Re: PowerMac G4 Quicksilver
Do you hear the BONG when it starts up? It could be one of the following: 1. the little battery is dead 2. The HD is dead Which Quicksilver you have? Quicksilvers are very nice machines, especially the Dual Processor ones, you can install Mac OS X 10.5 and still use them! See here my Quicksilver 800MHz DP with 3 screens, running Mac OS X 10.5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTuh3KZeUzcfeature=plcp Have a look at my channel, you will see what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/user/adddictedtomacintosh/videos?view=0 How to install Mac OS X 10.5 on 450MHz DP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSJq66FUYjofeature=plcp Good luck! On Nov 2, 2012, at 5:33 AM, Buzzby ldshiffty...@gmail.com wrote: I have a PowerMac G4 Quicksilver that I had sitting for about a year or two. I went to see if it still works but it turns on but that is all. Do you have any suggestions on what I should check for as to why it won't work? As far as I remember it did work before. -- 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: G3 iMac to Quadra 650 Ethernet?
I think your answer is in this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHCzykwpzZ0feature=plcp On Aug 13, 2012, at 11:17 PM, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: I have a G3 iMac 600 OS 9.2.2 and I need to connect it to a Quadra 650 OS 7.5.5 via Ethernet. I only need to transfer text files to and from the desk tops of the two machines, no internet or program sharing, only file sharing. I've done this in the past but I'm at a block wall on it now. I want a very simple one cable setup, anyone know how to do this? I've tried to do it with Tiger on the G3 but I get nowhere so I'm going to install OS 9 on it instead. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- 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
Converting Binary saved apps for Mac OS 7 - 9
I found a site ( http://www.macintoshgarden.org/ ) that has a load of apps/games even operating systems for Mac OS 7-9 systems. Problem is that some of these good things are saved in binary form as they are more intended for emulators as ship shaver and Basillisk. Anyone knows how I can get that binary to work on my PowerMac G4 booting from Mac OS 9? Any ideas? -- 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: HD problem on my PowerMac G3
Keyboard is USB and mouse connected to keyboard, all work ok. I also have an ADB keyboard and mouse if needed. On Mar 6, 2012, at 6:48 AM, Eleni wrote: Thank you all for your input. I decided to format the drive and start fresh, as the PowerMac G3 came with the HD drive and Mac OS 8.6 installed from previous owner. I tried to boot up with original Mac OS 8.6 disk in DVD drive holding the 'C' key, and it would go straight to the HD. My guess is that the original disk is not a boot up disk, but how can I start fresh? Any ideas? On Mar 5, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Douglas Mencken wrote: Is there a problem with Mac OS 8,6 handling data?? How 6GB of data consume more than 15BG on my HD?? Can you screenshot the Get Info for that folder? -- 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 -- 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: HD problem on my PowerMac G3
Thank you all for your input. I decided to format the drive and start fresh, as the PowerMac G3 came with the HD drive and Mac OS 8.6 installed from previous owner. I tried to boot up with original Mac OS 8.6 disk in DVD drive holding the 'C' key, and it would go straight to the HD. My guess is that the original disk is not a boot up disk, but how can I start fresh? Any ideas? On Mar 5, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Douglas Mencken wrote: Is there a problem with Mac OS 8,6 handling data?? How 6GB of data consume more than 15BG on my HD?? Can you screenshot the Get Info for that folder? -- 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: Video card B+W 450
Hi all. I have a G3 400MHz/1GB Ram and I am amazed by the difference in performance from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X 10.3! I have not installed Mac OS X 10.4 yet because I do not know if my Ati Rage 128 Pro will be able to handle the 'more demanding' Mac OS X. I think that you can also see lots of improvement using different Browsers. I have tried the Camino Browser and I think it is the best of them all! On Mac OS 9 try the Classila. Regarding YouTube, even at work on my iMac i5 2.5GHz it freezes till all the video is downloaded and after I hit refresh it plays flawlessly. On some low quality (smaller in MB) videos it runs perfectly. I think that YouTube pushing for better quality videos/higher resolution, have slowed down the system. Here is a video of my beautiful and beloved PowerMac G3 http://youtu.be/0RIpT0_lqmk Let me know if the Camino works better for you. Good luck! On Mar 2, 2012, at 7:36 AM, john wrote: Hi, I'm quite satisfied with my Smurf, except for the video. I just replaced the 8mb card with a 32mb radeon. Disappointed that youtube videos are still spotty and halting. Would 50 bucks for a 128 card solve the problem? I know upgrading the whole works might be reasonably affordable, but kinda like the Smurf for the time being. Oh, while I'm thinking of it, can someone tell me if 128 is the max for It? Thanks, John -- 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
HD problem on my PowerMac G3
Hi everyone, Have a PowerMac G3 400MHz with 1GB Ram and an IBM 60GB HD/7200rpm built 2001. On Mac OS 8.6 I had 17.8 GB left on my HD, I copied about 6GB uncompressed applications, and before installing them, I saw that I had only 1.7GB left!! Is there a problem with Mac OS 8,6 handling data?? How 6GB of data consume more than 15BG on my HD?? Any ideas? -- 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
NO start up chime
My Macmini G4/1.42GHz/1GB ram/80GB HD has no start up chime anymore! It seems to work ok, apart that the Superdrive is only reading Apple's CD/DVDs. Is this a sign that it is dying or no start up chime its nothing to worry about? Ane ideas? -- 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
Can you Burn DVD/CDs on PowerMac G3 400MHz?
