G3 HD Partition Question

I have a beige G3 DT 300mhz with 512 MB RAM on which I ultimately plan to install a G4 ZIF. I have recently purchased a new 80GB ATA / IDE Western Digital "Special Edition" HD to install. (It is my understanding that the previous reliability problems with WD drives have been corrected with the S

Re: OWC Firewire burner

I have a Power PC G4(AGP graphics) 400 MHz with gobs of RAM. Has anyone > had any experience with this device? Anything special to look out for? > Needed? If you're going to do a lot of CD burning, treat yourself to a full version of Toast, rather than the Toast Lite. Jack Russell According t

Re: Overclocking (never mind, I did it)

On 1/16/03 7:04 PM, "Chris Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyway... > > How safe is it to fiddle with the jumpers and overclock the G3? If it is > something I can do right now, what is the best jumper configuration without > having to get extra cooling stuff? I found enough stuff on the web

Re: Overclocking (was: Need buying advice for G3)

On 1/16/03 7:04 PM, "Chris Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough: > On 1/16/03 6:41 PM, "Obi-Wan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> - Voodoo3 3Dfx >> >> That's worth $5-10 US. > > OS X does not support this card , but I hear that drivers are being > developed for it. I'll stick to

Overclocking (was: Need buying advice for G3)

On 1/16/03 6:41 PM, "Obi-Wan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> - Voodoo3 3Dfx > > That's worth $5-10 US. OS X does not support this card , but I hear that drivers are being developed for it. I'll stick to OS 9.2.2 for now. Anyway... How safe is it to fiddle with the jumpers and overclock the G3?

Re: Testing memory

On 1/16/03 6:24 PM, "Leon Sargent Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough: > Is there a program out there that can run under 9 that can test all > system memory? I thought powerlogix's or Newertech would have > something but I have not to find one. Dimm check, which was available from

Re: Need buying advice for G3 (final round)

On 1/16/03 6:30 PM, "Chris Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough: > Okay, I bought it... > > Now before any of you start flaming me, I must tell you what I got. I'm not going to flame you but > - $100 off the price That helps. > - Voodoo3 3Dfx That's worth $5-10 US. > -

Re: Need buying advice for G3 (final round)

Okay, I bought it... Now before any of you start flaming me, I must tell you what I got. - $100 off the price - Voodoo3 3Dfx - VGA adapter - 128 MB more RAM - 30 day warranty I said... "What the hell!" I don't think my wife saw the glint in my eye. That glint that says "upgrade. Upgrade, upgrad

Testing memory

Is there a program out there that can run under 9 that can test all system memory? I thought powerlogix's or Newertech would have something but I have not to find one. Anyone have any advice. lee -- G-List is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.

Missing G-List digests

We've had some long-term outages with the lemlist mail server, and I've missed a boatload of digests from the various lists. If anyone on the list can redirect (a feature some email programs have and others don't -- it's different from forwarding) copies of the following digests to me, I'd real

Re: Printing with Ethernet and AsanteTalk

Thanks for the tip, though that wasn't the problem. The problem was, I've now discovered, that although the H-P website states that Jaguar includes all necessary software for printing from the H-P LaserJet 4, 5, and 6 series, at least on my Cube (I didn't install the software), that was not the

Re: Need buying advice for G3

On 1/16/03 4:58 PM, "Al Poulin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough: > Hello Chris: > > I'm late getting into this thread, being in digest mode. If you are focused > on a good OS X capability, and if you can possibly stretch your budget for a > refurbished iMac, you will be happier. Y

Re: Need buying advice for G3

Hello Chris: I'm late getting into this thread, being in digest mode. If you are focused on a good OS X capability, and if you can possibly stretch your budget for a refurbished iMac, you will be happier. Look at Small Dog Electronics, one of the sponsors of this list. They have a couple at $63

Re: Trouble making a bootable copy of a utility CD

On Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at 08:36 PM, Tom Baker wrote: > SUCCESS! I was finally able to burn a bootable CD using the method > below, > which is Bonnie's method by way of Tim, using both Disk Copy and > Toast. I > have to conclude that Toast 4.2.1 either isn't capable of creating a > disk

Re: Printing with Ethernet and AsanteTalk

On 1/16/03 4:30 AM, "Joel Tatelman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough: > I'd appreciate any guidance on getting a H-P LaserJet 5MP to print. > It's connected to an AsanteTalk Ethernet to Serial adapte which is in > turn connected to an Asante Ethernet hub. > > My internet connection w

Re: HELP...duplicated problem

More info... Mac OS 8.6 256MB ram 20G Maxtor (runs great in PM6500) Stock 266 G3/512L2 cache Belkin USB card w/ HP952 printer, Microtech Card reader, Handspring Cradle (Apple USB setup 1.4) VillageTronic MP850 video card - not using or setup yet. Problem has escalated...put it to sleep last nig

StarTech 2 port PC/MAC USB success report!!!

