[Duo2400] Re: Newton messagepad 2100 and duo

In a message dated 08/10/04 20:18:23, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Does anyone use the following configuration? > >A newton (2100 or other) and a duodock? If so, how is it connected? > >Could you please list hardware and software? I don't use my MP2100 with a Duo dock, but it works fine with my r

[Duo2400] Re: Momentum SmartPorts 7.0

In a message dated 04/08/04 20:18:02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I have upgraded to system 9.1. I need a copy of: Momentum SmartPorts 7.0 to switch serial ports with my Q-Port, which is hooked to my Duo Dock Plus with a Duo 2300. The Old Software, version 5.1 that worked with system

[Duo2400] Re: OT: online tuning fork??

GuitarValet 1.0, an old app that says it's from 1994 in "Get Info", gives you the notes for each guitar string. Works on everything from my Outbound notebook(7.1) to my Duo 230 to my PowerCenter 150/G3(OS9.1). If you can't find it, I can e-mail it to you(only 52k). Saul Broudy -- D

[Duo2400] Re: hotbook (and other questions)

In a message dated 02/18/04 08:11:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << >anyone know how to make the menus act more like every >other OS? (single click opens rather than holding >button down -- ok with a mouse ... horrible with the >duo trackball) That is OS version dependent. I believe OS 8 and

[Duo2400] Re: Power Adapter

Gregg Eshelman wrote: <> Yep, they're right handy! I got a pack of Belkin multi-colored ones free after rebate one time at CompUSA or Staples or one of those big stores. Also, in a computer parts store in San Jose when I was visiting there, I bought a bunch of plastic rings that adjust to

[Duo2400] Re: best PB apps?

R. McFarlane wrote: <> http://www2.gol.com/users/sytsma/csm/ <> I use CatFinder, which I like a lot. It has a very nice finder-like interface. I keep Catfinder catalogs of all my HDs and removeable disks on all my computers, so I know about what files I have even if I am on the road. Findi

[Duo2400] Re: best PB apps?

IMHO, an extremely useful app for OS7-9, powerbook or desktop, is Net-Print(shareware, www.johnmoe.com). It is a control panel and extension, which gives you an icon in your menubar from which you can save selected text from websites or documents to make a new document(in the word processor of

[Duo2400] Re: off topic jargon

Gregg Eshelman wrote: <> Note that the correct spelling is "separates". ;-) Saul Broudy -- 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: Hilfe Dringend Gesucht!

<< Mit dem kostenlos von Apple erhältlichen System 7.5.5 habe ich es selbstverständlich auch schon probiert, es liess sich nicht einmal installieren.>> Ich glaube, Sie muessen nur das richtige "Enabler" fuer den System Folder finden, um problemlos zu installieren. Saul Broudy USA -

[Duo2400] Re: Duo Memory Identification Question

In a message dated 11/12/02 20:12:22, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Each RAM chip on a duo card is eather a 1/2 MB or 2 MB unit. The units with "4800" in them are 1/2 MB. I seem to recall a site that had "chipmunk" in the address that had all this info. Mad Dog>> You probably mean

[Duo2400] Re: yahoo.com e-mail on a duo 230?

<> Should work, though haven't tried it yet. Make sure you have iCab prefs set to accept cookies. Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at Be sure t

[Duo2400] Re: Tool(s) for opening up Duos & other PBs

> It's called a TORX driver/screw/wrench. I believe the Duos use them in T-6 > and T-8 (also known as purty dang small) sizes. I understand Wal-Mart sells > an inexpensive 'precision screwdriver set' with these in it, but I've never > been able to find one, myself. It's the Handi Works #93347

[Duo2400] Re: Duo 280 can be made into 2300?

