So long and thanks for all the fish.

Listers, Thank you for all you help in the past. I'm going to be unsubscribing as my PB 5300 is pretty much in retirement since I got my Pismo. Don't worry I will keep the batteries charged. If I can ever be a help, feel free to email me. I will also be on the G-Book list and playing with OS

Re: no more emials...UNSUBSCRIBE ME FROM THIS SPAM CENTER

In a message dated 10/15/01 08:02:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >>To unsubscribe, email: Read the above line, open (write) new email, copy and paste part of above line from powerbooks to .com into send to section of new email. Click send now. Bye-bye! Taken from the bottom of the email

Apologies, WAS Re: 1400 help...

>This is a semi-automatic message from Dan, the listmom. > >Thanks for posting to the list. > >Please be careful not to quote *too much* of the original message My apologies, to all. I hit send, while deleting some of the quote, to send a reply off list. Just call me Crazy Fingers. Brent -

Re: 1400 help...

In a message dated 10/15/01 09:46:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Hello Everyone, > >I'm enjoying discovering the world of Macs as I get to grips with my PB1400c/166. >I'm going to be using it for web design, picture editing etc. I have a >few naive questions: > >I'm running OS8.0, I assume

Re: Global Village card - another experience

This prolly does not relate to the issue that you two are having, but I just found this while going thru my s/w archives. Here is the ReadMe. If either of you think that you need it and can not find it on the GV site let me know and we'll figure out hout to get you a copy of the sit file. Bren

Re: Global Village card - another experience

In a message dated 10/12/01 10:08:18 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I, too, have had unusual difficulties in getting a Global >Village combination modem/ethernet card to work. The >main symptom was that I could never get it to appear in >Appletalk as Alternate Ethernet. I tried all kinds of

OS X and Printers- Help!!

Help me before I pull out what little hair I have left! How are you supposed to print with OS X on your Mac? Ok, here is the set up, I have a Personal LW (LW 300/LS) (serial, but not AppleTalk) with a Keyspan 28x Twin serial adapter. I leave it attached to my iMac rev E/ OS 10.1 & 9.2.1, bu

Re: Global Village (3)

In a message dated 10/9/01 12:44:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Can anyone on the list help me to get hold on a - well, ideally two - GV >Pro 11/45 telephone/ethernet dongle(s)?? Sorry about the post with nothing added. I just got up and Crazy Finger Disease struck. Christopher, I order

Re: Global Village (3)

In a message dated 10/9/01 12:44:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Can anyone on the list help me to get hold on a - well, ideally two - GV > >Pro 11/45 telephone/ethernet dongle(s)?? > > > >Thanks > >Christopher -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electron

Re: Global village (3)

In a message dated 10/8/01 12:29:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Howver, the problem is, I can't choose Alternative >Ethernet. The PBs consider for some time and then come up with a message >meaning that there is something wrong with the connection and that it >switches back to modem-/printer

Re: PB G3 wallstreet memory question

In a message dated 10/8/01 11:22:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Forgive me for being densebut I have just realized how LOW memory prices >are. > >I have a PB G3 wallstreet with 128MB memory installed (64 upper/lower). >When I look at the Apple Spec Database, it says the max RAM for this m

Re: Ethernet w GV PlatiniumPro?

In a message dated 10/7/01 01:51:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I have got myself a new old Global Village Platinum Pro modem cum ethernet >card. It works fine as a modem and I have flash upgraded it to 33000. >But I can't get it working as network. When I try to swich Apple Talk, both >on my

Re: powerbook 5300 and # monitor colors

In a message dated 10/4/01 06:21:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >After having rebuilt a powerbook 190cs into a 5300 ce? (using parts from >a >real 5300 ce- 117mhz motherboard, 16 + 48 ram, powerboard, video board). >I had thought the monitor control panel would now give me more options >for

Re: powerbook 5300 quuestions

Thanks Kaldav for filling in some of the gaps, and to fill in a few more I'll add. Kaldav wrote: >* However, mine also SOMETIMES starts up when plugged in. It happens after >the powerbook has been unplugged for some time. You will need to reset >the >power manager (someone will post the instru

Re: system 9.1 on 5300?

