Re: (OLD THREAD)....To Owners of a Mac Plus (and 512ke or 512ke/Plus upgrades)

2005-08-31 Thread Phil Hosie
At last, a bit of spare time and returning to an old thread Mac Plus...Beige Comes up4D1E then. EAE1 ??? Phil On 2/4/05 6:09 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got two Mac Plusi: a beige 1MB and a Platinum one. Between them I have > a v2 ROM ("Lonely

Re: Totally OT: A very happy Monday to all Australian list

2005-08-29 Thread Phil Hosie
On 29/8/05 10:53 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 29 Aug 2005, at 15:41, Robert Patterson wrote: > >> >> This is so incredibly hilarious, I'm wondering when the hundreds of the >> rest of us will be let in on this fantastic gut-punching joke? > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1

Re: Totally OT: A very happy Monday to all Australian list members

2005-08-29 Thread Phil Hosie
On 29/8/05 6:37 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought you might need something to cheer you up! ;-) > > Stuart in England, leaving US and Canadian members mystified, no doubt. > Thanks Stuart..as I'm a Kiwi living in Ozthere would be absolutely no mystification when

And who said Mac's weren't popular!

2005-08-16 Thread Phil Hosie
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/08/16/computer.frenzy.ap/index.html?section=cnn_t opstories -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact Macs list info: --> AOL users

Re: Anyone interested in...?

2005-05-28 Thread Phil Hosie
On 28/5/05 11:06 PM, "Antonio Rodríguez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As I see that, it's more a matter on how you take it than a matter of > money. After all, it's a hobby, just as classic cars aficionados. > Agreed!...there is nothing more satisfing than to get a old compact, tinker away to fi

Re: PC in a Mac Classic. Ewew!

2005-05-03 Thread Phil Hosie
Off topic I know but must respond Quite cheeky..Must be time now to whack a "mini" in a PC and scare the living daylights out of a few of those PC diehards. Phil On 3/5/05 11:02 PM, "Snook, John R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=57

Re: Color Classic Manuals/Docs

2005-03-29 Thread Phil Hosie
On 26/3/05 1:26 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anybody have any of the original documentation that came with the Color > Classic? I have the Macintosh User's Guide, but I understand there was one > called "Getting Started With Your Macintosh Color Classic" and "Technical > In

Re: Why do you like them?

2005-03-22 Thread Phil Hosie
On 22/3/05 10:20 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why do you enjoy your compact Macs? With all of the technology on the > market these days, what is the appeal? My Classic II runs OS 7, an OS that > I find very appealing and efficient. It's almost as portable as a laptop, > is

Re: MacWrite 4.6

2005-03-02 Thread Phil Hosie
On 3/3/05 6:26 AM, "Eric Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Phil, I should have added that it would be useful to have the letters > that come after these codes, especially for the MacWrite manual and the > 400K disk. The highest I have seen with the manual is 690-0688-C. >For the disk, th

Re: MacWrite 4.6

2005-03-02 Thread Phil Hosie
Ericcheck your email within the next 10mins7 photos coming your way! Phil On 3/3/05 6:26 AM, "Eric Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> 1/ 2 disc's - 1 -400k, 1- 800k (code 690-5024 and 690-5087) >> 2/ Macwrite ring bind manual - still shrinkwrapped! with tell Apple >> card >> in

Re: MacWrite 4.6

2005-03-02 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi Eric, I might be able to help here..I purchased a shrink-wrapped "Macwrite" in the box off Ebay last year. Naturally, I couldn't resist and inside it has Packing list - (code 030-3091-D) dated-7/8/87 1/ 2 disc's - 1 -400k, 1- 800k (code 690-5024 and 690-5087) 2/ Macwrite ring bind man

Lost it

2005-02-22 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Damn...due to my upgradeI lost the website/page for putting in the serial no. of early compacts to get the info on the units. Anyone can guide me here? Cheers, Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

History?

