Q: Powerbook G3 Needs Some Kind of USB-type backup
(Please understand I have NO idea about computers, except that I like them and use them.) I have a wonderful old Wallstreet II, it has OS 9.2, it works well, and it is essentially Naked. No backup drive, no CD burner, nothing. I do not want to connect it to the internet. I do want to preserve my files.
I need to know what to use in order to "convert" the PCMCIA into a USB port. I'd like to back my files up to a USB stick if that's even possible. I'm looking for a very simple and hopefully inexpensive solution.
I do have a notebook card, but it turns out it is not compatible with this operating system. Also I can't seem to find out if USB sticks will just work with an old Mac. There's all kinds of info on using notebook cards to enhance speed, to plug in to printers (I'd be interested in that too), to connect things to video cameras, etc. I just need basic, hard drive backup to protect my work. That's it. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.
I need to know what to use in order to "convert" the PCMCIA into a USB port. I'd like to back my files up to a USB stick if that's even possible. I'm looking for a very simple and hopefully inexpensive solution.
I do have a notebook card, but it turns out it is not compatible with this operating system. Also I can't seem to find out if USB sticks will just work with an old Mac. There's all kinds of info on using notebook cards to enhance speed, to plug in to printers (I'd be interested in that too), to connect things to video cameras, etc. I just need basic, hard drive backup to protect my work. That's it. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.
powerbookG3 Wallstreet II, Mac OS 9.2.x
Posted on Sep 12, 2010 6:53 PM
by Texas Mac Man,Solvedanswer
When I stated you may need to reinstall OS 9.2, You only need to install the updates on this link. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1387 You don't need the OS 9 install CD or to erase the hard drive. This is what I had to do on my Wallstreet to get the USB card to work.
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Cheers, Tom
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Cheers, Tom
Posted on Sep 16, 2010 6:18 PM
