Re: Good News for NADCOMM and SDCM

Tee hee Don On 27 Sep 2005, at 10:23 PM, John Niven wrote: For a moment there I thought this was one of those junk mails from somewhere in Africa :-) John On Sep 27, 2005, at 6:31 PM, Don Robert House wrote: My friends, My leader and long time friend, Frederick J. (Fred) Kiko has made

Good News for NADCOMM and SDCM

My friends, My leader and long time friend, Frederick J. (Fred) Kiko has made a contribution of $10,000.00 to aid our museum. It is being made through his foundation for San Diego. The funds will not transfer until the final paper comes from the I.R.S. Contributions are tax deductible

TWO not TOO!

TWO not TOO! I have been sitting at this Mac for TOO long... Bye for now.Don On 27 Sep 2005, at 3:01 PM, Don Robert House wrote: Many hard drive problems are caused by heat. In fact our Mac Plus computers at Illinois Bell had many failures until we did TWO things. 1. We added the

Re: 20HD vs 20SC vs HD-20

d 80MB internal Quantums (not the great big 5.25" drives, but the 3.5" ones). I had two fail in a one year period when I only dealt with about five of those drives. Scott --- Don Robert House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Some confusion here... HD20 has become a generic term. HD meaning

Re: 20HD vs 20SC vs HD-20

Some confusion here... HD20 has become a generic term. HD meaning Hard Drive. The first were set up for the Mac 512 that did not have a SCSI port (except for third party upgrades) they operate just like a large external floppy drive. You could use one with a Plus but it would not make se

IDENTIFYING 30 PIN SIMMS

A GOOD SITE FOR IDENTIFYING MANUFACTURERS PART NUMBERS ON MEMORY MODULES. DON -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact Macs list info: --> AOL users, remov

Re: Quicktime for Compact Macs

r that is a firecracker. Hope the 2.5 works for you. Scott --- joe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There's a download for QT 2.5 on system 6 heaven: http://www.euronet.nl/users/mvdk/utilities.html On Sep 25, 2005, at 9:05 PM, Don Robert House wrote: I spent hours on-line last

Quicktime for Compact Macs

I spent hours on-line last night to no avail. Apple tells me that Quicktime 4.0.3 is the last and only Quicktime that will work on 68k Macs. Supposedly it is available on their "AppleCare" site.. but it is not. The oldest Quicktime on the site is Quicktime 5. GOOGLE took me to several sites

Re: SCSI ethernet adapter

I remember (do I really?) a problem of a similar nature with one of my early SCSI chains. The problem turned out that the internal hard drive had no termination. I also remember another problem where two of the devices had the same SCSI ID. Also make sure you have the proper ethernet cab

Need form feed paper...

I am looking for a box of 8 1/2 inch wide form feed paper with perforations every 11 inches. This paper is for a sprocket feed Model 28, 32, 33, 35 or 37 Teletype machine. The paper including the feed holes must be 8 1/2 inches wide. This type of paper has no perforations on the sides, and so

My Mystic Color Classic has a new rear panel... Ta Da!

Last night I bought a Stanley "fixed" knife handle (like for cutting carpet) and the "scoring" blade they sell for plastics. I sat down with the printed instructions from this man's website: The Stanley version of the scoring knife is much more subst

Re: Printer for my compact macs

Re ONLY APPLE... This is not exactly so. The LaserWriter II g will work with a windows computer OR a Macintosh but not both at the same time. The thing I do not like about the Apple LaserWriter printers is that they consume quite a bit of power and put out heat even when they are just sit

Re: Apple //e emulator card software in a Mac LC

Willi, Thanks for the research. I may have goofed up something else when I loaded 7.5.5 I know the Apple IIe card does not work at all with 7.6.1 having tried it several times. I will try 7.5.5 again tonight on my LCIII Don On 23 Sep 2005, at 2:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Quot