2005-02-05 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Firstly'tis not mine, but am curious of the history of this...interesting? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1247&item=51630724 05&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Re: SE and SEFDHD

2004-11-28 Thread Phil Hosie
On 28/11/04 11:29 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 28 Nov 2004, at 13:02, Phil Hosie wrote: > >> 1 SEFDHD. Excellent condition but playing updetails soon Ok..video was playing upconsulted Larry Pina troubleshooting book

Re: SE and SEFDHD

2004-11-28 Thread Phil Hosie
On 28/11/04 11:44 PM, "J. Garrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've had or still have one with an 800k floppy drive and the Rodime > hard disk, one with a > 1.4MB floppy and a Rodime hard disk; and one or two with the two > floppy drives. Thanks for the replies..a clarification though

SE and SEFDHD

2004-11-28 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Just purchased today and ( I could not resist), 4 compact Mac's...untested, with keyboards, cables etc from a charity auction ...my collection was dwindling down to 20. and... I paid them well! 2 SE/30's Really excellent condition, loaded with software... and working 1 SE. Excell

Re: Sad Mac code

2004-10-24 Thread Phil Hosie
you know the result.. By the way.how nice it is to actually spend spare "quality" moments with these machines in all their glory... Hey, isn't this list is what it's all about! Cheers, Phil On 24/10/04 2:17 PM, "J. Garrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Sad Mac code

2004-10-23 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Spending a pleasurable Sunday arvo tinkering with a Mac Plus and trying to get it moving again... Larry Pinas troubleshooting book doesn't cover this code on startup. 0200FF Any suggestions? Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End

Re: Sales and Wants now OK on the list - with strict conditions!

2004-10-18 Thread Phil Hosie
On 18/10/04 8:27 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ozzies, Kiwis and Japanese members will have first 'go', Great stuff!how does it work if it is a Kiwi LIVING in Oz? (Sorry, cheeky side coming out) :) Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by .

Re: Pina book on eBay

2004-10-18 Thread Phil Hosie
On 18/10/04 7:08 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 18 Oct 2004, at 11:56, Antonio Rodríguez wrote: > >> It only ships to the US... :'-( > > But I find that if I ask nicely, 90%+ of US sellers will be willing to > ship overseas if you pay the P&P, and you have decent feedback.

Re: Proposal

2004-10-16 Thread Phil Hosie
I'm in too. PhilOz On 16/10/04 5:22 PM, "Susan Platter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That looks fair to me. > Susan Platter > Swindon, Wiltshire, England > > On Friday, October 15, 2004, at 10:59 pm, Stuart Bell wrote: > >> >> On 15 Oct 2004, at 22:55, Stuart Bell wrote: >> >>> >

Re: Mac SE 1/20 new family member

2004-10-08 Thread Phil Hosie
On 08/10/04 11:32 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > If anyone ever sees a 1/20 for sale, please let me know! > > Stuart > And mein Oz Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Com

Re: Mac SE 1/20 new family member

2004-10-08 Thread Phil Hosie
My goodness.I have never come across these!thanks for the pic's Anybody have any idea how many of these were ever made? And more info of any sort? Cheers, Phil On 08/10/04 11:16 PM, "Niels Bretschneider" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Am 08.10.2004 um 12:24 schrieb Stuart Bell: > >>>

Re: Clarification

2004-07-23 Thread Phil Hosie
On 24/07/04 12:09 AM, "Marcin Wichary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The last message I've seen at LisaList was in November, then the list > broke and my repeated attempts to learn why/alert the owners have been > unsuccessful. Did I miss anything? Soif this is the casecan this list *

Re: Clarification

2004-07-23 Thread Phil Hosie
t;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 23 Jul 2004, at 16:46, Phil Hosie wrote: > >> Hi all... >> >> Just want to know if this list deals ONLY with the "compacts" ie 128k >> to CC >> or does this list include further "back" >

Clarification

2004-07-23 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all... Just want to know if this list deals ONLY with the "compacts" ie 128k to CC or does this list include further "back" In other wordsIs the Lisa included? I have some questions concerning the Lisa... Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low

Re: JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!!! (again!)

2004-06-22 Thread Phil Hosie
ht home > these Macs. I just hope they work!!! > > Ian > > On Jun 22, 2004, at 10:48 AM, Phil Hosie wrote: > >> Quietly, I must admityou would/might be the envy to most of us >> here... >> >> I would LOVE to go my local dumpster - Aladdin's cav

Re: JACKPOT!!!!!!!!!!!! (again!)

