Re: Using MS Windows
Missing from the list (Parallels, Fusion, BootCamp) was a decent FREE option: Virtual Box. I've moved to it since my employer quit updating Parallels some time back. It is put out by Oracle. Doug Portland, OR On Jul 9, 2013, at 7:54 PM, NODEraser wrote: > On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 2:08 PM, William Spencer wrote: >> Hi there: Today is my first day with my new employer, and there are things I >> have to do for them that require using Windows. ...This is completely new >> territory for >> me, ...Basic, meaning cheap, is fine with me. >> > > ...you could use Bootcamp or Parallels/Fusion. -- -- 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/groups/opt_out.
Re: iMac G4 "eyeball" speakers
Thanks Bruce. Now I've got to go find a "cheap" pair of them somewhere... Doug Portland, OR On Mar 12, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > I believe that there were a few variants produced by Apple over the years; > however the only ones I've ever seen didn't have anything over the speakers. > Maybe knock-offs? > -- -- 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/groups/opt_out.
iMac G4 "eyeball" speakers
I was recently given a 17" G4 iMac. It's a cute little machine, but didn't come with any speakers. I'm see that speakers abound on eBay, but I'm noticing some of them seem to have clear plastic grills with 3 large holes over the front of the speaker. Now I'm curious. Was this how they were manufactured and most speakers have had them break or lost over the years or was this an aftermarket option? Thanks, Doug Portland, OR -- -- 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/groups/opt_out.
Playing video on a slot-loading iMac G3
My daughter is using a few old iMac G3 slot-loaders for a kiosk-style informational video for her robotics team's upcoming competition. She has put together a video in iMovie, but we can't seem to find the "right" settings to get the video to playback smoothly in Quicktime (these are 400-500MHz, 768MB-1GB Ram, running 10.4). She's tried exporting the video to a Quicktime movie using various settings, but nothing has worked so far - the audio is always great, but the video just can't keep up. Would anyone happen to know what format the video would need to be for this to work well? The solution she has come up with is to create a DVD with iDVD, move the TS_Video folder to the hard drive, and then run the video using DVD player. Unfortunately, this only works on the iMac's that have an internal DVD drive. The ones that are CD only refuse to let the DVD player app start up. Is there a work around for that? I would love to put a few kids movies on one of these old boxes as a video "babysitter" while my wife and I steal a few moments together away from my youngest. Thanks, Doug Portland, OR -- 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
eMac recap
I know it's not an iMac, but it looks similar, so I thought I'd ask here. Has anyone ever replaced the bad capacitors on one of these? I have access to a nice digital Weller soldering iron and would consider myself fair with basic soldering. Or I would consider letting someone near me with experience do this. Your thoughts? Doug Portland, OR -- 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
Re: Needed - Head phone jack for iMac G3 slot loader
Dave, If you're sure you don't want to salvage them, I'd sure appreciate it. I'd imagine the sound board work just fine, so I'm not worried about testing it. The one I have doesn't work because the iMac was dropped on it's face and this little "sound board" seemed to take the brunt of the fall. When the computer was picked up, the sound board was loose and rattling around in the case. Upon removal, I found the board cracked in half. I'm guessing when the iMac fell that since the headphone jacks protrude a little bit proud of the face of the computer it cracked. Anyways, it appears that the iMac now thinks headphones are always plugged in as I can't get any sound out of the speakers. Were you planning on scrapping these? If so, I might be interested in other parts/pieces too??? Especially if any of them were the DVD model. We're headed out for a while. Probably won't be back by email for a day or so, so no rush. Thanks again, Doug On Sep 2, 2012, at 7:37 AM, Dave Sheppard wrote: > Hey Doug, > Yeah, I have 3 of these, but they are still in the Imacs. I can remove one I > guess, but as the computers won't boot for a variety of reasons, I am unable > to tell if they are working. Do u want me to remove one and (Mail?) it to you? > > Dave Sheppard > > On 2012-08-31, at 9:50 PM, D. Fabel wrote: > >> I'm in need of the little headphone jack board installed inside the iMac G3 >> (slot loader). It is the board on the front of the iMac into which the >> headphones plug. It is connected to the computer via an 8 pin connector. >> Looks exactly like the one in this link: >> >> http://www.welovemacs.com/8201123ar.html >> >> Does anyone have one to spare? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Doug Fabel >> Portland, OR 97225 >> >> -- >> 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 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 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
