks, early printers, orig softwe etc.view more
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                              early vintage macs

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                              • Thread will IDE - USB HD adapter work with my Mac?

                                will IDE - USB HD adapter work with my Mac?

                                I'd like to move data from the HD of an old Ibook G4 that died (the drive is probably OK) to my new mac. Employee at Mac store told me that any IDE - usb adapter could do the job.   I've looked around and the mo...view more
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                                will IDE - USB HD adapter work with my Mac?

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                                • Thread running 68k apps on PPC

                                  running 68k apps on PPC

                                  Hi all,   I downloaded some old games for motorola 68k (B&W screen), they work great on my PB 180 (system 7.1) and seem to run on my PB g3 wallstreet /os 9.2.2) too except for the sound which doesnt work &nb...view more
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                                  running 68k apps on PPC

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                                  • Thread Machintosh 512 K

                                    Machintosh 512 K

                                    After many years I  have switch ON my old Machintosh 512 K.The PC Machintosh 512 K in the monitor exit write  Failure N.014A3E.Then not any answer from floppy disk. Could you please give some answer  wi...view more
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                                    Machintosh 512 K

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                                    • Thread Mac SE can use an external Monitor??

                                      Mac SE can use an external Monitor??

                                      I want to try to use my 22 year old Mac SE "4-40" (4 mb RAM, 40 mb HD).  However the built-in monitor is dead - only a single horizontal line going thru it, rest black.   But can I connect the SE to an exte...view more
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                                      Mac SE can use an external Monitor??

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                                      • Thread Start up problem with G4

                                        Start up problem with G4

                                        Hi all.   I had a power cut while my trusted G4 was on. Now she won't start up at all. All I get is the light when I hold my finger on the button, but nowt else.   Is it in a safe mode or have you any oth...view more
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                                        Start up problem with G4

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                                        • Thread Snow Leopard and/or Lion on Older Macs?

                                          Snow Leopard and/or Lion on Older Macs?

                                          My house is where Macs go to die if they're very good, apparently.  I have 5 of them, all still working.  However, I need to know how far I can go with the G4 and the older G3 PowerBooks.   If I buy a ...view more
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                                          Snow Leopard and/or Lion on Older Macs?

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                                          • Thread Transfer data from Powerbook 180 to G3 or iMac.

                                            Transfer data from Powerbook 180 to G3 or iMac.

                                            I'm trying to transfer data from a Powerbook 180 to a G3 or an iMac. It appears the simplest way is to connect them with an ethernet cable.  However, the Powerbook doesn't have an ethernet port, so I was trying t...view more
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                                            Transfer data from Powerbook 180 to G3 or iMac.

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                                            • Thread I am planning on recycling an old iMac and Powerbook.  However, the display on the iMac is so messed up I can't read anything and the Powerbook is unusable (no power) so what do I do about erasing the hardrives for security?

                                              I am planning on recycling an old iMac and Powerbook.  However, the display on the iMac is so messed up I can't read anything and the Powerbook is unusable (no power) so what do I do about erasing the hardrives for security?

                                              I've been reading up on how to clean your hard drive so personal information can't be accessed, but if you can't get to your hard drive to clean it up, what are you supposed to do?  My town is offering an electro...view more
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                                              I am planning on recycling an old iMac and Powerbook.  However, the display on the iMac is so messed up I can't read anything and the Powerbook is unusable (no power) so what do I do about erasing the hardrives for security?

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