2004-06-22 Thread Phil Hosie
Quietly, I must admityou would/might be the envy to most of us here... I would LOVE to go my local dumpster - Aladdin's cave - lucky dip and pick and choose whats in the offering. not sure if the wife would be happy though! :) Phil On 22/6/04 10:37 PM, "Ian P. Nixon" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Keeping of the Mac

2004-06-09 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, A good question, I have a compact Mac that is, how shall I say, is in "pristine" condition. My intentions is to keep it for awhile. Should I take out the battery for this period? Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Re: Wallpaper

2004-05-24 Thread Phil Hosie
Weirdhell no! Passionate plusIf I was in the same situation, I'd be camping out this Ebayers door waiting for the auction to finish. Unfortunately, my partner would not be happy with another few (groan) XX amount of computers and lack of storage. However, my face would be beaming! But

Wallpaper

2004-05-23 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Note -this is not mine, but, could be useful for the enthusiast whose collection is getting "low"! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4610&item=4133243774&; rd=1 Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Yes, it is way off this list.....

2004-04-26 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, As well as my "almost" complete collection of compacts - I splurged and got a 1990 "clamshell" 366 ibook! Can anyone help to steer me into a list like this oneI have some questions that need some answersta Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Su

Re: SE/20 ????

2004-04-13 Thread Phil Hosie
it's just an 020 upgraded SE! > > Byron Q. Desnoyers Winmill wrote: > >> On Tue, Apr 13, 2004 at 11:16:46PM +0800, Phil Hosie wrote: >> >>> Yepcautious as they/we go, but, was there EVER a SE 20 in the line of >>> compact Mac's??? >> &g

Re: SE/20 ????

2004-04-13 Thread Phil Hosie
On 13/4/04 11:12 PM, "Byron Q. Desnoyers Winmill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, Apr 13, 2004 at 10:51:29PM +0800, Phil Hosie wrote: >> There was a thread on this few months back...? > > I'm always skeptical of eBay autions. Nothing the seller has

SE/20 ????

2004-04-13 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all There was a thread on this few months back...? Check this out http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4610&item=4124194355&; rd=1 Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Re: Early systems from Apple: my 2¢

2004-03-23 Thread Phil Hosie
On 23/3/04 11:19 PM, "Eric Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Now if only Apple would provide the last release that supported both > the 128K and 512K, System 3.2 with Finder 5.1 (June 1986) ... > > Eric > Hi all and Eric, Funny enough, I have been thinking about the same thing of late.

Re: CRT discharge tool

2004-03-19 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all. If I might be so bold to suggest someone (sorry, not me, I'm not good with web pages) of a standard link that that deals with the basics and advanced of dealing with the CRT so when these threads come up, newbie's and not so newbie's have a good reference when tinkering with the inside

Re: Mac label

2004-03-06 Thread Phil Hosie
On 7/3/04 1:22 AM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 6 Mar 2004, at 16:13, Daniel Daplincourt wrote: > >> Hi Phil, the two early Macintosh are nearly the same. The alone >> difference >> is the motherboard and the logo on the case of de back Mac. The an is >> called >> 'Macintosh'

Mac label

2004-03-06 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Just a query in regards to the Mac 128. I have a couple of 128's and It comes up from from time to time (ebay etc) about the label on the back. Both mine say "Macintosh" which, is the norm. Is there such a label saying "Macintosh 128 or "Macintosh 128K" Cheers, Phil -- Compact Macs

Re: Culling the Compact Collection

2004-02-22 Thread Phil Hosie
Real simplecull the wife! (sorrycouldn't resist it)) Phil On 22/2/04 11:17 PM, "Robert Little" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here I am again. Been awhile, same sorta question as > before... > In my (futile) quest to thin my Mac collection, I've > actually acquired ANOTHER

Lets celebrate!

2004-01-24 Thread Phil Hosie
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/ptech/01/23/mac.birthday/index.html And I look forward to another 20 with my 128,512 etc ,etc Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact Macs list info:

Software tinkering

2004-01-02 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all Came across this in a Ebay sale for a original 128K http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2776452028&category=4610 > The MacWrite program does not function when the disk is locked (by design), > but the error message you receive is slightly cryptic. If you move the tab

Re: Reaching A Limit

2003-12-21 Thread Phil Hosie
On 21/12/03 8:03 PM, "Audun Bødtker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> On 21 Dec 2003, at 06:49, Roger Johnstone wrote: >> >>> What, no SE/20? >> >> I think that the SE/20 is, like Santa Claus, difficult to pin down in >> the flesh! > > I´ve actually seen a SE/20 in the flesh! Visiting a Mac-collec

Re: Obcessive Compulsivity

2003-12-20 Thread Phil Hosie
On 20/12/03 11:27 PM, "Dale Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you can count the number of Macintoshes you have, you're not even > in my ball park. > Dale So, give us a hint.. Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Re: Reaching A Limit

2003-12-20 Thread Phil Hosie
On 20/12/03 3:50 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 20 Dec 2003, at 05:14, Phil Hosie wrote: > >> 30 compact mac's - 1 and 2 of every sort. > > Colour Classic II? > > Performa 275? - has _anyone_ ever seen one of these? No and

Re: Reaching A Limit

2003-12-19 Thread Phil Hosie
On 20/12/03 5:40 AM, "Robert Little" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > To some, big deal... it's a collection. For me, it has > indeed become a big deal. In short, I have too many of > them. No matter how endearing they are, that many > computers borders on the insane. > Anyone else out there reach a

Re: SE/30 fanless?

2003-10-26 Thread Phil Hosie
Just some info if it helps. I have had 2 SE/30's and both were quiet, but you can certainly hear the fan going in each, but, it was more like a "whirring" sound, but not too loud or uncomfortable! Have tested a couple out in the past though that I didn't buythey were loud and noisy! Phi

Re: A few new web pages

2003-10-19 Thread Phil Hosie
Thanks for thatgood site! Phil On 19/10/03 10:20 PM, "Phil Beesley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just a quick plug for a couple of web pages for compact Mac users at > http://www.mandrake.demon.co.uk/Apple/index.html. Hopefully the > descriptions below are of interest to somebody. > > Not

Re: Attn List Nanny (to Jeff)

2003-10-10 Thread Phil Hosie
On 11/10/03 7:16 AM, "Nolen Scaife" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry if I sound like a complete jerk, but I agree with Stuart on this > one. You really don't get to complain; you agreed to the terms of the > list when you signed up for it. Without looking at it (and if memory > serves correctl

Re: Hello, I'm new...

2003-10-06 Thread Phil Hosie
On 4/10/03 10:19 PM, "J.S. Garrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > on 10/4/03 3:27 AM, Piotr Kalinowski at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Hi to all! >> >> I just joined the list, so I think I should shortly introduce myself. >> My name is Piotr Kalinowski, 25, living in Warsaw (Poland). I use >> M

Re: Hello, I'm new...

2003-10-04 Thread Phil Hosie
> on 10/4/03 3:27 AM, Piotr Kalinowski at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Hi to all! >> >> I just joined the list, so I think I should shortly introduce myself. >> My name is Piotr Kalinowski, 25, living in Warsaw (Poland). I use >> Macintosh Classic as well as iMac G3. >> >> Greetings to all Comp

Re: Cables

2003-10-02 Thread Phil Hosie
Thanks Tony, Have secured some already through another kind CM member. Phil On 1/10/03 1:05 PM, "Anthony Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think I can come up with some of those cables for the Keyboards and > stuff... $5 each cable if I remember correctly . . . there is a whole entire >

Cables

2003-09-30 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Will use my once of year thingme Wonder if anyone has any spare cables for the 128/512/Plus. which I would like to purchase. I'm talking about the "telephone" sort from keyboard to unit. If possible, I'm after about 8 of them! Cheers, Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by

Re: Just a clarification...

2003-09-29 Thread Phil Hosie
On 29/9/03 11:34 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Monday, September 29, 2003, at 03:46 PM, Phil Hosie wrote: > >> Hi all >> >> >> I have a Performa 250 . so the name says on the front of the unit. >> >>

Just a clarification...

2003-09-29 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all I have a Performa 250 . so the name says on the front of the unit. Does this mean it is a Color Classic II ??? Regards, Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact Macs list info:

Re: Random eBay Foolishness

2003-09-19 Thread Phil Hosie
Ah, that¹s nothingwe had one chap here in Australia Ebay listing a 128k a number of months ago at starting price of 10,000 dollars. I promptly emailed him and asked what carat gold it it was encased in! Very strangeI got no reply?? :))) Phil On 19/9/03 12:44 PM, "Terence Dennis S

Re: classic weight

2003-09-12 Thread Phil Hosie
On 12/9/03 2:33 PM, "Stuart Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Friday, September 12, 2003, at 01:45 AM, J.S. Garrison wrote: > >> As a buyer and a seller on eBay, I find that sellers will add some >> "padding" >> to the shipping price to pay for boxing supplies, gas, etc. >> > > Yep. I'm

Interesting.....

2003-08-29 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Sorry, might be a little off topic but thought you might want to see this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2750037493&category=4610 Notethis is not mine, I was just "browsing" Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Suppo

Re: Packing Compact Macs for transport

2003-08-27 Thread Phil Hosie
On 27/8/03 7:06 PM, "alomac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Are these "buffers" large enough? I plan of filling them with stiff sheets > of styrofoam, of the sort styrofoam boxes are made of, after wrapping the > Mac and it's accessories in bubblewrap or something similar first, then > plasterin

Re: Very curious! New URL

2003-08-24 Thread Phil Hosie
On 24/8/03 1:32 PM, "Derek Morton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A Plus (probably works on an SE just fine) 68030 + 68882 accelerator. > The memory on the left is to allow either greater than 4 MB memory > expansion or perhaps faster memory access (it might also use the memory > on the main board).

Re: Very curious!

2003-08-24 Thread Phil Hosie
On 24/8/03 11:08 AM, "Gamba" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here it is: > > The FPU part number shows that it is a 20 MHz accelerator (or whatever it is). > But Phil, please tell us if that connector on the right has 3 rows of pins, > it

Re: Very curious!

2003-08-24 Thread Phil Hosie
On 24/8/03 2:07 AM, "Gamba" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hey share with the rest of us:-) >> >> AJ > > Ok. > > > It looks like an accelerator. > Can't read the numbers on the chips but I'm guessing a 68030 with a 68882 FPU. > > Gamba

Re: Very curious!

2003-08-23 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi Antonio, You should have the image by now. Phil On 24/8/03 12:46 AM, "Antonio Rodríguez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Phil Hosie ha escrito: > >>> I think that the numbers and letters on the top of the chip will suffice to >>> identify it. >

Re: Very curious!

2003-08-23 Thread Phil Hosie
On 24/8/03 12:30 AM, "Antonio Rodríguez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think that the numbers and letters on the top of the chip will suffice to > identify it. H...on what chipthere is a lot of chips? phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End

Very curious!

2003-08-23 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all. I need some info on something weird. Let me explain. A friend of mine knew I'm a collector of compact Mac's and picked up an old Mac Plus from the the recycling place at the dump a few months ago. Took it home and tried it out but didn't work. Finally, this week I managed to p

Re: Age Question

2003-06-30 Thread Phil Hosie
On 30/6/03 11:46 PM, "Marten van de Kraats" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> My two cents worth. >> >> Imaginethe worlds population as at today being 6,302,232,124 and it >> narrows down to 40 people from all walks of life who just LOVE these little >> machines! >> >> ..:) > > Accordin

Re: Age Question

2003-06-30 Thread Phil Hosie
My two cents worth. Imaginethe worlds population as at today being 6,302,232,124 and it narrows down to 40 people from all walks of life who just LOVE these little machines! ..:) Phil On 30/6/03 10:19 PM, "D

Mac Bag

2003-06-28 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Not sure if I'm off topic at all but I'm interested in a certain carry bags that is made for the Macintosh. These come up from time to time on Ebay and they are light tan in colour and have the apple loco sewn on the side and comes with a Macintosh label. I'd like to know what year they c

Book

2003-06-25 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all... This is on Ebay and thinking of bidding Anyone know about this one and is it "up" with the Larry Pina books??? Phil > The Apple Macintosh Book, 2nd Edition, 1985. It covers the Macintosh 128 and > 512 in depth. > Author: Cary Lu > Publisher: Microsoft Press > It is a 448 page p

Re: Off list?

2003-06-20 Thread Phil Hosie
Thanks Stuart, You have just given me the perfect answers to my question for this non techie I won't venture into Mystic territory ...:) Thanks again, phil On 20/6/03 3:06 PM, "Stuart Bell" wrote: > > On Friday, June 20, 2003, at 03:20 AM, Phil Hosie wrote: > &

Off list?