<> I run MS Office 4 on my IIci(system 7.5.x, 24mb RAM 68030) no problem. Don't see why it shouldn't work on a Duo 280, unless you're using an installer and not choosing for 68k or "any computer". Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users

[Duo2400] Re: Duo in schools

Kevin wrote: >>Has anyone run a program Inspiration on an >>early duo? I'm running Inspiration 4.0 on a PB140, system 7.1 8mb RAM(doubled) and it works. Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Re: SCSI Disk Mode and Desktop(followup)

<> To follow up on my previous workaround suggestion: Yes, I have 7.6.1 on my desktop, so maybe it's the OS that's causing the error we're getting. Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Re: SCSI Disk Mode and Desktop

<> I had problem connecting PB520c to PPC desktop in SCSI disk mode; I would get error as desktop was starting up. Try this(suggested by a book I read on Powerbook hintsnot officially recommended, but works for me): Plug the cable into the Duo(dock) SCSI port, and boot the Duo to get the

[Duo2400] Re: Questions on 2400c - *service manual links*

>Looks like Apple has put the clamps down on the service manuals again... That's what I got, after I sent the URL to the person who wanted the service manual. He was able to download it, though, so keep trying. Paul>> Using web browser it re

[Duo2400] Re: F-Keys on 2400(PopUp Folder)

<> Yes, Popup Folder is very cool. Unfortunately, when installed(at least with 7.6.1 on a PowerCenter 150) it disables, for some reason, an even more indispensable app for me: NetPrint(which saves/appends selected text from docs, websites, etc.). You can get nice hierarchical menus with Al

[Duo2400] Re: Adapter Question

<<>Can the 2300c's adapter also be used with the 1400c or the 2400c? No. 36 watts, wheras the other two need 45 watts. See GURU.>> FWIW: When my regular 45-watt adapter for my 1400 gave out, I started using a Duo adaptor(M7783) on the 1400. It works, though gets a tad hotter than us

[Duo2400] Re: Handyman

> How about DragStrip from Aladdin? > [snip] > Never used it, but it sounds like what you are talking about. > Tom It's wonderful...make any number of "pages"(aliases of apps, utilities, icons you want to drag on, whatever). You drag file to it and it expands, after done, it automatically cont

[Duo2400] Re: control strip module for stuffit expander?

> Does anyone know if a control strip module exists > where I can just drag a compressed file onto the > control strip. Don't really like having to always drag > to an alias on the desktop. And I installed Stuffit > Deluxe 6.5, but appears to not have the control strip > option. Any information wo

[Duo2400] Re: Need TapGuard

> The poseur site is working for me now, but I got TapGuard from originally, a great resource which is now giving me a 404. :-( Saul Broudy -- Duo/

[Duo2400] Re: Mercutio Unlock Pach

> Has anyone on the list heard of or used a Mercutio Unlock Patch? > I am seeking information about it. > Like where to get it, what it does and what machines you can use it on or in. > Thanks for any and all help. > [EMAIL PROTECTED] I quote below(doesn't mean I understand exactly what it means

[Duo2400] Torx drivers at Walmart(was:Re: Need Torx screws 4 keyboard)

> got my set ( torx 6,8, & 2 small phillips) at Walmart for under $5. > > Matt At Walmart, it's "Handi Works #93347 six-piece precision screwdriver set" , which includes Torx 6, Torx 8, slotted 2.4 and 3.0mm, and Phillips #0 and #00, all for $1.94. LEM list members have given them good re

[Duo2400] Re: help! need AOL installer for duo 280c

Brian wrote: << I'm trying to resurrect my old 280c for a friend to give his kids in the UK. We need to configure the machine here in the US and send it over to them. The machine works great, but he wants to set them up with AOL and I can't seem to locate an installer. I believe 3.0 is the

[Duo2400] Re: Browsers for 2300

<> If you don't need NS Mail and all the other NS Communicator stuff, just download the standalone NS Navigator 4.08, and I'm sure you'll get a much smaller memory footprint. Perhaps use URL Manager Pro for your bookmarks(works with any browser) so your browser won't have take more time load

[Duo2400] Re: Larger SCSI drives for Duo

<> It took me a while to find something larger in a SCSI HD for my PB520c, which came with a 160mb. I spent several months looking for a decent deal on eBay: there were often several for sale, sometimes none at particular times... prices for 1gb seemed to go up to about $60-75 at auction's c

[Duo2400] Re: Cmd-Delete on OS 7.6.1?

