Re: Introducing the Mac SE/3000

had plans to do a mac-mini upgrade on an old Apple for ages, but I have had too much fun getting my old Plus running to gut it :) Mike Bybee On 11 Dec 2005, at 07:27, Greg Grady wrote: I have been working on something like this off and on for about two year how. The one I'm working on

Re: Mac Classic ll hard drive question ...

It appears this is true of the onboard ATA prior to 48bit addressing. It seems the Ouicksilver 2002 is the first. I recommend using ATA cards (I personally use these http:// www.granitedigital.com/catalog/pg49_fasthostadapters.htm ) Mike Bybee On 22 Nov 2005, at 00:31, Stuart Bell wrote

Re: Macquarium

Yeah, I'd still love to put a nice 8 GB SCSI drive in there or something, but 20MB is probably plenty of storage for it. Has anyone succeeded at doing that? I was able to upgrade a 1992 SPARC Station from 500 MB to 20GB with no issues... but that's a horse of a different colo

Re: Macquarium

per setting: s1: : : : | : : : Thanks all Mike Bybee On 13 Nov 2005, at 13:03, Mike Bybee wrote: Hello again, Mr McDermond was kind enough to send me some disks, so my Mac Plus lives again! I have another problem I'd like to ask the group about though. I have a "MacBottom SCSI" tha

Re: Macquarium

ything about these? Can I just toss a random SCSI drive (I'd assume there are some interleaving issues ... and I probably shouldn't use a Cheetah or Barracuda) Thank you Mike Bybee On 30 Oct 2005, at 00:29, Stuart Bell wrote: On 30 Oct 2005, at 05:52, Mike Bybee wrote: Act

Re: Macquarium

I'm in the US, in southern Ca. Thanks! Mike Bybee On 30 Oct 2005, at 08:20, Dylan McDermond wrote: On Oct 30, 2005, at 12:29 AM, Stuart Bell wrote: On 30 Oct 2005, at 05:52, Mike Bybee wrote: Actually, if it could be fixed, or if there was a way to get hold of the 800k ve

Re: Macquarium

that would be of interest as well. I couldn't find a way to actually write to those old floppies :) Thanks Mike Bybee Mike Bybee On 11 Oct 2005, at 09:43, Chris Riedl wrote: On the topic of Macquariums, I actually have a number of empty Mac cases (still with CRT's for some

Re: HFS or HFS+

No I really need to use HFS, the CD is for use on an SE/30 (7.5.5) I'll try less files per disk. Thanks all Mike Noah Wood wrote: As long as your computer is Mac OS 8.1+ HFS+ should be just fine. -- Have a Nice Day! /\/ () /-\ |-| \/\/ () () |) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Compact Ma

HFS or HFS+

was fine. Do I have to go through a long process of elimitation trying to find the ones that cause offence, or are there some sort of rules concerning files and the HFS standard ? (File name length ?) Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support L

Re: Printer for my compact macs

Thank you all for your thoughts and insights, that really helps. I am off the search around Ebay (uk !) Cheers Mike Jeff Walther wrote: Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:26:24 +0100 From: Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am thinking about picking up a cheap (and small) laser printer for us

Printer for my compact macs

(Pluses) to 7.5.5 (SE/30s & Mystic) ? I was looking at a cheap LaserWriter 4/600 (nice and small, I don't want a monster sized one !) but specs on the net seem to imply it is local talk only. Any recommendations would be gratefully received. Thanks Mike <http://cgi.e

Re: Please help me fix my SE/30

t can work) The washing trick worked for 1 of my SE/30's but not the other one, so I have now got hold of some replacement capacitors and will pluck up the courage to desolder the old ones and solder on the new ones soon. Good luck Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever since I conne

headless SE

e time now ! Thanks for that too. Thanks all Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.16/50 - Release Date: 15/07/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://

Re: wobbly SE/30

2 years ago when browsing ebay I saw an SE for sale and was hit with the nostalgia stick, I now have about 9 compacts and have learned a bit.but am missing a good foundation (Unix/VMS/Windoze is my area). Thanks for the advice Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG An

Re: wobbly SE/30

Sadly the same occurs with a boot disk too, it doesn't actually attempt to read the disk just draws the little line drawing logo and the box, doesn't get as far as saying Welcome to Macintosh, time to take the back off me thinks ! How do I zap the PRAM ? Is it a key combo ? Regards M

wobbly SE/30

. Thanks and regards Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.11/26 - Release Date: 22/06/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/sup

Re: SE/30 booting troubles

Excellent Thank you, I'll check that homepage out. Mike Frys sells a product called "Flux Off" in an aerosol can. It will take stuff off of circuit boards nicely, including residual solder flux (:-). Other stores which are well If you use the two soldering pencil method (as

Re: SE/30 booting troubles

I didn't miss it, I said I was considering it. Case closed, I have all the information I need, my thanks to all who offered advice. Apologies if I have rambled on. Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm confused ... this has just been discussed at length here ... of course there is

Re: SE/30 booting troubles

Yes, you are right of course, I am just wondering if it is worth trying to find some sort of alcohol solution, to dip is into after the wash. Mike NODEraser wrote: Well, if it's already broken, what other option do you have? You've got to get the capacitor goo off of there.