Re: Opeing up a Mac Plus

IT IS VERY VERY EASY TO BREAK THE SEAL ON THE CRT. Keep anything away from the neck and socket on the CRT! Be very careful and take your time. Don On 21 Sep 2005, at 3:21 PM, Noah Wood wrote: Hello all, I have a Mac plus and I just received my extra RAM in the mail, if I open up the case ca

Re: Apple //e emulator card software in a Mac LC

My LCIII runs OS 7.5.3 The Apple II card, software and Apple II applications work fine. The Apple II card and software does NOT work on 7.5.5 and higher OS. Don -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact

Re: Apple //e emulator card software

Kevin, I can send you the Mac Software for the LC series with the Apple II card, if that is what you are looking for. Let me know. Don On 20 Sep 2005, at 9:49 PM, Kevin and Maggie Ondre wrote: Anyone know where i can find this software? I am stuck thanks Kevin -- Compact Macs is spons

Re: eBay comes through again

There was another publication that ran the article on how to make your own blue box. They ceased publication not long after the article ran. Using a blue box to defraud the telephone companies billing systems was, and is, a federal offense with serious jail time. A couple of years later

Re: New images on my photo site...

for a bunch of Macs... Have you got an ADB KVM switch or something? And for some reason, I can only view the first three pictures... On 9/19/05, Don Robert House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Edwin, The optional 500 sheet lower paper trays are hard to find, but they feed paper much better tha

LC 575 Logic boards available from Olde Mac Milt

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Re: New images on my photo site...

Edwin, The optional 500 sheet lower paper trays are hard to find, but they feed paper much better than the upper tray. The DJ 1200 and DJ 1600 were some of the few inkjets that have an electric heater to help dry the ink. Don On 19 Sep 2005, at 3:08 AM, Edwin P. Groot wrote: At 08:49

Re: Me and my many Macs - I call them my friends...

other. Thanks for sharing. -tt On 9/18/05, Don Robert House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 18 Sep 2005, at 4:40 PM, Thomas wrote: I'm impressed. I'm VERY impressed. The second picture shows an electrical box mounted on the wall. Was that installed to meet the demand

Re: New images on my photo site...

SCSI HD under the Plus (might be some under the SE and Classics as well). What capacities are they? I have a 20SC but someone stuck an 80MB in it before I got it... Scott --- Don Robert House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am uploading more images. <http://community.webshots.com/

New images on my photo site...

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Re: Me and my many Macs - I call them my friends...

On 18 Sep 2005, at 4:40 PM, Thomas wrote: I'm impressed. I'm VERY impressed. The second picture shows an electrical box mounted on the wall. Was that installed to meet the demands of your fiends? :-) What's so impressive?...I'd like to see the pics but I don't think I recieved the email with

Re: Me and my many Macs - I call them my friends...

ic board and related parts. Is that something you do with a few of your compact Mac's? And finally, I can't help asking why you have so many and how do you use them? Chuck Quoting Don Robert House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: You are welcome. Here are two images of my friends...

Re: Good news & bad news

On 15 Sep 2005, at 5:57 PM, Liam Proven wrote: Well, for me, the bad news is that my Classic II has died. It's been balky at turning on for 6mth or so but yesterday it came up with a stripy screen which didn't go away after power-cycling it a few times. Now it doesn't even try. The HD spins up b

Re: Color Classic Upgrade using an 575 motherboard

developed a universal enabler. I think you can see why I am confused. Don On 13 Sep 2005, at 4:54 PM, Stuart Bell wrote: On 13 Sep 2005, at 22:34, Don Robert House wrote: I would like to obtain the needed enablers to use the 575 mother board in my Color Classic. You got mail. Stuart

Re: Color Classic Upgrade using an 575 motherboard

I would like to obtain the needed enablers to use the 575 mother board in my Color Classic. Can you tell me how to get them. This is what the 512 website reads: System Enabler Software Color Classic Pack - Includes: System Enabler 065 v1.1 - This will let you use a different logic board (l

Re: SE30 Case Screwdriver

That method does work most of the time. It is not a good idea if the compact is an SE or SE FDHD or SE/30 that has an external video card installed as it could be damaged my the shock. Don On 12 Sep 2005, at 8:50 AM, Joost van de Griek wrote: On 2005-09-11 21:00, Don Robert House wrote

Re: Me and my many Macs - I call them my friends...