In a message dated 10/3/01 04:06:14 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I bought a 4 G hard drive and the former owner left on it a clean install >of system 9.1, which booted fine on the 5300. I had it installed in a >powerbook 5300ce (active matrix screen, 117mz, 64 mb ram). The 5300ce >needs to lo

Re: FAA

In a message dated 10/2/01 10:15:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Yes, the FAA is a part of the Federal government. In fact I use to work >for >them as an Air Traffic Controller until the Strike and Firing of 1982. >But the people who work in airport security are hired by the different > >airl

Re: 5300 Questions

Janice , I'll answer your questions one at a time. > 1. Is the Powerbook supposed to start up when the power adaptor is >plugged into it? Mine does. It should not. Even if it is only asleep, it should not start up when the ac adapter is plugged in. You should have to press the space bar or a

Re: Flying to/from USA with PowerBook

In a message dated 10/2/01 10:21:14 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >The strange thing is that I have had similar experiences in the past >before Sept 11. I had my laptop swabbed with a small white cloth and >then the swab was put under some sort of sensor ( on a trip from >Raleigh Durham to Ne

Re: REA program

In a message dated 9/29/01 06:04:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >One final note: I'd keep sending the faulty 5300 thru the REA program as >long as you're able. At some point, Apple may just get fed up enough to >replace it with a new PB, which at this point would be a G4. I've read >posts of p

Re: www.pure-mac.com

In a message dated 9/28/01 11:07:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I went there. They have a download which says it is a Sherlock plugin. >I >assume this is to put a direct link in to my Sherlock choices. I downloaded >it. Now what do I do with it to get it in to Sherlock? >Donna Pointer-- iMac,

Re: 5300 REA x3

In a message dated 9/27/01 06:08:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Well, I called Apple today to ask if I could send my (sort of) >new-to-me 5300 through the REA again. Of course, it's already got the > >date stamp on the battery bay, so that means it's been through twice >already. When I as

How necessary is Developer's Tools?

There has been alot of talk about the Developer's Tools in relationship to the release of OS 10.1. I have not converted over to OS X, yet. One lister on Mac-L said that it is necessary for some intall/compiles for OS X apps. Would other listers comment on the need or lack of need for Develope

Re: PB 5300 and NiMH Battery

In a message dated 9/25/01 09:34:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >On the subject of PB 5300 and NiMH Batteries, I am now the proud owner >of a >PB 5300c (100MHz/64MB RAM/750MB hard disk running MacOS 8.6) that is >experiencing serious battery trouble. The PB 5300c has gone through Apple's >RE

Re: Mac OS 10.1 IS HERE!

Whoa Michelle, the release is __after__ Friday at midnight! Per my conversation with the Computer Store/ PowerMax/ the MugStore, a 25-year Authorized Dealer, the Instant Up-to-Date version is the "flat-pak", full 10.1 CD and 9.2.1 updater CD, _no_ Developer Tools CD. You need to bring

Re: PB 5300 and Battery

In a message dated 9/25/01 02:08:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >Here is a strange behavior of this PB. I bought a new battery (I believe), >but when the battery is approaching to the end, the PB 5300 shows a message >that you have a few minutes, but in less than a second appears other me

Re: PB 5300 and Battery

In a message dated 9/25/01 02:08:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Here is a strange behavior of this PB. I bought a new battery (I believe), >but when the battery is approaching to the end, the PB 5300 shows a message >that you have a few minutes, but in less than a second appears other messag

Re: external mouse woes on 5300

In a message dated 9/22/01 01:28:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >i'm stumped... i've tried two different mice >(mouses?!) on my 5300 and neither will work. i've been >through my extensions, enabling and disabling things >like the modem, appletalk and the trackpad, but >nothing seems to help (a

Re: problems connecting using SCSI Disk Mode

In a message dated 9/17/2001 4:26:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Hook up the adapter with the switch turned on. Fire up that powerbook. >It >should boot with the SCSI Disk mode screen. Plug it into the other machin >and boot that machine. It should show up as a hard drive on the desktop. >-Sc