Re: SE/30 booting troubles

I am working up the courage to go for it, trying to fight back the natural urge that says..."ElectronicsWater...Nooo!" Thanks Mike simasimac? If you've got leaky capacitors, it's time for the dishwasher. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>

Re: se/30 upgrade to 7.5.3

Yes I think you are right to question my CD, I am downloading the 19 part install as we speak! Thanks all. Oh does anyone have a any clues where I might find an SE/30 Ethernet card ??? Thanks Mike I recently used a CD to install 7.5.3 on an SE/30. This disk had 19 images. I question

Re: se/30 upgrade to 7.5.3

But I don't have 19 images, just two big installation files, I think this is a CD installation not a floppy installation. Dylan McDermond wrote: I've always mounted all 19 images from a CD, then done the install. That's always worked fine for me. -Dylan -- Compact Macs is sponsored by

Re: se/30 upgrade to 7.5.3

No I don't think it is the 19 part download, there appears to be two big (.tome?) files that have all the content in them ?! Eagle wrote: If you are working from the 19-part download, just put all of those into a single folder, and mount the first one. Run the installer from the mounted disk i

se/30 upgrade to 7.5.3

, I make my selections, then the install begins for real, then a dialogue box asks me to install the System 7.5.3 install disk ! Do I need a certain file structure on the CD Rom ? Should it have a certain label maybe ? Any ideas ? Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <h

Re: SE/30 booting troubles

skill with that particular device concerns me ! Thanks all for your advice. Mike. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> -->

SE/30 booting troubles

Help ! When I start-up my SE/30 it goes Da-Do-Do-Do-D (very musically I might add ! The screen just shows corruption Any ideas? Thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 06/05/2005

WANTED: Ethernet card for SE/30

Hello, I am after an Ethernet card for an SE/30. I am UK based if you can help. Thanks a lot. Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.0 - Release Date: 29/04/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <h

Re: modified atx psu in an SE/30

>Hey, I've seen someone shove a whole brand new computer (PC >components) and a new monitor into an SE case, including a A PC in a compact Mac case ?! Sacrilege ! ;-) Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Databas

Re: Seagate Barracuda

Thanks all, I think I might skip this as an upgrade path ! Are there any disks that you would recommend ? I guess I just would like to go up to a few hundred meg and benefit from a faster unit, but don't want to risk killing the Mac. Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by

Seagate Barracuda

drive) but I am worried about the heat from this monster disk, should I be ? Thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.1 - Release Date: 01/04/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>.

Re: Why ...? Macs Coffee and Cars

brand of coffee to whatever you are drinking ! Nice one. Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.1 - Release Date: 01/04/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Lo

Trying to read CD

on my SE, using the same Apple CD-rom (SE is "off-line" at the moment). Do I need a certain system extension to access the CD properly ? The system on the SE is 7.0.1. Thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266

WANTED: SCSI Cable for external Asante Network Adapter

Cable for external Scsi Asante newtork adapter. I have the adapter, I have the Plus, I am just missing the cable to connect the two ! Thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.4 - Release Date: 18/03/2005

Re: It's working - now what?

rd and the others use external SCSI based Ethernet adapters (Asante also), lots of them on Ebay. Have fun Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.7.3 - Release Date: 15/03/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by

Re: Mac Plus battery

...or make your own ! See this link, I did it and it works just fine ! http://macfaq.org/battery/ Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.6.2 - Release Date: 04/03/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <h

Re: Screen-sharing with OSX?

nce, sadly it doesn't like the Mystic much. A little googling should turn up a link for you, if not just let me know. Good luck Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.1 - Release Date: 19/01/2005 -- Compact

Mac mini

Has anyone considered the idea of the new Mac mini transplanted into a slot-loading iMac case. I've got a 350mhz slot load with no firewire and in desperate need of upgrading, though I'd start with a non-working iMac if possible. I consider the original design iMacs to be 'compacts', but sorry if t

Re: SimasiMac

Oops I guess I haven't checked everything ! I didn't realise the PRAM battery could produce that type of Symptom. That’s a job for the weekend. Cheers Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.13 - Release D