Needed - Head phone jack for iMac G3 slot loader
I'm in need of the little headphone jack board installed inside the iMac G3 (slot loader). It is the board on the front of the iMac into which the headphones plug. It is connected to the computer via an 8 pin connector. Looks exactly like the one in this link: http://www.welovemacs.com/8201123ar.html Does anyone have one to spare? Thanks, Doug Fabel Portland, OR 97225 -- 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
Re: iTunes 8.2.1 won't connect to radio tuning service
Thanks Bruce. I'm off to find the G3-G5 list now... Doug Portland,OR On Aug 18, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > Apple has changed the format of the streamed radio station urls. Check the > G3-5 list for a discussion of this and the fix, this was earlier this week > under the subject "iTunes G3 radio playlist servers?" > > -- > Bruce Johnson > > "Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai, PhD -- 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
iTunes 8.2.1 won't connect to radio tuning service
I have a G3 iMac I occasionally use out in the garage. Today I tried to get it to stream music through iTunes, but received the following error message: "An error occurred while contacting the radio tuning service. Check your Internet connection, or try again later." I've checked my internet connection and firewall. No issues there whatsoever. So, what should I be checking next? Thanks, Doug Portland, OR -- 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
Re: Needed - Head phone jack for iMac G3 slot loader
On Feb 2, 2012, at 6:08 AM, Paul Brown wrote: > What exactly has happened to your iMac sound? ... Paul, This iMac was a freebie. The previous owner was going to toss it out, as it wasn't working for him. I've wiped and reformatted the HDD, installed an OS, and have most everything working except for sound. >From the looks of things, I'm guessing the iMac fell over at some point in its >life as there is a lot of broken plastic floating around inside the case. The >headphone jack board (or whatever it's called) was complete snapped in half. >I'm guessing it fell forward onto the jack itself...??? Doug -- 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
Re: Needed - Head phone jack for iMac G3 slot loader
I'm there and here, fingers crossed, waiting... Doug On Jan 31, 2012, at 10:40 PM, Tina K. wrote: > On 2012/01/31 09:20, D. Fabel so eloquently wrote: > > Try the LEM Swap list. > > > Tina -- 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
Needed - Head phone jack for iMac G3 slot loader
I'm in need of the little headphone jack board installed inside the iMac G3 (slot loader). It is the board on the front of the iMac into which the headphones plug. It is connected to the computer via an 8 pin connector. Looks exactly like the one in this link: http://www.welovemacs.com/8201123ar.html Does anyone have one to spare? Thanks, Doug Fabel Portland, OR 97225 -- 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
Re: My imac model, and location as requested
Kelly, You're getting some good info from the list here, but if you're finding you really need some on site help, let me know. I live up in Portland. It would be an easy drive down to assist and an excuse to visit a friend down by Marcola (NE or Eugene). Doug On Jan 30, 2012, at 11:54 AM, madamekelly wrote: > I live in Lebanon, OR about 85 miles from Portland, OR. > My imac is a 20 inch imac, (MA590LL) Tiger os 10.4 with 2.16GHz intel > core 2 duo > 1gb(2x512mb)667mhz ddr2 sdram (pc2)-5300), supports up to 3gb > > If you have more questions just ask. -Kelly -- 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
iMac G3
I've got an iMac G3 400MHz that, when the DVD drive is connected, will only boot to a tan colored screen. Disconnect the drive and it works fine. Any ideas as to what the problem might be? Thanks, Doug Portland, OR -- 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
Re: upgrade from tiger to???
