Re: WallStreet upgrade: enquiries and ruminations

2006-02-08 Thread Gene Osburn
an outstanding company: https://4daystar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=512 Also, I'll cosign Bruce and Laurent's recommendation of DMS for your RAM needs; top drawer service. Gene Osburn I can't brag about the shape I'm in - I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin; but don't ask

Re: Wegener Media

2006-02-03 Thread Gene Osburn
to complete a transaction. I paid for a WS battery charger from them and didn't find out until ten days later (after I emailed them to ask for a status update) that they didn't have any in stock! They promptly issued a refund, but still Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows -- G-Books

Re: THANK YOU ALL! - Re: G4-iBook w/o OS - Question

2005-12-09 Thread Gene Osburn
for light duty use, but if you do more than basic stuff you'll be much happier with at least a G4/800 iBook. Gene Osburn Common sense...isn't -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site

Re: Gmail Gbooks

2005-12-09 Thread Gene Osburn
space and I could have thrown away a bunch more but I keep an archive of this list and 3 others. That's amazing... I may have to give it a test run with one of my lesser accounts and see how it feels. Lemme know if you want an invite. Gene Osburn I can't brag about the shape I'm in - I can't

Global Village GlobalFax 2.6.5 and Wallstreet?

2005-12-03 Thread Gene Osburn
Can anyone tell me if Global Village GlobalFax 2.6.5 software will work with a Wallstreet's internal ethernet/modem expansion card? I'd like to have fax function available in OS 9.x Gene Osburn Never swallow anything larger than your pride -- G-Books is sponsored by http

Re: WSII won't see RAM in top slot

2005-11-29 Thread Gene Osburn
and it only shows the bottom module, I'd say you probably need a new CPU module. That would be a good excuse to go for Daystar's $169 G4/466 upgrade: https://4daystar.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=512 ...;^D Gene Osburn I can't brag about the shape I'm in - I can't sing, I ain't pretty

Re: Question re: buying a used Apple Laptop

2005-11-26 Thread Gene Osburn
by going with one of the x400's. HTH, -- Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale

Re: what's that burning smell?

2005-11-16 Thread Gene Osburn
battery when you pulled it? My WS was either asleep or powered off (can't remember) and charging the battery when it happened. I suppose a battery going whacko and about to blow could have some effect on the other symptoms you experienced...? Gene Osburn Never swallow anything larger than

Re: going wireless with my wallstreet

2005-10-26 Thread Gene Osburn
for OS X, but you shouldn't need to worry about that. Orinoco v7.2 is the latest OS 9 driver; you can Google for a free download. Fourth, join the LEM Swaplist ASAP! Lots of helpful Mac folks there, buying and selling used Mac stuff. Good luck, and happy Mac-ing! Gene Osburn Never swallow

Re: Help with posting and USB for a Wallstreet

2005-09-29 Thread Gene Osburn
client [Thunderbird?] for a while), but it hasn't been an issue for me for some time now with updated versions of Mail (and 10.3 Panther). Perhaps the latest version of Mail will resolve the issue for you? Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows ebay ID: mac4gman Zip 99204 -- G

Re: Wallstreet batteries

2005-09-28 Thread Gene Osburn
that are stored for too long without at least a 30-40% charge will die. I've never even heard of any external charger/conditioner that will revive a LiIon once it's reached this state; has anyone else actually saved one of these...? Gene Osburn I can't brag about the shape I'm in - I can't

Fwd: Wallstreet G4 Upgrade available

2005-09-22 Thread Gene Osburn
. Gene Osburn Never swallow anything larger than your pride -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http

Re: WallStreet G3 233 PowerBook

2005-09-21 Thread Gene Osburn
it is a 14'' it most likely has 4MB's but there is the possibility it is only 2. The tell-tale sign is if it has S-Video or not. If it has S-Video it is 4MB if not it is only 2. Right. IIRC only the cacheless Mainstreet lacked S-Video output. Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows ebay

Re: iLife and G3 upgrade for WS

2005-09-20 Thread Gene Osburn
Gene Osburn Common sense...isn't -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html

Re: Wallstreet, OS X and Wavelan Gold

2005-09-07 Thread Gene Osburn
in the slot. Go to Sys Prefs/Network and check the drop-down menu for Network Port Configurations; IIRC, there should be a new ethernet port (en1 or en2) in the list. Select the new port and check that your TCP/IP and AppleTalk settings are correct. Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do

Re: upgrading my wallstreet

2005-08-31 Thread Gene Osburn
Gene Osburn Common sense...isn't -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists

Re: ram for wallstreet

2005-08-28 Thread Gene Osburn
* customer service if you should get a bad module. Don't need to take a chance on the potential crapshoot that is ebay Gene Osburn Friends don't let friends do Windows -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives

Re: Recommendation Request: wireless for a Wallstreet

2005-08-04 Thread Gene Osburn
I have an old Wallstreet that works fine for me. Unfortunately, its portability is severely limited by a no-good battery and a lack of a wireless card. I'll worry about the battery later. For now: what is the best and/or cheapest way to get wireless to my Wallstreet? Best and cheapest

Re: WiFi

2005-06-22 Thread Gene Osburn
I guess the responses to my post sum up the the core question. Which card brands will work BOTH under OS9 and OSX? I'm very impressed with the AeroCard Plus from MacSense. Comes with drivers for both OS'es, and seems to have a somewhat stronger reception than the Orinoco Gold in my

Cleaning PowerBook's innards?