Re: SimasiMac

OK I think the cap in doubt is C6... Do I have the soldering skillshmmmwe shall see ! Thanks for the url. Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.12 - Release Date: 14/01/2005 -- Compact Macs is sponsored

SimasiMac

can I find these capacitors ? I am in the UK, but I guess these are cheaply posted if anyone has a good website source for them.. Many thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.12 - Release Date: 14/01/2005

WANTED: Mouse for a Plus

Hello, I am after a Mouse for a Mac Plus. I am UK based. I have lots of ADB mice and lots of Mac's ;-) , but the Plus I have just picked up is my first ever non-ADB Mac ! Can you help ? Thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.

Re: Hardware Diagnostic Utility for 68k Mac?

My copy of the post definitely has no ebay logo in it ! Here is the url again, weird ! http://mes.emuunlim.com/benchtests/main/testssetup.htm Cheers Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.797 / Virus Database: 541

Re: Hardware Diagnostic Utility for 68k Mac?

Is this any use for APD ? Haven't checked to see if it is the correct version (Compacts sleeping !) Mike http://mes.emuunlim.com/benchtests/main/testssetup.htm --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.797 / Virus Dat

Re: Finished! (was Serial Port)

Nice work Andrew ! I'm feeling tempted to give it a go ! Regards Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/2004 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by

WANTED: Extra RAM for my SE/30

Hello recently aquired SE/30 currently 2mb would like to boost to the 128mb mark, and so require the RAM to make this possible. I am UK based, but that should not matter much for something this small :-) Thanks Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system

DART?

s like DiskCopy but had Lisa disk support, of course I may have dreamt that !) Any clues appreciated. Regards all Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12/10/2004 --

Born on the wrong side of the pond !

Enough said ? Whimper ! http://tinyurl.com/59ke2 Why does this never happen in the UK ?! --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12/10/2004 -- Compact Macs is sponsored by

Re: Proposal

d with OT computer related posts as with all of the offensive political sigs. This is a computer list. If you must try to spread your political propaganda, there are places where that is appropriate. Do we need a rigid set of rules as long as members use a little common sense and respe

Re: Proposal

erals that are to be used with a compact Mac. Cheers Mike -Original Message- From: Compact Macs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stuart Bell Sent: 17 October 2004 09:58 To: Compact Macs Subject: Re: Proposal On 17 Oct 2004, at 09:18, Richard Wilson wrote: > I support the idea, b

Re: Proposal - final form that avoids being bounced by the server!

good idea. Standard subject lines ? SALE: blah-blah and WANT: blah-blah ? Here's to a value added list ! Mike -Original Message- From: Compact Macs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stuart Bell Sent: 16 October 2004 07:59 To: Compact Macs Subject: Re: Proposal - final form th

Re: Mac SE 1/20 new family member

Loved the pics thanks. There's one on ebay for those in the area ! http://tinyurl.com/6x9dx Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.770 / Virus Database: 517 - Release Date: 27/09/2004 -- Compact Ma

How sad !

How sad, I feel almost tempted ! Almost ;-) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=159&item=226468 2789&rd=1 Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.740 / Virus Database: 494 - Release

Re: KVM Adapters

to 4 of my compacts without having to rearrange my desk all the time ! Cheers Mike --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.719 / Virus Database: 475 - Release Date: 12/07/2004 -- Compact Macs is sponsore

KVM Adapters

witch that would allow me to run either usb or PS2 cable to the Macs but obviously without some sort of adapter, the idea is dead in the water! I have seen a number of adapters that allow a legacy ADB KB or Mouse to be used on a USB or ps2 enabled machine, but none the other way around. Any ideas? T

Re: Goodwill find...

Does anyone know if Goodwill stores are planning to open in the UK ?! ;-) Darn ! Have to stick with ebay then, now where can I find a small van for this lot? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5101464533&ssPageNa me=STRK:MEWA:IT Keep digging Mike -- Compact

any fan ?

Hi there, I have just noticed that the case fan in my SE is not spinning, I have a few spare 'pc' fans that I could probably use, are there any guidelines here? If a fan will spin does that mean it is ok to use, am I worrying about power draw unnecessarily? Thanks Mike -- Compa

Wanted !