madamekelly, It would be most useful if we knew where you were located. Doug Portland, OR On Jan 28, 2012, at 6:54 PM, madamekelly wrote: > I am a disabled imac user/owner...Would any one here be willing to help me > learn just the > basics? I can't pay much, but I am willing to trade a hand made quilt > for some help. -madamekelly -- 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
G3 Blueberry --- was: Help! What to do with iMac Bondi G3 Tray Loading 233mhx cpu 256 mb ram
See below. On Jan 24, 2012, at 4:47 AM, Paul Brown wrote: > I've just bought a similar iMac, which is G3 Blueberry 350Mhz slot loading. I > found out it would need an adaptor to install an Airport card and that nearly > all sellers of these on eBay were in Hong Kong or elsewhere in China, so it > would take some time to arrive. There's also the option of a USB WiFi > adaptor, but again nearly all sellers were in Hong Kong, or elsewhere in > China. It wouldn't even recongise a USB 3G dongle modem. A good place for parts is the LEM Swap list. I was able to get the airport card and adapter there for a reasonable price. > I bought an Ethernet cable from a hardware store, after checking it was the > right type of Ethernet cable and connected to an Ethernet port on my WiFi > router. It currently has 192Mb of RAM and can be upgraded to 1Gb. How much > RAM should I have to run OS X without the big delays you mention? I have 3 of these old slot loading iMacs, one with 1GB Ram, 768MB Ram, and 512MB Ram. All are currently running OS 10.4. None of them are "zippy". The 512MB one really bogs down when more than one app is open at a time. The 768MB and 1GB do seem to be able to handle multiple open apps at the same time, but again be prepared to be patient. > If I upgrade the RAM how to I make sure both RAM cards are recognised? My two > current RAM cards are 64Mb and 128Mb and one of them has slower RAM than the > other, but I read somewhere to get two RAM cards of the same type to make > sure they both work. I don't think any of my Ram cards are matched pairs and I don't have any problems. I think as long as the are PC100 or PC133 cards you should be ok, but I'll let others address that more specifically. -- 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
Re: Playing DVD movies on G3 Indigo iMac
Well, here's where I ended up... Handbrake H.264 - No good, regardless of the setting I tried. I got the "Apple iPod" preset to work, but only by switching the codec from h.264 to mpeg-4. The video is shrunk from 720x480 down to 320X240, but works well enough for my needs. I'm off to rip some DVDs!!! ffmepgx - lots of great options here. Definitely a keeper in the video toolbox. Conversions from H264 rips went well, but since I was able to get the Handbrake rip to work, I won't have to run each DVD through the conversion process - saving tons of time. Thanks again for the help, Doug On Nov 23, 2011, at 11:18 AM, Dan wrote: > DivX, Xvid, and H.264 *are* MPEG-4 variants. Very cpu intensive. > > MPEG-1 is the video format used on the original Video CD. These will easily > play on your G3. > > MPEG-2 is the video format used on Super Video CD and DVD Video. These may > play on your G3, depending on the compression. This is the codec most often > done in hardware, on the video card. (newer GPUs now include h.264 decoders > also). > > For your G3... um... Try ripping the DVD to an avi file with Xvid and mp3 > audio. See how well that plays back using QuickTime Player with Perian, and > VLC. If it stutters, you can try lowering the bitrate. (I suggest mp3 > because it's let cpu intensive to decode than other formats). > > If that doesn't work... Handbrake is quite limited... Use Handbrake to rip > the DVD then use ffmpeg directly to transcode to MPEG-1 or MPEG-2. > > - Dan. -- 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
Re: Playing DVD movies on G3 Indigo iMac
Some good food for thought. Thank you all! I think I've found a possible internal DVD replacement drive. May give that a try if I can't find the appropriate Handbrake settings. Looking at Handbrake, it looks like I can either use an H.264 video codec or MPEG-4 (FFmpeg) codec. Any idea which of these I should be using? I don't see a way to use an MPEG-2 or MPEG-1 codec. Also, I can output to either MP4 or MKV format. Recommendations? Thanks again, Doug > At 10:07 AM -0800 11/23/2011, Clark Martin wrote: >> G3 Macs that shipped with DVD drives also had video hardware that decoded >> the video data. > > decoded the MPEG-2 video data. > >> A G3 just isn't up to full screen video playback. > > My Smurf does just fine full screen. Just need to be careful of the source. > >> About the only thing to try is to use hand brake and reduce the video size >> (width and height), by at least half. > > Don't tweak the frame size. Change the codec. If you don't have a hardware > MPEG-2 decoder, then transcode the source into MPEG-1. That will most > certainly play - even full screen. > > - Dan. > -- > - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. > > -- > 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 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
Playing DVD movies on G3 Indigo iMac
