Re: 2001 iMac. Is this machine still useful?

2015-04-09 Thread john kirby
I have used Linux distros on PPC macs before and it's been successful. The only gap I ever noticed was shockwave/flash. I don't think it's even a possibility in those OSs. I know many people dislike flash, and think "Oh I hate flash and I don't need it" but you might be surprised what you miss

Re: What do you use your (old) iMac for in 2015?

2015-02-24 Thread john kirby
Bruce, thanks for the recommendation of VueScan. Works like a charm on my mavericks machine. Of course now I have to find a purpose for my former scan station... ;-) K Bruce Johnson February 24, 2015 at 10:28 AM Have you tried VueScan? I’ve had good luc

Re: What do you use your (old) iMac for in 2015?

2015-02-23 Thread john kirby
I use mine for a scanning station. I have a pretty nice, oversize scanner for which official mac support died a while ago. -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/lis

Re: upgrading eMac

2013-07-06 Thread John Kirby
Are you determined to use safari? There are Mac browsers out there tailored to older mac OS/hardware -- -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiqu

Re: iPod touch not showing up in iTunes

2011-04-20 Thread john kirby
Hi Cat, My first question is whether any other usb devices show up. This page has a few suggestions that don't appear in your email, including a reinstall of itunes. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1410 Also mentions 'resetting' your ipod. Good luck, K -- You received this message because you