Re: Finally Figured Out My Beige G3
Il giorno 14-07-2011 3:24, Mike Needham ha scritto: It is good to know all this, although right this moment, I am not sure why I don't just get a Quicksilver (assuming those still supported OS 9 natively and not as emulation). A Quicksilver would be a lot faster than your G3, actually. (faster CPU, faster memory, faster bus... and you could install OSX natively) I'm using a G4 Digital Audio (similar to QS), and it was a big improvement from my Beige G3. And yes, you can boot OS9 from any Quicksilver (you can boot OS9 with ANY G4 PowerMac, actually, save for G4 MDD FW800: only that specific model forbids OS9, others G4 MDD boot OS9 fine) I know at this point I need to find a new zip drive as this one is on it's last leg. I was writing data and it is clicking a lot Beware, clicking could lead to damage disks and/or losing data! :-/ ZIPs are way obsolete, you should find plenty around (not many being SCSI, maybe) -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Finally Figured Out My Beige G3
ZIPs are way obsolete, you should find plenty around (not many being SCSI, maybe) Just as CD-Rs replaced Zips, for most purposes, even back when a CD-R cost $8.00 and came in a jewel case, DVD5s are replacing CD-Rs. I get name-brand DVD5s for about $0.10 apiece and can store 4700 megabytes on one, which is about 500 times what I could store on my PC's first hard drive. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Help on video to DVD recording on G4 Power Mac
On Jul 13, 6:33 pm, Wm. Arnold w_arn...@att.net wrote: Hi Group, I wish to record video on a Power Mac G4 Tower. My input is from a ( Zenith Mod. XBV343 DVD player+Video Cassette Recorder/Player ) I have many Cassettes I want to put on DVD's. Info from manual is shown below. I use a device called iGrabber. records in real time generates .mov files Looks as if iGrabber is available from at least one vendor via Amazon. Most reviewers seem as happy with it as I, though some had trouble with drivers. hth Cliff -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
DVD-5s?
Can DVD-5s be burned on a MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-85J: and is special software needed? Thank you -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Latest version of Skype that will work with Tiger
Hi, I wonder which latest version of Skype will work well with the ultimate Tiger version. I tried to update to the latest Skype version which still supports Tiger but it failed to start. My current older version is 2.8.0.851. Should I just stay with this version? The latest Skype version on my Windoze netbook seems to work better, I can give up the number of my mobile phone for example when sending an SMS which isn't supported on my Tiger Mac. Any suggestions? Thanks. Best regards, Jörg. -- Per aspera ad astra. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: DVD-5s?
Il giorno 14-07-2011 19:50, John Callahan ha scritto: Can DVD-5s be burned on a MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-85J: and is special software needed? AFAIK, DVD-5s are regular DVD: 5 is short for 4.7GB, while DVD-9 should be Double Layer DVDs (much more expensive), holding approx. 8.5 GB. Hence, I think any DVD Recorder should be able to burn DVD-5. IIRC, however, Macs can be picky about DVD-R and DVD+R (two different standards), and DVD-R are more Mac-compatible. (I definitely experienced this in OS9 years ago, maybe it's not true anymore in OSX) -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Latest version of Skype that will work with Tiger
On 14 Jul 2011, at 11:38:44 PDT, Jörg wrote: I wonder which latest version of Skype will work well with the ultimate Tiger version. I tried to update to the latest Skype version which still supports Tiger but it failed to start. My current older version is 2.8.0.851. -- I am running Skype 2.8.0.866 on a MDD G4 with OS 10.4.11. Works well. All later versions won't run on this machine. Ken kadagg...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Latest version of Skype that will work with Tiger
On Jul 14, 2011, at 1:38 PM, Jörg wrote: I tried to update to the latest Skype version which still supports Tiger but it failed to start. Skype is now Intel only with all the v5 series. My current older version is 2.8.0.851. Even this version doesn't launch on my PPC G5. I use v.2.8.0.722 as the last version that launches on my G5. I filed bug reports about v. 2.8.0.851, 2.8.0.863, 2.8.0.866 NOT launching on my PPC G5 under 10.5.8 and this was confirmed by others. If you have a G3 CPU the final version of Skype that supports the G3 CPU is v.2.7.0.330. You can get old versions at http://mac.oldapps.com/. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: DVD-5s?
Thank you. On Jul 14, 2011, at 3:09 PM, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 14-07-2011 19:50, John Callahan ha scritto: Can DVD-5s be burned on a MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-85J: and is special software needed? AFAIK, DVD-5s are regular DVD: 5 is short for 4.7GB, while DVD-9 should be Double Layer DVDs (much more expensive), holding approx. 8.5 GB. Hence, I think any DVD Recorder should be able to burn DVD-5. IIRC, however, Macs can be picky about DVD-R and DVD+R (two different standards), and DVD-R are more Mac-compatible. (I definitely experienced this in OS9 years ago, maybe it's not true anymore in OSX) -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/ group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: DVD-5s?
On 14 Jul 2011, at 20:09, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 14-07-2011 19:50, John Callahan ha scritto: Can DVD-5s be burned on a MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-85J: and is special software needed? AFAIK, DVD-5s are regular DVD: 5 is short for 4.7GB, while DVD-9 should be Double Layer DVDs (much more expensive), holding approx. 8.5 GB. Hence, I think any DVD Recorder should be able to burn DVD-5. IIRC, however, Macs can be picky about DVD-R and DVD+R (two different standards), and DVD-R are more Mac-compatible. (I definitely experienced this in OS9 years ago, maybe it's not true anymore in OSX) http://www.netcomdirect.com/pauj24sldvds.html suggests this drive is a D/L +R -R drive - unless Apple firmware has modified it. Check out your exact Mac model specs on:- http:// www.everymac.com Ted -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: DVD-5s?
AFAIK, DVD-5s are regular DVD: 5 is short for 4.7GB, while DVD-9 should be Double Layer DVDs (much more expensive), holding approx. 8.5 GB. The original architectural specification was 5.0 GB and 9.0 GB total usable capacity. Along the way, additional error checking codes were added for reliability. The media capacity was not extended, however. This addition, therefore, reduced the usable capacity from 5 GB to 4.7 GB and from 9 GB to 8.5 GB. They are still called DVD-5 and DVD-9, however. Most drives made in the last 5 or so years have had DVD-5 and DVD-9 capability for read and write, and for both - and + media. The one feature which full-featured drives have had, but which has been deleted for reduction in cost, has been DVD-RAM compatibility, sometimes deleting just the write function, sometimes deleting both the write and read functions. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