Looking for a little help here. I've got an Indigo iMac, 500MHz, with 512MB ram that has a CD drive only. I'm trying to get movies onto it but running into problems. First off, DVD Player will not open as it knows there isn't an internal DVD drive attached. Plugging in either an external firewire or USB drive doesn't make a difference with DVD Player. I tried making a disc image of the DVD and mounting that, but DVD Player still wouldn't start. So, I then tried copying the Video_TS and Audio_TS folders to the hard drive. Neither VLC nor MPlayer was able to play back video. I'd get audio that sounded great, but absolutely no video. ??? Lastly, I tried using Handbrake on a different computer to rip the DVD down into m4v format. Transferred that over to the iMac and fired it up in iTunes 8.2.1. Better, but not usable. This time I got audio and really stuttered video. Unusable again. I've still got one Handbrake preset left to try (I think I did Universal and iPod Touch/iPhone last night), but thought I would ask here to see if anyone else has figured this out already. Thanks! Doug Portland, OR -- 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
Re: airport card
Success - finally!!! But only because I've turned off wireless on the FIOS router and have hung a wireless DLink off one of the FIOS's wired LAN ports. So, the original airport card, in a G3 iMac will support WPA!!! Thanks for everyone's patience and suggestions! Doug -- 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
Re: airport card
Ok, I think I'm finally killing this thread. I've gone into the FIOS 424 router and have tried every iteration of WPA settings available. Nothing will work. WEP works fine, but I don't want to leave the entire network at the WEP level. All this is frustrating, and odd, as I can connect to my Airport Express via WPA without problem. It is the 424 that I cannot connect to. So, I'm off to rethink my network topology. Maybe something that will incorporate the AE as an access point. Just in case, here is the error the 424 gives me. Does anyone recognize it? "The password you entered is not correct for the AirPort network "Galaxy". Which is utterly odd, as I can see the password I'm typing in and it matches what the router is showing me. :( Doug On Oct 22, 2011, at 11:28 PM, Dan wrote: > On Oct 20, 8:39 pm, "D. Fabel" wrote: >> The current FIOS router will only do b/g/n or b/g, there is no b only mode... > > You shouldn't need to limit the 424, but ... > > Go to Wireless Settings > Advanced Security Settings. Under the > heading "Level 3", there is an item for 802.11 Mode. Click that, and > it will offer a pop-up. > > -- > 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 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
Re: Airport card
I'm pretty sure I've hit all the permutations that my FIOS router can do. The only luck I've had is with encryption turned off or with WEP. Was really hoping to at least make WPA. Doug On Oct 29, 2011, at 11:16 AM, Eric Volker wrote: > This is a bit of a long shot, but I seem to recall a discussion on > this list how certain Airport devices only support TKIP (or was it > AES?) encryption. Have you tried looking on the FIOS router to > determine which encryption type it's set to for WPA? If it's set for > one, I'd try toggling it to the other and see if your Airport will > talk to it. > > Eric -- 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
Re: Airport card
The router I have is an Actiontec MI-424WR. I was hoping I could get it set up to run WPA with the airport card in my G3 iMac, but I've had no such luck... Doug Denver, CO On Oct 22, 2011, at 8:09 PM, Dan wrote: > At 6:01 PM -0700 10/22/2011, D. Fabel wrote: >> We've determined we can connect to some, but not all WPA networks. If our >> Airport Express is hosting the network (or other Apple gear), we are good to >> go. If the FIOS router is the host, then we are hosed - no mixture of >> settings in the FIOS router seem to work with AirCard. Strange, but it is >> what it is. > > Which FiOS router? AFAIK neither the Actiontec nor the Westel have any > difficulties. Be sure to set the encryption type correctly - WEP vs WPA vs > WPA2. > > - Dan. > -- -- 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
Re: Airport card
Thanks everyone for all the help! We've determined we can connect to some, but not all WPA networks. If our Airport Express is hosting the network (or other Apple gear), we are good to go. If the FIOS router is the host, then we are hosed - no mixture of settings in the FIOS router seem to work with AirCard. Strange, but it is what it is. I've got a few older routers around the house that I'd like to try out. I am guessing they'll be hit or miss too. Once we sort that out, all that's really left will be to determine which parts of the network will go. But at least we know the wireless card is good for the old iMac!!! :) Doug On Oct 21, 2011, at 4:59 AM, Shields E-mail wrote: > I am a technotard but have had issues with the settings and security and Fios > myself. My solution was to bypass the weakest link (oldest airport card) with > an Ethernet bridge for that device. More economical than a new computer there > and the result has been working fine since. Hope that helps. > > -M- > > -- > 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 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
Re: airport card