Re: 5300 Modem Problems

In a message dated 9/15/01 15:08:12, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [snip] >I've been told that Diamond Supra, Global Village, and even Generic PC >cards >will actually work together at the suggested speed of 56k (or as close >as >the government allows). I'll try looking for a flash utility at the

Re: 5300 Modem Problems

In a message dated 9/14/01 17:49:57, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I recently got a Megahertz V.90 56k pcmcia modem to use with my PowerBook >5300ce. Unfortunately, it won't connect over 31.2k. I've tried everything >to get it to connect. I've tried different modem scripts (3com Universal, >3co

Re: ram

In a message dated 9/13/01 07:37:07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >At 22:28 -0700 12/09/01, David Brocklebank wrote: >>From the Apple Specs Reference > >Does this Apple Spec reference list that much info for all models, and >where can I find it please? Tina, Yes it does. Go to then click on App

Re: The REA for 190

>on 9/6/01 8:38 PM, Geoffrey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] can't deny saying: >> I feel if this is such a problem that they had to set up a >> recall, err REA, program then they should stand behind the poor >> design. To me this puts a lot of weight on what will happen in my >> buying plans, if they fix

Re: Removing PB 1400 Drive

In a message dated 9/8/01 16:32:20, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I guess that's question is there slack on the connecter cable. I can >only tilt the drive sled about 45 degrees out of the computer, I can >get at the screws in the sled at this angle, but if I remove the >screws will I get some p

Re: Removing PB 1400 Drive

In a message dated 9/8/01 00:34:24, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >When removing a PB 1400 HD do you lift out the sled enough to get at >the screws that hold the drive in place in the sled, and if so when >the screws are removed is there a little extra length in the >connector wire so it will sn

Re: Clickable trackpad and other 5300 stuff...

In a message dated 9/4/01 22:54:45, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I asked a while back, but I can't seem to find the >response in my personal archive of email: The 5300 doesn't have a >tapable trackpad but it can be swapped with a pad from a 'Book that >does, right? Which book would that be? D

Re: Printer port not accessed

In a message dated 9/3/01 14:30:53, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I am trying to hook up an infrared sender which is used to program a LEGO >Mindstorm robotics controller. The unit is hooked to the printer/ modem >port but I am not able to connect to it.. Message about the port being >used >by oth

Re: Clickable trackpad and other 5300 stuff...

In a message dated 9/4/01 22:54:45, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Hello all! > >It's been some time since I posted to the list... So I'll just say >"Hello" again. ;-) > >I've done some looking for materials to convert the 5300cs like I was >talking about a while back. Yeah, I want to turn it in

Re: PCMCIA Cards

In a message dated 9/3/01 22:22:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I need to connect to LAN with a 1400cs PowerBook. Is there an FAQ that >will >tell me what ethernet cards work on a 1400cs, or do members of this list >know what the best cards that will work on this Macintosh PowerBook model? I hav

Re: Printer port not accessed

In a message dated 9/3/01 21:30:53, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >PowerBook 1400c 133/ OS 8.1 > >I am trying to hook up an infrared sender which is used to program a LEGO >Mindstorm robotics controller. The unit is hooked to the printer/ modem >port but I am not able to connect to it.. Message abo

Re: PCMCIA Cards

In a message dated 9/3/01 22:22:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I need to connect to LAN with a 1400cs PowerBook. Is there an FAQ that >will >tell me what ethernet cards work on a 1400cs, or do members of this list >know what the best cards that will work on this Macintosh PowerBook model? >Thank

Re: Flash upgrade - GV Power Port Platinum PC Card

In a message dated 9/1/01 22:00:03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I have been trying to flash upgrade the firmware in my Global Village >Power Port Platinum PCMCIA Card. I have downloaded an installed both >the 3.0.2 and the 3.0.6 upgrades from the GV site, but when I click >on the upgrade mode

Re: hello...

