Re: Can't create a boot disk for Powerbook 145B, using 7.1

2002-11-13 Thread Joost van de Griek
On 2002-11-13 01:16, "Steve" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A week ago I asked this forum for help in creating a boot disk for my > powerbook, but all the files and help sent didn't help me. I put the files on > a floppy, but the drive just ejects it. Maybe if I send someone a disk, > someone can cr

USB & PB3400

2002-11-13 Thread Cliff Rediger
Cliff Rediger writes: I've considently ignored these threads on the PB list, but now I'm considering an HP fax/copier/scanner combo machine that is USB connective. Can I do a PCMICA USB connection or something with the PB3400? As always, thanks for your help. Cheers, Cliff -- PowerBooks is spo

Re: USB & PB3400

2002-11-13 Thread Andrew Kershaw
> Can I do a PCMICA USB connection or something with the PB3400? Yes. Search the archives for more. This topic has been run into the ground. Seriously, someone should make a FAQ for this list... Peace Drew -- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "Anyone can fly, all you hav

Bootable Compact Flash

2002-11-13 Thread Dan Knight
I'm just catching up on this month's digests and came across this fascinating thread about creating a bootable Compact Flash disk. I'm adapting the information for a Mac Daniel article to appear on Low End Mac on Tuesday. Which models have been able to boot successfully from such a setup? I see

Re: Powerbook 1400 AC adapter fix

2002-11-13 Thread Clae
>Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 08:28:32 -0800 (PST) >From: Greg M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Powerbook 1400 AC adapter fix > >I beleive the plug is the same as is used for the duo. I did some >measuring of that plug on a duo (which is in fact identical to the one >on the 3400) and here is what I le

Re: Bootable Compact Flash

2002-11-13 Thread Scott Holder
At 04:24 PM 11/13/2002 -0500, you wrote: > >Which models have been able to boot successfully from such a setup? I see >the 1400, 3400, and 5300 mentioned. What about the Blackbirds (5x0 >series), 190s, G3s, and TiBooks? I'd like to be able to provide a >comprehensive list with the article -- thanks

Re: Bootable Compact Flash

2002-11-13 Thread Bruce Johnson
Dan Knight wrote: > I'm just catching up on this month's digests and came across this > fascinating thread about creating a bootable Compact Flash disk. I'm > adapting the information for a Mac Daniel article to appear on Low End > Mac on Tuesday. > > Which models have been able to boot success

Re: Bootable Compact Flash

2002-11-13 Thread Harbourmaster
>I'm just catching up on this month's digests and came across this >fascinating thread about creating a bootable Compact Flash disk. I'm >adapting the information for a Mac Daniel article to appear on Low End >Mac on Tuesday. > >Which models have been able to boot successfully from such a setup? I

Re: Bootable Compact Flash

2002-11-13 Thread Bruce Johnson
Harbourmaster wrote: > I've done it with my Kanga and with my PDQ, > no luck so far with my 5xx books. How far do you get with the 5xx ones? -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- PowerB

Top vs. Bottom Posting

2002-11-13 Thread Dan Knight
One of my pet peeves -- and something a lot of you have probably received a note about -- is people who quote the entire original message right down through the footer. The header. The ads. Everything. I go through each digest, scrolling past screen after screen of quoted material. It's too muc

November notes from Mom

2002-11-13 Thread Dan Knight
This is the first of two emails I'm sending to all of the lists this evening. This one covers a bunch of little topics; the second will address top vs. bottom posting. --> Annoying Messages From the List Server We are aware of the annoying messages. We have made Maclaunch aware of the problem

Emmpathy

2002-11-13 Thread André Rüegg
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of Emmpathy to recondition the batteries in a 5xx Powerbook? Thanks, Andre -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at

Re: [swap] not getting messages

2002-11-13 Thread Dan Knight
Aaron writes: >For over 24 hours now I haven't gotten any messages from the swap list. The >last one that I received was at 2:26 pm (pacific) on Sunday, a post by >Chuck. > >I was able to post 3 or 4 listings this morning, and have received buyers >from those postings. I have also talked with 2

Who are the list nannies?

2002-11-13 Thread Andrew Kershaw
The subject says it all... Peace, Drew -- <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook!

how do i install MacOS8 on PB520c

2002-11-13 Thread Ry
Hello How do I install a copy of MacOS8 on a powerbook 520c model? I don't have a CD-ROM but I can connect it to my brother's mac which has a CD-ROM by LocalTalk cable. regards, Ryan -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog

ClassicStumbler updated, and a request for feedback

2002-11-13 Thread Andrew Kershaw
Hmmm, I don't know how many of you actually have AirPort software running on your macs, but maybe some of you will find this interesting. I've been programming some companion software to go along with AirPort over the past week. The first updated version (fixed bugs, glitches and added a few f

Re: how do i install MacOS8 on PB520c

2002-11-13 Thread b e n w e l l s | headwerkx
> How do I install a copy of MacOS8 on a powerbook 520c model? > > I don't have a CD-ROM but I can connect it to my brother's mac which has a > CD-ROM by LocalTalk cable. You can do it via localtalk but boy is it slooow. Took about 1.5 hrs to do a System 7.5 install over LocalTalk once. Con

Re: how do i install MacOS8 on PB520c

2002-11-13 Thread Scott Holder
At 12:57 PM 11/14/2002 +1100, you wrote: >Hello > >How do I install a copy of MacOS8 on a powerbook 520c model? >I don't have a CD-ROM but I can connect it to my brother's mac which has a >CD-ROM by LocalTalk cable. > >regards, > >Ryan You could mount the CD over localtalk and install that way...

Re: [swap] not getting messages

2002-11-13 Thread Andrew Kershaw
> Well this is interesting. I just checked the subscriber > list for the swap list -- mac.com email addresses only. > > Almost every single subscription in feed mode reports > 17 bounces. Nearly every subscription in digest mode > says 6 bounces. > > Coincidence? I think not. > > I am also posting

Re: [swap] not getting messages

2002-11-13 Thread martin
>Well, that explains why I haven't gotten recent digests from >PCI-Macs, PowerBooks, or PowerComputing... Another thing to note - I >can't subscribe to new lists. I have the same problem. I subscribed to the Vintage Macs, Compact Macs, and Mac-Canada lists on the weekend, duly replied to the

Re: Bootable Compact Flash

2002-11-13 Thread Robert Eye
> -Original Message- > Subject: Bootable Compact Flash > Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:24:00 -0500 > From: Dan Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I'm just catching up on this month's digests and > came across this fascinating thread about > creating a bootable Compact Flash disk. I'm > adapting th

Upgrade Lucent/Orinoco Silver to Gold with Airport firmwareupdater!

2002-11-13 Thread Russell - Unknown1 - Idaho USA
Found this site from an ebay auction: http://www.paris-sansfil.net/index.php/UpgradeSilverToGoldEn Now I just have to find the site that shows which brands use which radio chipsets to see which OTHER cards this may work on. Best Buy and CompUSA have some pretty good deals on LinkSys and Net Gear