Sorry, I misread the B mode comment. It "looks" like my router should support a B device. I was hoping for a B only mode to further eliminate things, but don't have that option. Agreed, the issue is with the security, but I'm having a hard time pinning it down. I've done the WPA TKIP, WPA AES, and WPA TKIP and AES. I've had no success with either setting. However, I'm still thinking the issue is with the FIOS router because if I use my old AirPort Express to set up a new wireless network, I can connect to that without problems. I was just now trying to get my AirPort Express to join my existing FIOS wireless network, but that is no longer working. I'm finding this whole process rather frustrating, as it was working and hosting a USB printer prior to my messing around with the old iMac. I can't figure out why I can't get it all back to where it was... :( I've enjoyed computers for MANY years. I love tinker with them, even old ones. But it always seems the most frustration occurs when playing with wireless network settings... Thanks, Doug On Oct 20, 2011, at 6:26 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > But it tells us that the issue is security, not other factors. > All I can suggest at this point is to try WPA TKIS again, making sure the > encryption key matches. > I was suggesting it might have a NO 'b' mode, some do. > Clark Martin > Redwood City, CA, USA > Macintosh / Internet Consulting -- 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
Re: airport card
No security works fine. Unfortunately, that leaves the network wide open. The current FIOS router will only do b/g/n or b/g, there is no b only mode... ??? On Oct 20, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > > On Oct 20, 2011, at 4:29 PM, D. Fabel wrote: > >> I'm having mixed results... >> >> If I try to connect an iMac G3 indigo with Airport card to my existing >> Verizon FIOS wireless router (MI424), it WILL NOT connect regardless of how >> I set it up. WEP, WPA, WPA2, with TKIP, with AES, with both... No >> combination seems to work. > > Make sure it's set up to use 802.11b. Many 'g' and 'n' routers can be > configured to not allow 802.11b devices to connect. > > Try, as a test, disabling the security. > >> >> However, if I set up my old Airport Express (g only) to create a wireless >> network - low and behold my iMac connects just fine using WPA. >> >> Any thoughts out there on why I'm good to go with the AE but not with the >> FIOS router??? > > Clark Martin > Redwood City, CA, USA > Macintosh / Internet Consulting -- 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
Re: airport card
I'm having mixed results... If I try to connect an iMac G3 indigo with Airport card to my existing Verizon FIOS wireless router (MI424), it WILL NOT connect regardless of how I set it up. WEP, WPA, WPA2, with TKIP, with AES, with both... No combination seems to work. However, if I set up my old Airport Express (g only) to create a wireless network - low and behold my iMac connects just fine using WPA. Any thoughts out there on why I'm good to go with the AE but not with the FIOS router??? Thanks, Doug On Oct 20, 2011, at 11:25 AM, platnicat mewr wrote: > I guarantee that an original AirPort card will work fine on a WPA/WPA2 hybrid > network that supports TKIP. That's what my AirPort Extreme (latest N model) > is broadcasting, and all my G3s work fine with it. > > On Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 9:21 AM, D. Fabel wrote: > ??? Which is it? Or are other factors involved? > > Doug > > > > On Oct 20, 2011, at 6:47 AM, larry kinsey wrote: > >> The old cards support WEP. > >> Anything up to WPA with TKIP. > > > -- > 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 > > > > -- > platnicat > > -- > 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 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
Re: airport card
??? Which is it? Or are other factors involved? Doug On Oct 20, 2011, at 6:47 AM, larry kinsey wrote: > The old cards support WEP. > Anything up to WPA with TKIP. -- 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
Re: airport card
What security do those old cards support? WEP? WPA? WPA2? Anyone know? Thanks, Doug On Oct 19, 2011, at 8:46 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > > On Oct 16, 2011, at 5:51 AM, Bruce Hazzard wrote: > >> Hi, Can anybody tell me if a airport card can be installed in a SE G3 imac >> early 2001 Blue& white Dalmation? And if it can be what do I need to do it? >> Thanks Bruce >> > You need the iMac airport adapter. Might be hard to find now. > > Clark Martin > Redwood City, CA, USA > Macintosh / Internet Consulting > > "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" > > -- > 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 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
Re: g3 & OS 9 - Default Desktop
I've got two grapes and an indigo, and haven't seen this behavior. However, once you choose a background, that background will always return upon boot. Pick what you like, or what matches, and don't worry about it... Doug On Oct 13, 2011, at 6:38 AM, Bob Archambault wrote: > He then proceeded to tell me that OS 9, upon installation, > "reads the codes" of the computer (from ROM, I presume) and > automatically sets the desktop to the matching color. > > Can anyone actually confirm this to be true? Or was this guy just > BSing me? -- 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
Re: iMac G3 HDD upgrade or not?