2005-05-31 Thread Gene Osburn
Just scored an entire bottom case for a Wallstreet, for a paint mod project. It's intact and in good shape, but looks like it's been sitting on a shelf in a garage or basement for quite a while. Wiping down the outside was easy enough, but there are a few grimy areas on the inside

Re: PCMCIA card cages

2005-05-30 Thread Gene Osburn
Hey gang, Can anyone tell me whether I can transplant a 32-bit CardBus PCMCIA card cage from a G3 'Book into a 2400c? They are not the same part. AT the very minimum you would need to make a custom wiring harness, and that assumes the cages use the same controller chip. MCE charges $99

PCMCIA card cages

2005-05-29 Thread Gene Osburn
Hey gang, Can anyone tell me whether I can transplant a 32-bit CardBus PCMCIA card cage from a G3 'Book into a 2400c? Gene, a.k.a. G-Man Never swallow anything bigger than your pride -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com

Wi-fi card for OS X on Wallstreet?

2005-05-27 Thread Gene Osburn
What's the best PC card solution for wi-fi on Wallstreet running OS X? Anyone know of hacked drivers for the Orinoco cards? If not, is it possible to use original AirPort card via a PCMCIA adapter? Suggestions on best places to shop for any needed hardware? -- Gene, a.k.a. G-Man Friends

PC card cage similarities?

2005-05-27 Thread Gene Osburn
Hi gang, Can anyone tell me if there are any significant structural differences between the 16-bit PC card cages found in pre-G3 'Books and the newer 32-bit CardBus cages? Kinda like to know if it's possible to transplant a CardBus cage from a Wallstreet into a 2400c. -- Gene, a.k.a. G-Man

Re: Dead Wallstreet

2005-05-26 Thread Gene Osburn
Sigh; the wallstreet I use around the office has died. It was plugged in and the next day, the battery was dead and it won't charge or start. It's not the power adapter; I tested it and tried another... What's the possible causes --- the power regulator board? First thing to try is PMU

Re: Best strategy to maintain an iBook battery?

2005-05-18 Thread Gene Osburn
I just bought a new Lithium-Ion battery for my Wallstreet, and from what research reading I've done on battery care this is how *I'll* take care of mine: 1) I won't leave the battery in the 'Book while running on AC adapter power. Apple recommends against this practice for Li-Ion's in its

Re: Best strategy to maintain an iBook battery?

2005-05-17 Thread Gene Osburn
Stanton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wants to know: What's your best idea of the wisest way to maintain the greatest functionality of an iBook 500 battery? Are these batteries damaged by allowing them to become completely discharged? Are they damaged by leaving them (in the iBook) connected to the AC adapter

Wallstreet Saga, Part Deux - Woohoo!

2005-05-14 Thread Gene Osburn
My formerly problem child Series II Wallstreet is finally a well-behaved member of the family! My original assessment of the problem was more accurate than I thought. It was the Charge Inverter that attaches to the Power Board, which sits between the battery and expansion bays. I bought what was

Re: Wallstreet case mods...?

2005-05-08 Thread Gene Osburn
Is there a non-apple tear down giude for the wallstreet series ? thanks, Mad Dog Try here as well: http://www.pbfixit.com/Guide/ -- Gene, a.k.a. G-Man Friends don't let friends do Windows -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com |

Wallstreet case mods...?

2005-05-07 Thread Gene Osburn
My new-to-me Wallstreet may soon be working properly again (typing this post with fingers crossed is a [EMAIL PROTECTED]), so now I'm considering ways to mod it so it really stands out. Anyone here have experience with disassembling a Wallstreet for a radical repaint job? Any hints or tips on

Re: iTunes craziness...

2005-05-05 Thread Gene Osburn
From: Albert Wang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: iTunes craziness... By the way, where can I find a free update for Mac OS X 1.0.4? It didn't show up on the software update option when I did automatic. Alfie -- The updaters for 10.1 are free downloads, however the *upgrade* from 10.0 to 10.1

Re: Wallstreet saga continues

2005-04-28 Thread Gene Osburn
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Wallstreet saga continues Gene Osburn said: Can't use two batteries at once, nor battery and expansion drive at the same time. Anyone else seen this kind of thing in their 'Book? Is the power board between the bays the likely culprit here? please redefine

Re: Wallstreet charge probs

2005-04-27 Thread Gene Osburn
My new-to-me Series II Wallstreet 266 definitely has battery issues - won't charge a new battery in either bay. Got it to see the battery in both bays, briefly with lightning charge indicator, then nada...back to red X through the icon on restart, etc. PMU reset ineffective. I'm thinking

Wallstreet saga continues

2005-04-27 Thread Gene Osburn
Think I'm making progress nursing my new-to-me Wallstreet 266 back to health. Visited this link on Steve K's suggestion: http://www.macintouch.com/laptopbatt.html, and the results include: - Booted into Open Firmware and did a reset-nvram return reset-all return. My new battery is now seen by

Wallstreet charge probs

2005-04-26 Thread Gene Osburn
My new-to-me Series II Wallstreet 266 definitely has battery issues - won't charge a new battery in either bay. Got it to see the battery in both bays, briefly with lightning charge indicator, then nada...back to red X through the icon on restart, etc. PMU reset ineffective. I'm thinking

Wallstreet battery probs?

2005-04-20 Thread Gene Osburn
Hi, gang. New to the list - just picked up a Series II Wallstreet 266. It won't start up unless AC adapter's connected. It came with two BTI batteries but neither one shows any charge lights when installed, and there's no indication that they're charging. Red X through battery icon in menu