Re: Why not?
I should have used the term, "elgibile boot partitions" meaning an OS that runs on the platform, be it Linux, Unix, Windows, Mac OS etc. On Saturday, 22 July 2017 00:58:13 UTC+2, Alex Santos wrote: > > Hold the alt key when booting up and the Mac will prompt the user to > select the volume to boot from. This has been around for ages, since 90s. > When it comes to macs that are 68K based, there were ways to boot from > another partition but I don't have that information at the top of my head > because that was a while ago but it's documented if you are curious. > > On Wednesday, 19 July 2017 03:52:01 UTC+2, orthophonic wrote: >> >> When phonograph records used to run at 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm, the >> phonograph makers let us play them on the same machine by turning a switch. >> Couldn't there be something like that on my Mac , or attached to my Mac, >> for choosing between OS 9, OS X, Intel and whatever may be next to come? >> >> Rob Bell >> >> -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Why not?
Hold the alt key when booting up and the Mac will prompt the user to select the volume to boot from. This has been around for ages, since 90s. When it comes to macs that are 68K based, there were ways to boot from another partition but I don't have that information at the top of my head because that was a while ago but it's documented if you are curious. On Wednesday, 19 July 2017 03:52:01 UTC+2, orthophonic wrote: > > When phonograph records used to run at 33 1/3, 45 and 78 rpm, the > phonograph makers let us play them on the same machine by turning a switch. > Couldn't there be something like that on my Mac , or attached to my Mac, > for choosing between OS 9, OS X, Intel and whatever may be next to come? > > Rob Bell > > -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iMac Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: E-mac
I do apoligize for such a later reply but maybe this can be read for posterity. Here is your solution. Startup in single user mode - command-s on startup You should now be able to remove a hidden system file which tells OS X that setup has run. Delete this file: /var/db/.AppleSetupDone You can remove the file like so: rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone rm is short for remove. When your eMac starts up, it will appear to be starting up for the first time, allowing you to create a new admin user. Hope this helps Alex -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: 2001 iMac. Is this machine still useful?
Hi This should be the iMac in question, https://support.apple.com/kb/SP109?locale=en_US As you can see it is a G3 processor running at either 500,600, or 700MHz You can install Mac OS X but I it can only go up to 10.4.11, Mac OS X 10.5 required a G4 or G5 processor, see https://support.apple.com/kb/SP517?locale=en_US OS X is no longer supported by Apple. This means there are no expected software updates for this OS version. Apple will still provide phone support but you will need to pay them. This is a very good general article on Mac OS X 10.4, https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2541 This is the Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger installation and setup guide, https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/0/MA21/en_US/Tiger_Install_Setup_Guide.pdf Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger System Requirements: PowerPC G3 or later, built-in FireWire, 256 MB of RAM, and 3.0 GB of hard disk space --Get as much RAM as you can. It's not recommended you use the Safari browser shipped with 10.4. Specifically, it does not support all the latest W3 standards and has potential security issues. There are no browsers that continue to support 10.4 except one, TenFourFox, it's based on Mozilla http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/. With this browser I would feel comfortable suggesting the machine for web browsing and email and some vintage gaming. This was a marvelous machine back in the day but you might find browsing slow, even with a fast internet connection. Also, I couldn't tell you offhand if this machine has WIFI built in as it was an optional purchase but it does have ethernet. If you abandon the idea of using the computer, please put it up for auction and sell it with as many of the original items as you have, including the original box. It can go for a decent price if it is well kept. It's certainly a collectors item now but does remain a useful and fun computer with a gorgeous design. Hope this help. Chime back if you need any help at all. -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: eMac with blank HD won't boot from CD
I once had an eMac, it was purchased new and was stock that was meant for the educational market, it did indeed ship with a CD, not a DVD drive. So indeed you should check. If you flip the optical door toward you carefully, you will find some text, this text, if I remember correctly, does display whether the machine has a DVD or CD installed. If you do burn a CD try burning at the slowest rate to ensure a good burn. Alex -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: iMac G3 Snow—equivalent to original optical drive
After reading the service manual for this machine, I realized that if the plastic casing is not properly installed it can keep the optical discs from ejecting and this is the issue my iMac has (bought second hand) so I will investigate and likely refurb the drive to the best of my ability. Thanks for the reply and tips! -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
iMac G3 Snow—equivalent to original optical drive
Dear users I have an iMac G3 Snow. I would like to purchase a new optical drive that behaves the same way as the original and could physically fit in the drive bay. I am not interested in finding an Apple branded drive as they would likely all be used/refurbed, have a short warranty and likely cost too much. I don't want an external device. Before I forget, it should be able to boot my original discs, OS9 OSX retail. Are equivalent drives still made today that I can purchase? I would sincerely appreciate any guidance. Thank you very much! Alex -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Burning iMac G3 (333MHz) installation CDs
Kmowledge is always more than welcome, thanks for sharing the tidbits. Much appreciated. On Wednesday, 31 December 2014 18:06:31 UTC+1, Xion Dracari wrote: only reason i suggested OF was if he was encountering a known bug that affected some iMacs (it was an issue w/ certain DVi iMacs that you had to use OF commands to boot OSX CD's)but its something to look into if a last resort of a USB External cd drive, if the OP's imac isnt using it's orginal drive or a Apple branded drive it could be a indication why, or simply that the drive is beginning to fail. -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Burning iMac G3 (333MHz) installation CDs
If the iMac fails to read the discs: As an FYI, I beleive the optical drive in the iMac maybe faulty, try other discs to confirm. 1) Burn at 1x speed or whatever the slowest burn speed you can choose on a different computer - maybe this can help. Disk Utility will suffice. ---burning slowly achieves a better burn in my experience and I believe this is commonly advised. I can certainly vouch for it. 2) Does the affected iMac read other CDs, particularly the original discs it shipped with? It should unless the drive is faulty in which case it should be cleaned. 3) I think you can choose English if you choose to restore or resinstall and choose options from the installer. A little fuzzy on this point right now. 4) Insert the CD you wish to boot from and then hold the alt (option on N.AM keyboards) immediately after turning on the iMac and then you should see the boot menu. Of course you can hold the C key unless the C key is faulty in which case you can simply try another USB keyboard. 5) Please check if any of these updates apply to your iMac, especially look for firmware updates but from what I remeber the firmware was specific to getting OSX installed but I'm not sure if it was for your model. Still it wouldnt hurt to chec this, http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT2560 Hope this helps sorry if I repeated what others have already mentioned. -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Burning iMac G3 (333MHz) installation CDs
I agree, there should be no reason to go into OF (open firmware) to load the CD - try alt or hold C on boot, if it fails check keyboard or try other USB port. On Wednesday, 31 December 2014 03:44:59 UTC+1, Clark Martin wrote: I don't know why you would need any sort of trick, I maintained a ton (literally) of that vintage iMac running OSes 9.2, 10.2, 10.3 10.4 and only ever needed to press 'c' or use the option feature to get them to boot a CD. -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Printer advice
Hi Jane I can't recommend a particular printer/scanner combo but I would like this opportunity to mention a very good Apple article which has an exhaustive list of airprint printers and how to troubleshoot them. http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311 I hope it helps a little. -- -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups iMac Group group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