Oooh, Tina reminds me... Again, depending upon which iMac, you may also have partition issues for the OS. The older tray loaders needed the OS within the first 8GB (maybe less) of the hard drive. Doug On Oct 12, 2011, at 7:39 AM, Tina K. wrote: > Not knowing which iMac you have, and being of poor memory, it may be subject > to a 128GB limit making a 120GB drive your practical maximum unless you want > to partition a larger drive. > > Tina -- 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
Re: iMac G3 HDD upgrade or not?
Alex, Really, what size hard drive to recommend depends upon what you'd like to do with the iMac. For what use is it destined??? Doug Portland, OR On Oct 10, 2011, at 10:09 AM, Alex Sciortino wrote: > I have an iMac g3 and it has a 40gb hdd should I upgrade? If so what size and > how? -- 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
Re: iMac G3 Rev D
Thanks for the responses. I'll hit all 4 at once... 1 and 4) Your loading problem could be that Apple doesn't want OSX loaded onto platforms that hav a processor slower than 876Mhz... According to Apple, 10.3 is supported for this hardware (iMac Rev D w/ USB). 2) Sounds like the mac may have a firmware password set... Hmmm. The iMac was a gift for my 3 year old. It came a friend who is contract tech support. He pulled it from a clients "trash" pile. This is definitely worth a try! 3) Is that a genuine 10.3 disc or a copy? Great question, as who knows what's actually on a torrent. However, they're the black retail CDs, original box and all. Your patience is much appreciated in this! We have been PC users for quite some time and the last pre-Intel Mac in this house was the little SE30... Doug Portland, OR -- 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
iMac G3 Rev D
LOL... Great responses, but guess I should have been more specific in what I'm looking for. Why do I have 3 ROMs? What do each of them do? What "should" the latest and greatest version of each be? ROM Version $77D.45F6 Boot ROM version 3.0.F2 Mac OS Rom File version 8.7 Doug Portland, OR -- 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
Re: iMac G3 Rev D
Thanks Bruce. I've tried holding down the 'C' key, but that doesn't work on this particular Mac. Seems to work on every other Mac I own, just not this one... Any other ideas to get the 10.3 CD to boot? And for a "rough" equivalent, sounds like Boot ROM is similar to a PC's Master Boot Record. ROM Version would be the BIOS. Mac OS ROM file would be "other" low level routines. Am I close? On Aug 16, 2011, at 6:19 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: >> >> ...With the 10.0 disc I can change the "Start Up" disk to point to the CD. >> With the 10.3 disc, I cannot. Any thoughts on what might be happening here? >> >> > > Don't know...but holding down the 'C' keu while booting should force it to > boot from either of them. > > > Boot ROM is what's stored in the boot sector of the disk...ROM Version > $77D.45F6 is the stuff stored in the PRAM that contains very low level > routines used by the Mac...Mac OS Rom File contains the Mac OS routines that > used to be stored in actual chips on the motherboard, the original Mac OS > Toolbox -- 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
iMac G3 Rev D
Quick question for everyone. I was given a G3 Rev D (tray loader). I have retail discs (CDs) for both OS 10.0 and 10.3. With the 10.0 disc I can change the "Start Up" disk to point to the CD. With the 10.3 disc, I cannot. Any thoughts on what might be happening here? I've tried installing all the updates, but admit I am new to Mac and a little unclear what is supposed to be happening (or what version I "should" have). What I've found is the following: ROM Version $77D.45F6 Boot ROM version 3.0.F2 Mac OS Rom File version 8.7 Why is everything called a ROM? I'm confused and would appreciate enlightenment! Thanks, Doug Portland, OR -- 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
