Gestalt Setting

2004-02-11 Thread Jim Lucas
I wrote in some time ago that I wanted to install 8.6 on my PowerBook 1400, but the installer would not let me. I go the advice to get I wish I wereŠ, and I did. But the list of choice does not include the iMac. How can I manually set the Gestalt of the PB to 406? -- -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Virtual PC on a 1400

2004-02-11 Thread Jim Lucas
I want to put Virtual PC on my PB 1400, but the installer says that itneeds 64 megs of RAM. I have a flash card I am using for virtual memory. Is there a way to install Virtual PC anyways? If I hook the PB up as a SCSI disk to my desktop that has more than enough RAM, and install to the PB,

Sprint Web Access with a PB1400

2004-02-11 Thread Bill Wilson
For several years I've successfully used a Sprint Wireless Web Connection Card Kit to use my Sprint (Samsung) phone as a wireless modem for my PB1400, thanks to some helpful folks on this list. Problem is, I've now moved to a new plan (still Sprint) and I'm getting a new phone. All indications

Re: Sprint Web Access with a PB1400

2004-02-11 Thread Clark Martin
At 1:56 PM -0500 2/11/04, Bill Wilson wrote: For several years I've successfully used a Sprint Wireless Web Connection Card Kit to use my Sprint (Samsung) phone as a wireless modem for my PB1400, thanks to some helpful folks on this list. Problem is, I've now moved to a new plan (still Sprint)

WTD PB 1400 display housing, CD door

2004-02-11 Thread Andrew Main
My venerable PB 1400's screen hinge just broke, so I'm looking for a replacement display housing (the back part, #922-2535). I also need a door plate for a PB 1400 6X/8X CD drive. If you have either, or a good idea where to get them, please let me know. Thanks, Andrew Main -- PowerBooks is

Re: VST battery charger

2004-02-11 Thread chouston
on 11/02/2004 21:32, PowerBooks at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Andrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VST 3400 Charger with Kanga Batteries? Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 18:13:20 -0500 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Will the VST SCH3400 Battery Charger work without problems with the Original G3,

G3 series 233/12in dead...how to resuscitate?

2004-02-11 Thread Jack Countryman
I've had a bottom of the line G3 series Wallstreet given to me. I helped get it to boot some time back and pulled data off of it...so I know it had a dead pram battery then. I eventually got it to boot by leaving it plugged in...but this time its set over night and still nothing. Ideas on ways

Re: Virtual PC on a 1400

2004-02-11 Thread Brian
On Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at 11:29 AM, Jim Lucas wrote: I want to put Virtual PC on my PB 1400, but the installer says that itneeds 64 megs of RAM. I have a flash card I am using for virtual memory. Is there a way to install Virtual PC anyways? If I hook the PB up as a SCSI disk to my

Re: Civilization Call to power

2004-02-11 Thread Darkwolf45
In a message dated 2/10/04 2:33:36, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Brian I can't help you, I'm afriad. I've only used the game on my G3 upgraded 9600 and it was pretty slow on that. Looking at the system requirements, it looks like it should run on your machine. Sorry not to be more help.

Re: Virtual PC on a 1400

2004-02-11 Thread William Barnett-Lewis
From: Jim Lucas [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want to put Virtual PC on my PB 1400, but the installer says that itneeds 64 megs of RAM. I have a flash card I am using for virtual memory. Is there a way to install Virtual PC anyways? If I hook the PB up as a SCSI disk to my desktop that has more than

Re: Civilization Call to power

2004-02-11 Thread William Wiseman
Brian, I don't remember which game has what requirements, but I have Civ II Gold running on my PB1400 (133mhz/OS8.6) with no problems. I recall that we had a problem with screen resolution with my wife's 233 iMac back when we first bought the game and had to install a patch. You might check

1400cs won't boot after 166 processor upgrade

2004-02-11 Thread Ed Gibson
I removed the battery, pulled all cords going to the 1400cs after shutting it off. I got as far as pulling out the keyboard and the power light came on very dimly. It would not go out even after pressing the power switch in the back. I pulled the memory chip loose, removed it and then took out

Re: Civilization Call to power

2004-02-11 Thread Darkwolf45
In a message dated 2/11/04 20:24:14, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might check for online for patches. JeffW. That's a good idea, but where would I find patches for such an old game? I suppose I can check macsoft's site, but I wonder what the odds are of what i need being there, Brian

Re: Virtual PC on a 1400

2004-02-11 Thread Brian
On Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at 09:19 PM, William Barnett-Lewis wrote: Couple of things - which version are you trying to use? And how much physical RAM do you have on the 1400? VPC is a very resource hungry application. It really needs a minimum of 64mb of real ram and it really needs a

Re: 1400cs won't boot after 166 processor upgrade

2004-02-11 Thread Tom and Lisa P
I removed the battery, pulled all cords going to the 1400cs after shutting it off. I got as far as pulling out the keyboard and the power light came on very dimly. It would not go out even after pressing the power switch in the back. I pulled the memory chip loose, removed it and then took out

Re: 1400cs won't boot after 166 processor upgrade

2004-02-11 Thread Ed Gibson
Sorry, I meant a 133, not a 166. I only wish it was a 166 but it still dosent work. I put the 117 back in and it works fine. I take it it still is the ROM chips? where are these located? Thanks, Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I removed the battery, pulled all cords going to the 1400cs after

Re: 1400cs won't boot after 166 processor upgrade

2004-02-11 Thread Tom and Lisa P
Sorry, I meant a 133, not a 166. I only wish it was a 166 but it still dosent work. I put the 117 back in and it works fine. I take it it still is the ROM chips? where are these located? Thanks, Ed 133 and 117 MHz should be interchangable in every machine. Are you sure the 133 works ? Mad

Re: Civilization Call to power

2004-02-11 Thread William Wiseman
In a message dated 2/11/04 20:24:14, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might check for online for patches. JeffW. That's a good idea, but where would I find patches for such an old game? I suppose I can check macsoft's site, but I wonder what the odds are of what i need being there, Brian

Re: 1400cs won't boot after 166 processor upgrade

2004-02-11 Thread Shaun Howell
on 2/11/04 8:24 PM, Ed Gibson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I removed the battery, pulled all cords going to the 1400cs after shutting it off. I got as far as pulling out the keyboard and the power light came on very dimly. It would not go out even after pressing the power switch in the back. I

Re: Civilization Call to power

2004-02-11 Thread Darkwolf45
thanks jeff, I tried that patch, and it was a no go, didn't really change anything. I'm afraid I'm at a loss as to how to attack this problem. Just the same, I really appreciate the help I have recieved thus far, thanks. Brian -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and...