In a message dated 8/31/01 16:02:16, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Just a little personal introduction, since I'm the new guy on the block. > > > >My names Chris, I'm 25, live in NYC and I have a Powerbook 3400c 240mhz > >running OS 8.6. > > > >I use it for audio and graphics, so I need all the hel

Re: desktop in order

In a message dated 8/29/01 12:08:10, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >does anybody know how to delete the default Printer icon from the >desktop? I'm running OS 7.6.1 and every time I try to trash the icon my >Mac >tells me that there MUST be a Default printer icon there and automatically > >puts o

Re: Which PB? 1400 or 3400?

In a message dated 8/27/01 13:54:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I've stuck a Global >Village Platinum Pro PC card in it which gives me an (admittedly slow) >28.8 >modem and (also relatively slow these days) 10baseT ethernet, but it only >cost me $40 or so (from the US). Mike, Good news, you c

Re: MacZone cancels order after confirming it

In a message dated 8/26/01 13:30:27, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Egghead.com filed for bankruptcy recently, undoubtedly in a prepackaged >absolute bankruptcy. >The assets were purchased by Fry's Electronics, one of the West's largest >and >most competitive brick-and-morter retailers, and perhaps

Re: MacZone cancels order after confirming it

In a message dated 8/26/01 13:22:20, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Gad this is making me think of long-lost stores and mail-order places...anyone >_else_ here remember DAK? (I have some speakers, a boombox and a bread >maker >from them...all still working, btw...) Bruce, I remember DAK. And Drew

Re: 10/100baseT w/PB 5300

In a message dated 8/25/01 05:28:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >No, not possible to use 100bT I'm afraid. For a guide to PCMCIA/CardBus >cards on the PowerBook, I'll shamelessly plug my own product. See here: > Remy, No, you should be proud

Re: MacZone cancels order after confirming it.

In a message dated 8/23/01 19:45:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >What can I do? >They advertised an item, I ordered it, they confirmed my order, and now >are >saying they wont honor it. The only thing I can hold over them is my future >business, and they said they don't care if I don't purchase f

Re: Powerbook 165c

In a message dated 8/19/01 04:23:24, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I picked up two 165c powerbooks from a school one is dead the other is >Ok >except for a keyboard problem. I thought the good 165 must have a dirty > >or bad keyboard the QWERTY keys do not work. I thought I'd switch >keyboard and

Re: test

In a message dated 8/12/01 13:42:52, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Why??? Blacklisted from what??? > One of the AOL servers was blacklisted from the maclaunch lists for serveral hours on the 11th. It is resolved. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electron

Re: REA 5300 Japan

In a message dated 8/9/01 01:17:12, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Hi listers, > >Re: my 5300c and 5300cs powerbooks ( purchased second hand) in Tokyo. > > >They went in for the REA program a week ago, after I pressed Apple Japan > >about their eligibility for free REA according to the US Apple TIL

Re: original startup disks for 5300cs

In a message dated 8/7/01 15:00:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> >>Wow... 3am. I tell people I have insomnia but I really just have Macs. >> >Wow too. Now this is one sentence fit for a sig in the Mac world... > >OM > I'll second that! And it goes right after I use a Mac because I want to, not

Re: original startup disks for 5300cs

In a message dated 8/7/01 00:20:34, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Please jog my memory again, because I know we've talked about it >before, but what is the best, ie fastest and most efficient, system >for the 5300? Right now there's 24 RAM xRAMDoubler and the hard drive >is 500MB with SoftPC tak

Re: original startup disks for 5300cs

In a message dated 8/6/01 7:04:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > A friend has a 5300 that adamantly refuses to install an Apple >CD-ROM (he's tried three of them). Is it possible that the motherboard >is >faulty, and, if so, would this be eligible for the extended warranty >program? >Paul >

Re: original startup disks for 5300cs

In a message dated 8/6/01 04:52:37, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >So far I've been unable to get the computer to recognise an external >CD drive so I suspect I'm missing some extensions. A clean re-install >of software seems to be the better choice. "P", The PB 5300 will only recognize an exter

Re: REA for 190/5300

In a message dated 7/22/01 11:48:40, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >How can I tell if a used 190 or 5300 has been throught the REA program? >Is the REA available only to the original owners or does it apply to >used machines as well? Anand, I have seen several go thru several times, and it is not