Tom Rymes wrote: <> Finder Extensions Enabler, a small extension which gives you this plus CMD-R for revealing original of aliases, etc. Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A lists

[Duo2400] Re: "Green Light of Death"??

GregM wrote: << [snip] ... The PRAM battery in a powerbook is not only for maintaing the contents of PRAM when the machine is shut down, but also for maintaing the contents of RAM when the machine is in Sleep mode and you are swapping out the main battery, with no power supply plugged in. This

[Duo2400] Re: Duo 2300, Appletalk & favorite Powerbook/Duo specific utilities

<> Saul Broudy -- 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! To u

[Duo2400] Re: 2400 still fercocked(OT linguisitics)

>> At 8:59 AM + 7/15/01, Ilene Courland wrote: > >>> Fercocked is a Yiddish word meaning fucked up, in case nobody knows. > >> > >> Is that the same as farchadat? > >> Paul > >> > > > >I don't know. Never heard of that one. Are you sure you're spelling it > >correctly? What does it mean?

[Duo2400] Re: Duo 2300, Appletalk & favorite Powerbook/Duo specific

Jason wrote: > Check out the extensive download site

[Duo2400] Re: Disklight

JPM wrote: <> Another thing I use for the same purpose is the SuperApple control panel. This changes the apple for your Apple Menu in the menubar to a choice of various animated icons(e.g., spinning globe, steaming coffee cup, etc.). So you can tell if an operation you're performing is stil

[Duo2400] Re: Net Access on a Duo 230?

Scott Brown wrote: <> Yes. I use it on my Outbound(pre-Powerbook 030 Mac clone), used to use it on a Mac Plus. It comes with its own browser(v.1) which does a barely passable job if you shut off graphics loading. Disadvantages are: -no Buddylist, though you can do instant messaging without

[Duo2400] Re: keyboards

Greg wrote: << I thought I was the only one who new about the IIGS keyboard! I actually had a IIGS way back when, and when I sold it to get my first Mac I always regretted loosing that great keyboard - so compact yet such great feel. So I picked one up on ebay last year for, what, 20 bucks

[Duo2400] Re: System 7.6.1

>Now, does anyone know where I could go get some extensions for the >Finder... especially to empty the trash. Anyone know where to get this? Try the extension Finder Extensions Enabler. With this, you can send files to the trash with Cmd-Delete, reveal the original of an alias with Cmd-R, etc.

[Duo2400] Re: Sticky menus(was [Duo2400] Re: 7.5.5)

<<7.5.5 is dreadful. I get the impression that 7.6 and 8.1 are optimum for the 2300c (and 280/280c for that matter); the former is slightly more snappy, the latter a little smoother (and it has "sticky menus" which are a godsend with a trackpad or trackball).>> You don't need to be running OS8 to

[Duo2400] Re: Trach (sic) Mail

In a message dated 04/14/01 08:32:19, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 21:12:04 -0500 Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Trach (sic) Mail From: Gander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have to admit, this post was funnier than your typical "unsubscribe" post. U

[Duo2400] AOL on 280c(was: Re: Tax Time)

<> I use AOL v.3 on my Quadra 800(28.8 modem) and it works just fine, so should be the same on a 280c. v.4 is a little clunky with the Quadra, though it works great on PPC. Get a friend who's an AOL member to refer you(order you a CD with password at keyword Friend ), and he/she will make

[Duo2400] Re: ....best of ????

<> There are literally hundreds of them at the usual software sites. My favorite, for a small one, is Auspice 3.5.1 — though it must be running to give a reminder, it doesn't take much memory. Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fa

[Duo2400] No Subject

<> For KVMs(keyboard/video/monitor) switches, try these: http://www.drbott.com/prod/ms.html http://www.dalco.com/ http://www.macwindows.com/keyboard.html Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at

[Duo2400] Re: (2400) Lost custom icons

<> You may mean the issues discussed at: Saul Broudy -- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A

[Duo2400] 280 dock video problem

I'm new to this list, having just bought a Duo 280 with dock which will eventually go to a friend in need. The Duo works fine, but when I tried it in the dock and hooked up various monitors, all I got was a very blurry screen. I could see it booting, but could hardly read the screen, and had