Can you Burn DVD/CDs on PowerMac G3 400MHz under Mac OS 8.6? How capable are these PowerMac G3 400MHz? What if you have max memory installed (1GB)? Just saw one on ebay in mint condition, is it worth buying? -- 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: Can you Burn DVD/CDs on PowerMac G3 400MHz?
Thank you all for your replies. My basic needs are internet browsing, Word processor, excel, CD/DVD burning, photo editing and some games. Is the G3 sufficient? On Feb 25, 2012, at 4:28 PM, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 25-02-2012 6:43, Eleni ha scritto: Can you Burn DVD/CDs on PowerMac G3 400MHz under Mac OS 8.6? CDs, definitely. DVDs, I think you have to limit the max speed you're writing with - I don't think a G3/400 can hold 8x DVD writing, but 2x should be fine. How capable are these PowerMac G3 400MHz? What if you have max memory installed (1GB)? Just saw one on ebay in mint condition, is it worth buying? Well, as always, it all depends on what you're going to do with it. I once had a Beige PowerMac G3/266 (later upgraded to 450 MHz and then 900 MHz), and I absolutely LOVED IT. :-) It was a great machine, very stable and highly upgradable. OTOH, it would be useless for my needs now. Personally, I'd go for a G4 minimum: faster, more efficient architecture, more compatible with late software. But, again, it depends on YOU; if you state what your needs are, I'm sure the people here will be able to suggest the right Mac for 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 -- 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: Buying a G5
I agree, limiting memory capacity to 1GB on Macmini G4 is very much crippling the system, however if you like to do simple tasks under Tiger, and browse the internet it is more than capable. People tend to linstall Leopard and I think that should even lower available memory. I got mine with wireless card and bluetooth. I also have a superdrive which is having problems, it will only reads Apple CD/DVDs and nothing else! I upgraded the firmware but no luck. Any ideas? - Sorry for changing the subject here. Overall its a fine little machine and I still like to use it. On Feb 23, 2012, at 6:50 AM, Eleni wrote: Hope that you did not get the one with the liquid cooling system. These tend to leek and die. I personally like to use abandon ware from Classic Mac, and because I am also conscious of the fact that certain PowerMacs can waste lot of electric power (400-550Watt) I love the Mac mini G4. Under Tiger I can run lots of free abandon ware from Macintosh Garden, and it consumes only up to 85W! You can install Leopard if you like, and having a firewire you can use lots of external HDs in a chain if you choose to. Although you only have two USB ports, you can pair it with wireless keyboard and mouse and still have two unused USB ports. Check this video if you want: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3HBP5Jea7Ufeature=plcpcontext=C3d6f01fUDOEgsToPDskL75FoA5QgOZ5HUS3_Q2gQ6 Any ideas or comments are welcomed. On Feb 20, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Mark Langthorne wrote: I got my G5 from the same guy off eBay fatfreddie2004. It came quick and had a lot of software pre installed on it. On Feb 17, 2:49 pm, Avid_Fan spe...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All! I am in the market to upgrade to a Power Mac G5. I'm the proud owner of a G4 MDD Dual 867. I got a little stung by the fan noise issue which I did not know about at the time. Now I'm about to go for a G5 are there any quirks between the various models I should know about? I'm looking at G5 Dual Processor machines from 2Ghz and up. Cheers, Evan -- 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 -- 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
External HD / Firewire problem with Mac G4 Cube
I was working on my relatively unused external HD connected via Firewire on my Mac G4 Cube under System 9.2 and I am sure that I disconnected the drive too soon. Since then the drive is no longer recognized, it asks me if I want to Format it or Eject it. I check the drive under Mac OS X 10.3 and I can see it using the Disk Utility but it does not allow me under First Aid to verify disk of even repair Disk. The Drive sound ok, I have the feeling that the directory got 'broken' . Any ideas on how to fix it? Thanks. -- 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: Buying a G5
Hope that you did not get the one with the liquid cooling system. These tend to leek and die. I personally like to use abandon ware from Classic Mac, and because I am also conscious of the fact that certain PowerMacs can waste lot of electric power (400-550Watt) I love the Mac mini G4. Under Tiger I can run lots of free abandon ware from Macintosh Garden, and it consumes only up to 85W! You can install Leopard if you like, and having a firewire you can use lots of external HDs in a chain if you choose to. Although you only have two USB ports, you can pair it with wireless keyboard and mouse and still have two unused USB ports. Check this video if you want: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3HBP5Jea7Ufeature=plcpcontext=C3d6f01fUDOEgsToPDskL75FoA5QgOZ5HUS3_Q2gQ6 Any ideas or comments are welcomed. On Feb 20, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Mark Langthorne wrote: I got my G5 from the same guy off eBay fatfreddie2004. It came quick and had a lot of software pre installed on it. On Feb 17, 2:49 pm, Avid_Fan spe...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All! I am in the market to upgrade to a Power Mac G5. I'm the proud owner of a G4 MDD Dual 867. I got a little stung by the fan noise issue which I did not know about at the time. Now I'm about to go for a G5 are there any quirks between the various models I should know about? I'm looking at G5 Dual Processor machines from 2Ghz and up. Cheers, Evan -- 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: G4 Cube
One of the nicest looking with decent performance that Apple ever made, but ironically it was a commercial flop! These days I know many collectors are dying to get their hands on one of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eud1SWKhEwofeature=plcpcontext=C35b605bUDOEgsToPDskIwpQh-Eay9rt7nbF8J6vCe On Feb 16, 2012, at 8:19 PM, JohnV wrote: I'm about to dive in and replace the power supply in a G5. Caveats? suggestions? warnings? JV -- 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