Hello there, Do any UK list members have a spare SE/30 they are willing to part with ? I just worked out that if I put this desk lamp in the loft and then maybe shuffle my SE to the right a bit, maybe, just maybe I can continue my collection, without my wife noticing ;-) Cheers Mike

Re: Newbridge/Newlife

to a 40Mb external drive I used. :-) Ahh well, it was still much better than using a dual 800k floppy configuration. Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http:/

SE/30

charities/churches are great places to find older Macs. I've also bought a PowerMac 4400/200 for $20 (now using it as a Linux server), and saw a couple of LC's, IIsi's, etc. Usually, if someone donates a computer to sell, it will probably be in decent working condition. Mike --

Re: Help with MacTCP

ives me some hope ! Is there a PING program for the MAC ? It would be quicker to load that up, than MacWeb etc... Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list

Help with MacTCP

ing OS 7.1 Any ideas ? Many Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:

Re: Arrrgh !

some way ? Bad sectors perhaps, maybe that would explain the crash on installation. Any UK lists members here that could sell me a set of bootable 800k disks ? Thanks Mike - Original Message - From: "Jacob Rose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[E

Arrrgh !

anyone have any ideas on how to get a system back ? Thanks Mike :- -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL

Torx

link. Unfortunately, I am stuck once again, I cannot for the life of me find a long shaft T15 Torx anywhere, I've tried loads of places, including ebay(auk) and other online resellers, but zip ! Can anyone suggest any likely resources ? Many thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://

Dead Classic II

I just picked up a Classic II at a yard sale, and it doesn't work. Sometimes it does nothing when turned on, sometimes large vertical stripes. It makes the sound of the HD spinning up. Any advice? Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low En

DSL for Plus and Classic II

Hello, I was wondering is there a program available to let DSL Internet access pass through a Power Mac 7200, onto LocalTalk, to give Internet access to a Plus and Classic II? Thanks, Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowe

Re: Very curious!

FWIW the bubble wrap it was on is anti static. it is the thick pink kind. The kind that is not antistatic is the thin clear stuff. It looks like an upgrade card of some sorts. Has four 32pin simms, and what does look like a 68030 processor I do not have the knowledge of what it would go in

Re: 7.1 0n 800k disks ?

et this error:- Your Macintosh is too OLDS to perform this function. The floppy driver will not support the necessary calls. Error #-18 The cheek of it ! Any ideas ? BTW I am using ShrinkWrap 2.1 Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac &

Re: 7.1 0n 800k disks ?

, not sure what ShrinkWrap is but I shall go and seek it out. Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --&g

7.1 0n 800k disks ?

Hi there, I currently have an incomplete 7.0.1 OS on my SE, and I want to upgrade it 7.1, the problem is I can't find 7.1 on 800k disks. Does anyone know where I can find it ? Failing that can I install the 7.1-1.44mb disks straight from my external Zip drive ? Thanks Mike -- Compact

Aww Stuffit !

Hi all, I am experiencing a stuffit expander problem that is driving me nuts. Lots of the software that I have downloaded seems to be created with stuffit 5.5 (or maybe 5). This means that I cannot unsuff on my SE, because that only runs Stuffit Lite (3.6). I have Stuffit 5.5 for the windoze b

Re: SE on DSL ?!

Do you know what the different slots are called or should I just look-out for PDS for SE ? Anyone have any other leads on where to find one? Thanks Mike - Original Message - From: "Marten van de Kraats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROT

SE on DSL ?!

apter) beside ebay, I've had no luck there. 2) What type of card should I be looking for ...PDS ? 3) Could this be one ? http://www2.sunrem.com/sun01.w?pt=210-613 Not sure yet if they ship to the UK Thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support L

help getting software onto my 800k SE

being installed on the mac to get it working. EG: I have a zip drive(scsi) but cannot get the driver on the Mac, I have a null modem cable, but have no terminal software on the Mac ! Can anyone give me any clues here ?! Many thanks Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.

Re: DIY Torx tool

Whoops, my bad.I picked one up today with some other things, total bill was 8.67... :-) .. Just one of those days... Mike T. - Original Message - From: "the pickle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAI

Re: DIY Torx tool

Or, you could just run real quick to Sears and pick one up (Torx T-15) for $9 and be back home working on your computer :-) . Mike T. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesda

Mac SE/30 upgrades & general questions

older mac? I've also tried the Joliet extensions but that did not help. The ISO discs were created with Nero on the PC. Thanks, -Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact M

Re: Printing using Modem port

Are you sure the modem port still works? I had the same prob a few months ago with a IIci. Eventually I realized its modem port was dead. - Original Message - From: "Richard Turner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 5:02 PM Subject:

Re: Zip on Compact

.Mike T. - Original Message - From: "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 10:54 AM Subject: Re: Zip on Compact > > On Monday, October 21, 2002, at 03:26 PM

Re: Zip on Compact

. The "Mystic" conversion is better, but this requires the 575 board which would then require the VGA modification to the analog board. If you are handy with a soldering iron and don't mind fooling with the CC's insides, I prefer the "mystic" conversion. .....

