Thread can't mount an external samsung drive that PowerBookG4 do
can't mount an external samsung drive that PowerBookG4 doHi, my PowerBookG4 mounts an external hard drive Samsung HM121HC without problems. My 600MHz PowerPC G3, Mac OS X 10.4.11 won't. Disk Utility sees the drive, seems to erase it (format is HFS+Journaled), but it won't ...view more
ibook clamshellI was wondering if it is possible to upgrade the ram and hard drive to make it an "up to date" computer. I was wanting like 2g of ram and a 250 g hard drive.view more
Install Leopard to G3 frm imacI have an old G3. Works very well - but would like to install leopard on it. I have tiger there now. I understand I can install leopard onto an external firewire and install leopard here - then boot up from the firewi...view more
Trying to install OS X 10.3 on LombardI have been trying to install 10.3 on my lombard for two years and it freezes during install, I am tired of going to the apple store to enjoy os x. I can not afford to upgrade laptop live on minimal fixed income. I ha...view more
''New'' Notebook:I have another Apple & it is also my very first laptop!! =] I know it is silly to get another machine needing upgrading when I haven't finished upgrading my existing computers, but how crazy was this decision to g...view more
G3 Wallstreet 300MHz--it's dead, i'm stumped!this part is basically so you have a good idea where i'm at... I've had this thing since i bought it off my ex's lawyer-friend back in 2003. or was it 2002...? no 2003. anyway, long story short it's suffered two pret...view more
Thread How do I upgrade my old mac so I can run OS X Panther?
How do I upgrade my old mac so I can run OS X Panther?OK folks.. I just got my first Mac.. I'm really excited, but while I have a pretty decent working knowledge of PCs, I don't know anything about Macs. I have been told that if you want to edit video or make music, Mac ...view more
Thread How do I get my Mac on my home wireless internet connection?
How do I get my Mac on my home wireless internet connection?I have 3 PCs.. my home and office computers, plus a laptop. I just got an old Mac G3 that is from '96 I think and it's running 8.6. I want it to be on my wireless internet network with my other machines. I am using a ...view more
Thread The Apple PowerBook G3 Pismo (Nonresponsive Problem Solutions)
The Apple PowerBook G3 Pismo (Nonresponsive Problem Solutions)Hello Everyone! A few days ago I was searching through my powerbooks old users manual. Not many people use this method for a nonresponsive computer anymore but it really does help this computer. Whenever I get the sp...view more
Thread Powerbook 3400c strange start-up freeze problem
Powerbook 3400c strange start-up freeze problemHello All, I've tried searching for other people with this problem, but have had no luck. Maybe someone here can help me. I just bought this PB 3400c on ebay. It has 144mb RAM, 2gb HD, OS 9.1 installed. CDROM, flopp...view more
Thread Microsoft User Data now too large for a Zip disk on 3400
Microsoft User Data now too large for a Zip disk on 3400My sister is changing over from her trusty old PB 3400 to a "newer" G3 iceberg iBook running OS X. We have arranged to migrate most of her data across using 100 MB Zip disks, but unfortunately the main Identity for he...view more
Installing 10.4 on a Pismo a good idea?My iMac's in the shop;it may be a few days- a long time in Internet years. =) I normally just use the Pismo for giving PowerPoint lectures, so I hadn't updated her in a while. I'm realizing just how many things need 1...view more
can i...?OK, I have been on eBay and have found a Powerbook G3 (Mind you -it is in the uk and this laptop is from the uk, not the us) with a 333MHz processor (on everymac.com it says it is a PB G3 Lombard with a bronze keyboar...view more
Video playback at a crawlLately it seems that video playback from anything on the Web seems to have slowed to a crawl. Even small-sized, lo-fi stuff like Apple movie trailers seem to be affected. Sound comes through just fine, but images lag ...view more
Thread Non-acknowledgement of plugged in Ethernet Cable
Non-acknowledgement of plugged in Ethernet CableGreetings! This evening, when plugging in my laptop to the LAN network at my work, I encountered a problem that I am afraid may be signaling the need for expensive repair. Although I plugged in a working Ethernet cab...view more
Thread G3 Indigo Clamshell Airport Software Missing...and no Discs
G3 Indigo Clamshell Airport Software Missing...and no DiscsHi All, As this adventures gets more and more complicated. I scavenged an airport card for my clamshell, but the airport software isnt there. But how do I get it in there, if I cant get on the net? Any ideas? Can I d...view more
Thread Best Browser and OS for G3 Indigo Clamshell w/128 Megs Ram
Best Browser and OS for G3 Indigo Clamshell w/128 Megs RamHey Everyone, I am buying an Indigo G3 w/128 megs of ram that's running OS 9.2 and already has some version of MS Office on there. It's never been used on the net at all! All I want to do is e-mail, web surf, and may...view more