Re: Apple & Hinges

In a message dated 7/22/01 05:34:45, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I was never a bad guy, was I, Brent?!?!?! :-)) > >Cheers, > >RD Nope, never. It is just that the good things are so seldom posted, by all of us, that they are unusual. Brent -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: Canadian 5300 REA

In a message dated 7/22/01 07:01:53, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Has anyone on the list had their powerbook repaired in Canada under >the programme and where did you send it? Were you happy with the work >done? I'm willing to ship it out of province to get a good job done, >and if need be, I'l

Re: Apple & Hinges

In a message dated 7/21/01 06:26:35, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >They'll have also installed a revised trackpad and a new clicker button. > >Any broken doors (ports, PC card cage) are also replaced, as are any >missing external Torx screws or internal screws. > >Cheers, > >RD It is a helluva pr

Re: PB190cs has goofy RAM

Alex, 190 and 5300 Ram is sold as interchangeable. Try Tech Tool Pro to test the RAM. Is it seated firmly, some of the 5300s had a foam strip installed to keep the connection firm. Brent In a message dated 7/19/01 21:44:48, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I have a PB190cs (System 7.5.3) with a 3

Re: Disabling the memory test

In a message dated 7/19/01 22:05:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I would like to disable the RAM test at start up. Can anyone tell me the >key >to hold while opening the memory control panel which enables the option >to >turn it off? I'm drawing a blank. > >Thanks, >-makmac > memory test OFF op

How much RAM for a Pismo?

With the price of RAM as low as it is right now How much can the Pismo, G3/400/FW handle? I know that the Apple Specs say that 512Mb is what is supported, but how much can it run without any major drawbacks? I know that with more RAM shortens the time that the PRAM battery can support the

Re: 5300 REA thanks

Zita, Here is the URL for the REA. I am having trouble finding the others,and one of them said that it will run 7 years. When you speak to the Apple Rep you can "remind" them. Brent In a message dated 7/16/01 01:37:07, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Type of Powerbooks

At 9:57 AM -0400 7/15/01, Eric Schwarz wrote: >I'm just curious. What kind of PowerBooks do most people on this list us Currently, Powerbook G3 (Pismo) 400 MHz Powerbook 5300ce. Previously , you could have added a PB 5300/100 (trade foder for the Pismo, its life was not lost in vain) and the

Re: 5300 REA

IIRC one of the main repair items of the REA is plastics! and IIRC the bezel for the screen, but definately on the mobo case. The power plug being the more popular reason for the repairs. I'd follow Remy's comment and politely bug Apple/Japan. The REA ends about June 2002. In a message date

Re: ebay

In a message dated 7/9/01 12:50:52, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [snip] > three of the people have sent me email saying that the funds have >not arrived as i live in the uk [snip] Ask them to wait. How long has it been? > >also does any one on list have any powerbook 5300 parts or 190 i need the

Re: System Profiler

In a message dated 7/8/01 20:29:20, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >on 7/8/01 7:30 PM, Donna Hood Pointer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> In which system version did System Profiler first appear? >> Donna Pointer-- iMac, ergo iAm > >I remember a rather horrid excuse for one with 7.5, if memory serve

Re: 5300cs questions?

In a message dated 7/8/01 02:58:13, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >1. Speed Doubler 8.12 seems to offer >no improvements with this system; or, am I missing some wonderful feature/s? I did not notice any real increases either, and so removed it. I think it mostly increases copy times, but I do not

Re: PowerBook g3 serial number? (one off... sorry)

In a message dated 7/6/01 11:40:06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Does anyone know where I might be able to find the SN other than on the > >bottom of the 'book? > >Thanks for any thoughts, >Peace, >Drew Some one recently posted that Apple accepted the Hardware Address in its place. I do not know

Re: auction fraud

It would more likely cost you more to sue and I believe that you have to be present in the court to go to small claims. The FBI would not handle the case as the value is too small. If you used mail rather than another carrier, I would check out the Postal Inspectors at the US Postal Service.