Re: More questions from a "new" LC owner

different... mike - Original Message - From: "Spiritus ex Machina" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 3:59 PM Subject: Re: More questions from a "new" LC owner > Congratulations on your progre

Re: LC 575, I want to get lucky

Have you tried only the uk site? If you go to the us site they typically have them if you type "color classic" under the search, under Computers/Apple Macinotosh. This is only because most people get them for the Mystic conversion. Hope that helps... ...

Re: Print Server SE/30

I think that Acrobat Reader 3.0 can print PDFs to a Postscript Level 1 printer... but version 3.0.1 upwards cannot... - Original Message - Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 7:00 PM Subject: Re: Print Server SE/30 > Vintage LaserWriters are PostScript Level 1 so they won't work with OS X >

Re: Why Reserve Auctions Suck

t what I want, which is instant gratification ;-) , and others can continue the hunt elsewhere. When I'm buying something and see $1 starting bid, reserve not yet met and 6 days to go, I move on and don't look back. Preferably to someone who has a more realistic price or buy it now. But that&#

Re: Why Reserve Auctions Suck

price and if it is reasonable, I'll use that rather than bother with the auction. .....Mike T. - Original Message - From: "the pickle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 1

Re: LEM European Swap List.

I'd be interested... - Original Message - From: "Mark Benson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 8:56 PM Subject: LEM European Swap List. > Firstly sorry for the cross post but I want to get as wide an -- Compact Macs is sponsore

Re: reminiscing SE Graphics !!

I couldn't of dreamed of affording then. ..Mike T. - Original Message - From: "Vern Andrews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 7:32 PM Subject: Re: reminiscing SE Graphics !! > I

Re: Modem Script - Best Data

least started my modem some way through the connection process before failing... in both cases, you needed to hunt down the right script ('CCL')... Mike - Original Message - From: "Michaels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Classic II mobo question

quot;. Confused... ....Mike T. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ:<http://macfaq.org/>

Re: Can regular Classics be upgraded?

e computers as long as others here, that's just my observations. Course, when you see what the Takky crew have done to the CC's, it's hard not to ask "why not?". It would be great though--the Classics look so much "cleaner" than the SE or SE/30, sorta like the Plus. ..

Re: compact mac display & use

try here: http://www.containerstore.com/ . Look under "shelving". ....Mike T. - Original Message - From: "Troy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 11:15 PM Su

Re: a good deal?

considering you got the carry bag and bigger hd (stock CC's have an 80meg hd), I'd say it's about the going rate. ....Mike T. - Original Message - From: "Paul Mayotte" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL

Re: Oliver and Networking

excellent! Mike T. - Original Message - From: "Bill Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 3:41 PM Subject: Re: Oliver and Networking > Yo compacters everywhere, &g

Re: Oliver and Networking

ons on the best network cards/devices for the SE/30? Eventually, it will have a larger hard drive (>120mb) and as much ram as I can get away with so that's not an issue. ....Mike T. - Original Message - From: "Spiritus ex Machina" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: torx question

Go to Sears, get the t-15 torx screwdriver. Should do the trick (note: it should be about 6in. long, not including the handle) Mike T. ---Original Message--- From: Compact Macs Date: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 07:02:22 PM To: Compact Macs Subject: Re: torx

Re: where can i get 7.6.1 on disk?

Use 7.1 on a stock CC, though if you have the memory maxed out, you might could get away with 7.5. If you do the Mystic conversion or swap out the stock mobo for a CC II board and max it out on memory, 7.6 works beautifully. Look on Ebay, they always have system/os disks for sale. -Original M

color classic question

I just completed a mystic upgrade to a color classic (250mb hd, 36mb ram, 1mb vram, vga screen mod). I hooked up a panasonic external 4x cdrom from which I booted up sys 7.6 and setup the cc. Everything is fine except that it doesn't recognize the floppy drive! It recognizes the cd player as

Personal LaserWriter LS -- RAM question

I missing on the LS? Mike -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> The FAQ:<http://macfaq.org/>

Re: cc resolution/screen size ques.

lans to go beyond the Mystic mod. Oh well, back to the old circuit board...:-) ..Mike T. Subject: Re: cc resolution/screen size ques. > > On Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at 02:22 am, Mike T. wrote: > > > Anyone here who has done the VGA (not Hi-Res) modification to

cc resolution/screen size ques.

said that they haven't used those since televisions and radios had vaccum tubes in them! So is my cap good enough, or should I try to use two of them in there :-) ??.....Mike T. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Rep

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