Thank you Stuart! Don On 12 Sep 2005, at 1:51 AM, Stuart Bell wrote: On 12 Sep 2005, at 02:40, Don Robert House wrote: I have a Mac LC 575 that I tried to update the color classic with but it starts to boot and bombs. I have to do more investigating. Some of the articles mention the

Re: Me and my many Macs - I call them my friends...

a CC with Performa 475 logic board and related parts. Is that something you do with a few of your compact Mac's? And finally, I can't help asking why you have so many and how do you use them? Chuck Quoting Don Robert House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: You are welcome. Here ar

Re: eazypower extended reach screwdriver 80210

looks interesting and I'll explore it more. Chuck Quoting Don Robert House <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Here is the information on the best screwdriver for Macintosh desktop and tower computers 128 to G4: Tee*Star® - 80210 Isomax® Contractor Quality T15 Tee*Star® (fit Torx®) 15" Lo

eazypower extended reach screwdriver 80210

Here is the information on the best screwdriver for Macintosh desktop and tower computers 128 to G4: Tee*Star® - 80210 Isomax® Contractor Quality T15 Tee*Star® (fit Torx®) 15" Long Screwdriver Price: $12.75 You can purchase this nice item on-line at:

Re: SE30 Case Screwdriver

You need two tools Chuck: One is a narrow stiff putty knife style scraper about 1.5 inches wide, we call them "case crackers" they are used to split the plastic case open. If you use a screwdriver you will "ding" up the plastic. The other tool is made today and is much better than the origi

Re: Upgrading a Mac SE FDHD

You have to cut the resistor or move the jumper. Just to the "north" of the simms. Don On 10 Sep 2005, at 2:43 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do I upgrade a Mac SE from 2M to 4M RAM? I've fitted the two extra SIMMs, but the machine still runs with 2M. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by

Re: Mac Plus with A+ mouse

Luke, I have an "extra" Plus mouse you can have for $5.00 plus postage. Don On 6 Sep 2005, at 3:39 AM, Luke Ross wrote: Hi, I recently bought a Mac Plus on eBay, and it all works fine except the mouse (sadly rather a major flaw). It comes with an early optical mouse, marked "A+ mouse", but s

Re: Apple 1970s/80s font

Yes John, you are correct. I keep forgetting about the Apple II and Apple III. When I think Apple I think Macintosh. Thank you for posting the correction. Don On 5 Sep 2005, at 7:33 PM, John Laughlin wrote: Don, that is true for 1984 and newer. Before 1984, Apple used the Cupertino font.

Re: Apple 1970s/80s font

On 5 Sep 2005, at 3:51 PM, Gianluca Abbiati wrote: Hello, anybody knows what's the font used in the apple logo in early 80's?? The font is Apple Garamond Regards, Don -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Re: Just won a Mac 512K on ebay

There are third party upgrades to bring it up to 1MB. Finding one might be difficult. I have two upgraded Mac 512s, perhaps we could work out a trade for one of them. I have to make sure they are both working first. More later, Don Don R. House MacUser since 1984 P.O. Box 11 Ringwood, IL

WOW a boot disk for a Mac 128

GREAT SITE... THANKS VERY MUCH... Don On 5 Sep 2005, at 9:23 AM, Ken wrote: For older Macs, always the place to start: http://home.earthlink.net/~gamba2/ Ken -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact

Looking for a boot disk for a Mac 128

Where can I obtain a 400K boot disk for my Mac 128? Thanks for any leads. Don R. House MacUser since 1984 Ringwood, Illinois -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact Macs list info: