[Duo2400] Re: How to get OS 8.6?

The very best way if you can do it is to find a developer copy of 8.6 as it's just a normal install CD - if you know anyone who works at a mac software company then they'll probably have one or more lying around... (OT)Does anyone else remember the old developer CDs where Apple were still creativ

[Duo2400] Re: How to get OS 8.6?

on 2/8/01 8:08 AM, "Mark A. Kippert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> In order to upgrade CodeWarrior, I may be forced to upgrade my 2400 with >> Interware G3 from OS 8.1 to 8.6. (From reading this list, I know I don't >> want OS 9 with only 80 MB RAM - thanks!) But OS 8.6 seems to be no >> longer

[Duo2400] batteries

So can I put these 2150 mAH NiMH cells in any Duo Battery pack for a 2300? -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at Be sure to visit Mac2400!

[Duo2400] Re: upgrading to 8.6

>In order to upgrade CodeWarrior, I may be forced to upgrade my 2400 with >Interware G3 from OS 8.1 to 8.6 If you need it, I live in Walnut Creek and have the regular 8.5 install CD, plus the 8.6 updater. If the other methods don't work, lemme know and we can arrange something. Remember--this

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[Duo2400] Re: batteries

> Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 06:05:05 -0600 > From: Frank Cornew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Duo2400] batteries > > So can I put these 2150 mAH NiMH cells in any Duo Battery > pack for a 2300? Some Battery packs have full size AA cells, some have 4/5 size AA cells. I would not try to replace 4/

[Duo2400] Re: unsubscribe

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[Duo2400] PowerBook AC adapter socket diagram

Hi all, I'm trying to build an AC adapter for my 2400c, I found one for PC laptop with 24V and 2.3A output, the problem is I don't know how Apple made their socket, seems like it's has a 3.5mm headphone jack inside a RCA type sleeve... Any idea which ones are positive and which ones are negati

[Duo2400] 2400c Batteries

can I replace cells by myself? where can I find Li-Ion cells (18650)? -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at Be sure to visit Mac2400!

[Duo2400] Re: Modem Madness

Duo/2400 List wrote... >Subject: [Duo2400] Modem madness >Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 04:29:09 -0500 >From: rlf9 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Thanks for the FreePPP info. I'll try it. I use the 14.4 on the road. > Donald McCaig Ah. After suffering with Apple's interna

[Duo2400] Re: batteries

In a message dated 2/8/01 7:08:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >So can I put these 2150 mAH NiMH cells in any Duo Battery pack for a 2300?< Frank: You can use 4/5's A cells in Type II and Type III cases only; Type I uses AA cells. Andrew -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on th

[Duo2400] Re: batteries

The type II's I've done required regular AA's Dean - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 6:53 AM Subject: [Duo2400] Re: batteries > > In a message dated 2/8/01 7:08:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >

[Duo2400] Re: DSL-Ethernet-PB2400

>My TCP/IP Control Panel (in options submenu) does not *have* an "always >release DHCP address" to check. That got me curious about my TCP/IP >Control Panel. A quick "Get Info" shows it as version 2.0.1 and as part >of MacOS 8.5 (!). Since I installed MacOS 8.6 quite a while ago and >"Clean Instal

[Duo2400] Re: DSL-Ethernet-PB2400

--- Matthew McVay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tom Colbert posts: > > >Broadband Direct: any recommendation?? > > > >I am slowly moving toward a decision to get some > kind > >of fast internet service at home (DSL at the office > is > >great!). > > > >Qwest will provide basic DSL for about $20/mo

[Duo2400] Re: PowerBook AC adapter socket diagram

It's not like you'd expect. The large shield ring is ground and 24V return. The sleeve of of the inner phone jack is +24V. Tht tip of the inner phone jack appears to be unconnected; at least it has no voltage on it. Who knows, though, it may be used to feed back voltage from the computer f

[Duo2400] Re: PowerBook AC adapter socket diagram

At 1:07 PM -0500 2/8/01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Last time I checked, these adapters were available from Sun Remarketing >for only $20, plus $5 for the line cord. My advice is to order one from >Sun and spend your spare time on a different project. Unfortunately, this is no longer true.

[Duo2400] Re: batteries

In a message dated 2/8/01 11:08:59 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >The type II's I've done required regular AA's > >Dean Hnow that's interesting?!?! I did a Type II not too long ago (approx. 1 year) with 4/5's A cells, so I made an assumption. Wonder if there was a change along the

[Duo2400] Re: pcmcia hd and 2400

I have struggled with this issue for months, and was even talking to MCE about sending my Data Shuttle back to see what was wrong with it. I now followed your directions and it works perfectly-Thanks! Tom > From: Sidney Ho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List) > Date

[Duo2400] Re: PowerBook AC adapter socket diagram

VAMP on 2/8/01 9:02 AM wrote: > I'm trying to build an AC adapter for my 2400c, I found one for PC > laptop with 24V and 2.3A output, the problem is I don't know how > Apple made their socket, seems like it's has a 3.5mm headphone jack > inside a RCA type sleeve... Any idea which ones are positiv

[Duo2400] Re: OS 9.1

At 9:14 AM -0500 2/7/01, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >ditto. >8.6 is the best compromise of speed and features. agreed! -- -- SANDysign, Inc. A purveyor of 5 fine buttons that do absolutely nothing http://members.maclaunch.com/apapp -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on t

[Duo2400] Re: How to get OS 8.6?

Okay. How (or where) then can I get OS 8.5? Tracy Haynes wrote: > on 2/8/01 12:08 AM, Laurent Daudelin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > on 07/02/01 18:06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> > > > >I think the best way to upgrade to OS 8.6, is to do what I did. J

[Duo2400] 2400c PRAM Batteries on eBay

I'm not the lister; I just spotted this auction on eBay if anyone wants to check it out: < http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1213430544> Dutch auction, 25 available starting at $35, described as new. BC __ Do You Yahoo!? Get

[Duo2400] Re: How to get OS 8.6?

on 08/02/01 17:50, THE ROCK at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Okay. How (or where) then can I get OS 8.5? You need to buy it. Look on eBay or in the clearance section of some online retailers. Around $25, not much more, unless you really need it. -Laurent. -- ==

[Duo2400] Re: PowerBook AC adapter socket diagram

> Subject: [Duo2400] PowerBook AC adapter socket diagram > > Hi all, > I'm trying to build an AC adapter for my 2400c, I found one for PC > laptop with 24V and 2.3A output, the problem is I don't know how > Apple made their socket, seems like it's has a 3.5mm headphone jack > inside a RCA type s

[Duo2400] 2400c PRAM Batteries

Duo/2400 List wrote... >Subject: [Duo2400] 2400c PRAM Batteries on eBay > >I'm not the lister; I just spotted this auction on >eBay if anyone wants to check it out: > >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1213430544> > >Dutch auction, 25 available starting at $35, described >a

[Duo2400] Screen Life Expectancy

Hey all, I bought a a Duo 230 a couple of months ago. I was wondering what the life-expectancy for the screen is? I can't seem to find any info, so I'd thought I'd pose the question here. The Duo I bought seems to be in good shape. The screen on mine does show light areas when displaying a fol

[Duo2400] Re: Screen Life Expectancy

on 08/02/01 23:54, Gander at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hey all, > I bought a a Duo 230 a couple of months ago. I was wondering what the > life-expectancy for the screen is? I can't seem to find any info, so I'd > thought I'd pose the question here. The Duo I bought seems to be in good > shape

[Duo2400] Re: Screen Life Expectancy

At 10:54 PM -0600 2/8/01, Gander wrote: > I have been using a >desktop, but a portable would probably suit my needs better. Do any of you >use a laptop as your main computer? Try a dock with your 230? Get a 280C, as they are going incredibly cheaply on ebay now, like $50 or so. Whatever powerb

[Duo2400] 2400 Screen Flashes

Hi, The screen has had bright flashes 5 or 6 times in the space of about thirty minutes. I've never seen this before. This happen to anybody else? Waiting for it to break... -- Ron S -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. F

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 Screen Flashes

on 2/9/01 9:55 AM, Ron at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, > The screen has had bright flashes 5 or 6 times in the space of about thirty > minutes. I've never seen this before. This happen to anybody else? > > Waiting for it to break... > -- > Ron S Well, the brightness is now fluctuating with ve