So, Hi all, I am new to the list, have not posted but have been following for the last week or so. I am also new to Mac. The University where i teach with Upward Bound, had to rid themselves of old standard for the network and so they (sorry Chris Chong) were giving away and even THROWING AWAY B

Re: Need buying advice for G3 (round 3)

Here's an update on my G3 shopping experience. I finally got in touch with the owner of the store. He's known me since day one of his business, and he has promised to to make me happy. BTW, I told him about g-list and even sent him a few of your responses. I think that helped. I'm gonna walk in wi

Re: Need buying advice for G3 (round 2)

I too understand your fears of ebay - but all my experiences have been good, with helpful people. I'm sure plenty of people on this list would be happy to help and advise if you saw a machine you were interested in. My G3 (now a second or third machine) is a Beige 300 with CD and 100Mb internal

Re: Need buying advice for G3 (round 2)

I understand your concerns with eBay. Most of the people I have dealt with, however, have been most helpful. I have purchased a 7300/200, a PowerComputing 604/132 PowerWave, a G3/300, numerous upgrades including my xlr8 MACHSpeed G3/300 card and a couple of monitors and have not had a proble

Re: OWC Firewire burner

On Thursday, January 16, 2003, at 06:05 PM, Jim Raper wrote: > One of our listers recommended an OWC Mercury Pro48x12x48 External > Oxford 911 Firewire CD-RW burner. For what I want it to do, it sounds > about right. We have two of them and have no complaints. Functioned as advertised right out

Re: Date and time problem on G3

on 1/15/03 22:10, Obi-Wan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > If you can pull a PCI card you can pull the I/O card. IT's the exact same > procedure. It's very simple. Just yank it out and slam it back in. It'll > be fine. It is simple but it fits in the slot a little bit different. Pull straight up

Re: OWC Firewire burner

On Thursday, January 16, 2003, at 09:05 PM, Jim Raper wrote: > Anything special to look out for? Yes Make sure its compatible with Apple Disc Burning (iTunes and Disc Copy) > Albert B&W Yosemite V1 // XLR8 G4 500/ 1MB ZIF // 1024MB RAM PCI Radeon 7000 driving two Monitors (VGA +Apple Multi

OWC Firewire burner

Hello, all, One of our listers recommended an OWC Mercury Pro48x12x48 External Oxford 911 Firewire CD-RW burner. For what I want it to do, it sounds about right. I have a Power PC G4(AGP graphics) 400 MHz with gobs of RAM. Has anyone had any experience with this device? Anything special to look

Re: Need buying advice for G3

Found a G3 unit on eBay for $150 US. G3/233. Have seen better for less than $300 US. If a man does his best, what else is there? --Patton -Original Message- From: Kevin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 9:53 PM To: G-List Subject:Re: Need bu

Re: Need buying advice for G3

Hard Drive size is fine. I have OS X 10.2.3 on a Beige G3/300 with the same drive and have had no problems. Jim Sanderson If a man does his best, what else is there? --Patton -Original Message- From: Bonnie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 9:46 PM To:

Re: Blue G3

On Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at 11:44 AM, James S Jones wrote: > The PCI bus and the IDE bus are not the same thing. ATA is not measured > in MHz, however, so it should read ATA-33 and ATA-16. > > Correct on my mistake in confusing the PCI Bus with the IDE buses OK on the ATA-33 .But what i

Re: Need buying advice for G3 (round 2)

> > Chris Chong wrote: >>> >>> Hi there. I'm new to the list. I've got a G4 TiPowerbook for work, but I >>> also need a Mac for home. My wife will be using it most of the time for >>> school. I saw one at the local Mac dealer. >>> >>> Please tell me if what I'm looking at is worth the price. I

Re: Need buying advice for G3

Price seems a little high. Also, from my experience, the Zip & HD will probably need to be replaced soon. Mark > > From: Chris Chong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2003/01/15 Wed PM 10:22:17 EST > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (G-List) > Subject: Need buying advice for G3 > > Hi there. I'm new to the lis

Printing with Ethernet and AsanteTalk

I'd appreciate any guidance on getting a H-P LaserJet 5MP to print. It's connected to an AsanteTalk Ethernet to Serial adapte which is in turn connected to an Asante Ethernet hub. My internet connection works fine in this configuration, but when I try to print, and have to choose a printer, the

Re: Drive 10 & OS 9 (and Print Problems)

On Wed, 15 Jan 2003 7:10:33 -0500 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Have you folks had good luck with Drive 10 on OS 9 drives? > I am asking because I have a computer with 10.2.3 on 1 > drive & 9.1 on another. > I'm currently running 10.2.1 and 9.2.2 on the same drive, automatically switching back an

HELP...duplicated problem

I had trouble with a new USED Beige G3 266/Rev II. Initially after the computer was on for a few hours it put itself to sleep never to wake again. I assumed something wrong with the PS. Now with a new PS, it worked great for a couple of days with only 1 or 2 mysterious crashes. This is with a

Re: Date and time problem on G3

Re; I think the greatest difference is in that these machines used commercialy in an average printing and graphics environment,is so very different from that of a student or homeowner.just my observation,because i myself treat the two differently > >> "Ideally,' who came up with that idea, that y