2003-06-19 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi , Not even a whisper from this question posted a few days ago.hope it's not "off-list"? Phil > Also, I want to venture from being a non-techie to a some sort of techie. > > As I understand, the Larry Pina books are good place to start. > > Please are their any recommendations you exper

Re: got the compact bug...

2003-06-19 Thread Phil Hosie
>> I think the compact mac bug has bitten me... >> >> HARD... > > This can happen, I think many of us suffer from it ;-) You are telling me. I just started with one and now that¹s climbed to 10 with no end in sight! Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Supp

Re: Mac Plus

2003-06-16 Thread Phil Hosie
> No change when you put in the floppy may mean the drive is bad, dirty or not > connected. OR the floppy you used has no System Folder on it? > > Jeff Thanks for that Jeff.. Also, I want to venture from being a non-techie to a some sort of techie. As I understand, the Larry Pina books are

Mac Plus

2003-06-16 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all... A few months ago, a good friend of mine went to the rubbish dump and lo and behold was a Mac Plus in good condition with no battery. Finally got around to putting in a spare battery and to my amazement it actually started up, the chime went and the screen is clear and bright The pr

Re: CRT discharge

2003-06-15 Thread Phil Hosie
Thanks Robert...exactly what I was after! Phil > Try http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~shamada/fullmac/repairEng.html > > > > >> Is there a link/site on how to discharge the current from the CRT...I want >> to do it properly so I can see the dawn the next day! >> >> Cheers, >> Phil -- Compact Ma

CRT discharge

2003-06-15 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all Is there a link/site on how to discharge the current from the CRT...I want to do it properly so I can see the dawn the next day! Cheers, Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact Macs l

Re: SE

2003-06-13 Thread Phil Hosie
68020 cpu @ 16 > mhz > the se has a 68000 cpu at 8 mhz On 14/6/03 1:47 PM, "Phil Hosie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all > > Just need a confirmation on something for this "non-techie". > > Have bought an SE (not an SE 30)and thought it h

SE

2003-06-13 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all Just need a confirmation on something for this "non-techie". Have bought an SE (not an SE 30)and thought it had a hard drive in it. Did these units actually come with a HD or were they an optional extra??? Thanks, Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by .

128k SCSI??

2003-06-01 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, I have a 128k Mac that seems to have a SCSI where the battery should be!!!it has 25 pins. The unit boots up ok. I'm a bit green on technical infoany info on this would be appreciated. Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Re: Want a laugh on a Monday morning?

2002-10-21 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, There was a chap who was selling a 128K on Ebay Australia a few months backthe reserve was $10,000.00 AUDI asked him if the gold plating was scratched.I got no reply and...he of course, got no bids.:)...Phil > > On Monday, Oct 21, 2002, at 08:04 Europe/London, Stuart

Re: Bunch o' Macs

2002-09-10 Thread Phil Hosie
> Yo compacters everywhere, > > Check this out! > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2051689106 > > No, I have no connection with this. It sure looks on-topic. Surely someone of > us lives within pickup distance of this. > > Bill > > Saw that. To ship or post to Wester

Max sys

2002-09-09 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, A question What is the "true' maximum OS system of a ORIGINAL 128K compact??? Phil -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac Compact Macs list info: The

Picasso

2002-09-08 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi all, Excuse my lack of knowledge as I am still a "virgin" in the early compact Mac's but can anyone plse explain about " Picasso"I do know it relates to the 512K. Phil...Western Oz -- Compact Macs is sponsored by . Support Low End Mac

Re: 128 or 512

2002-09-04 Thread Phil Hosie
calculator... > > "Your European Mac 512 (M0001P), with serial number F4370BTM0001P, was the > 425th manufactured during the 37th week of 1984 in Fremont, CA." > > It's a link from the FAQ. > > Scott. > > -Original Message- > From: Phil Hosie [mai

128 or 512

2002-09-04 Thread Phil Hosie
Hi, I am unsure if I have a 128K or 512Ke Mac? Details are as follows... 1/ It boots up and is able to take an 800k disc and go with System 6.0.3 meaning 512Ke? 2/ There is no red light in the floppy. 3/The model in the back is "M0001 P" The serial no = F4370BTM0001P Yet.. The stick