Installing 7.6.1 on a PowerBook 3400

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Installing 7.6.1 on a PowerBook 3400

I am the happy owner of a PowerBook 3400. All is OK, I need advice, if any around ⚠ for two things:
- How can I install 7.6.1, incidentally 7.6.1 Romanian, it does not work with this model, but works with Performa 5200. This was the generic 7.6.1 Romanian (the only MAC OS in Romanian), which accompanied some newer Performas sold in 1997 or so. Of course, MAC OS 8, 8.1, 8.5 and 9.1 work OK. I have the feeling this model bahaves best with MAC OS 8.x,but would like 7.6.1 RO, as described.
- Is there a compatible wireless PCMCIA card?

PowerBook 3400, Mac OS X (10.5.2), PB 1.67 / PB 1.33

Posted on Mar 2, 2008 10:58 AM

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Answer 1

jpl

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Mar 2, 2008 1:19 PM in response to Cattus Thraex

Cattus,

Welcome to the Discussions.

The Powerbook 3400 requires a special OS 7.6.x due to its release date; a standard, retail MacOS 7.6 CD will not work. The only difference between the two OSes is the 'Powerbook 3400 Enabler' file which is not available as a separate download. I cannot help with the question of language.

http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html

You can go wireless and here is a helpful guide:

http://www.penmachine.com/techie/airport1400.html

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Answer 2

ftfang

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Mar 2, 2008 2:02 PM in response to Cattus Thraex

As the owner of several PowerBook 3400c's, I still have the original OS 7.6.1 install CDs. If you must use it for some reason, write me directly at . For wireless access, I have used the MacWireless card with excellent results for years.

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Answer 3

Cattus Thraex Author

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Mar 2, 2008 10:10 PM in response to jpl

Hello,

Yes, in principle I know that. I wonder whether there is a solution of the type:
1. Create an open image of MAC OS 7.6.1 using Disk Utility or else
2. Add PB 3400 Enabler (and how!)
3. Burn thus processed CD
4. Install it.

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Answer 4

Cattus Thraex Author

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Mar 2, 2008 10:30 PM in response to ftfang

Hello,

Already sent e-mail.
Thanks for the wl solution, I think Macwireless offers a reasonable solution, the only detail is, they hopefully send stuff to Romania as well. I shall try to find something here around, if not, order via net.
The little guy is really OK, just one more question: how large can the internal disk be? If I put there a – say – 30 GB disk, is it OK? Does it detect 30 GB? Or even more?

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Answer 5

Cattus Thraex Author

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Mar 3, 2008 3:10 AM in response to Cattus Thraex

Prompt answers for basic reference and knowledge. Some further support needed to clarify details.

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