OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Caleb Cupples
I know this is probably a stupid question, but is there any way that a DOS-format floppy can be read by a Mac or a Mac floppy read by a Windows machine. I have a lot of files I need to transfer from my Win XP machine to my OS8 machine, but I need to know if floppies will work or if I need to

OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Caleb Cupples
I forgot to mention that I'm running a PowerBook 190, if that makes any difference. Caleb _ One of the deep mysteries to me is our logo, the symbol of lust and knowledge, bitten into, all crossed with the

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Fluxstringer
I know this is probably a stupid question, but is there any way that a DOS-format floppy can be read by a Mac or a Mac floppy read by a Windows machine. I have a lot of files I need to transfer from my Win XP machine to my OS8 machine, but I need to know if floppies will work or if I need to

Re: VST Chargers for 190/5300/3400/1400 Wallstreet?

2005-04-03 Thread Kenneth Vann
Hello. Here are some links for the VST Battery Charger manuals. in US http://sdkbase.smartdisk.com/display/2n/index.asp?tab=browser=0.5497967 In UK http://www.smartdisk.co.uk/Manuals.asp The UK Site is more friendly (less graphics and frames). Hope this helps. Ken Vann

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Brian Mahoney
Fluxstringer wrote: I know this is probably a stupid question, but is there any way that a DOS-format floppy can be read by a Mac or a Mac floppy read by a Windows machine. I have a lot of files I need to transfer from my Win XP machine to my OS8 machine, but I need to know if floppies will

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Lorance Stinson
On Apr 3, 2005 6:42 AM, Caleb Cupples [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know this is probably a stupid question, but is there any way that a DOS-format floppy can be read by a Mac or a Mac floppy read by a Windows machine. I have a lot of files I need to transfer from my Win XP machine to my OS8

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Fluxstringer
Tell us what kind of machine you are running OS 8 on. Also what kind of files you are referring to. Dos code ? What OS is on the PC? You should have no problem transferring .jpeg, .pdf, .word etc if you have programs on both end to read them. Acrobat Reader is free. . You probably have

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Caleb Cupples
Fluxstringer wrote: Tell us what kind of machine you are running OS 8 on. Also what kind of files you are referring to. Dos code ? What OS is on the PC? You should have no problem transferring .jpeg, .pdf, .word etc if you have programs on both end to read them. Acrobat Reader is free. . You

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Fluxstringer
Fluxstringer wrote: Tell us what kind of machine you are running OS 8 on. Also what kind of files you are referring to. Dos code ? What OS is on the PC? You should have no problem transferring .jpeg, .pdf, .word etc if you have programs on both end to read them. Acrobat Reader is free. . You

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Caleb Cupples
Fluxstringer wrote: Fluxstringer wrote: Tell us what kind of machine you are running OS 8 on. Also what kind of files you are referring to. Dos code ? What OS is on the PC? You should have no problem transferring .jpeg, .pdf, .word etc if you have programs on both end to read them. Acrobat

Re: OS8 and DOS floppies

2005-04-03 Thread Andrew Kershaw
I'm running a PowerBook 190. The files are mainly .txt and .doc files. I'm running Windows XP Home on the PC end. What I'm trying to do is move my writing projects off my PC onto my PowerBook so I can carry them around with me. Word on both would help. Or send it as email in plain text to

SCSI Hard drive question

2005-04-03 Thread Jared Noska
Hi Would 2.5 SCSI IBM branded laptop drives work in Duos and 5xx series? Thanks -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

2005-04-03 Thread Tom and Lisa P
Hi Would 2.5 SCSI IBM branded laptop drives work in Duos and 5xx series? Thanks They should. Mad Dog -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook!

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

2005-04-03 Thread Malcolm Cornelius
Hi Would 2.5 SCSI IBM branded laptop drives work in Duos and 5xx series? They should. When did they stop needing Apple ROMs ? A particular OS version ? -- Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

2005-04-03 Thread ACFX44501
Hi Would 2.5 SCSI IBM branded laptop drives work in Duos and 5xx series? Yes, but you would require Hard Disk Speedtools(R), if not an Apple ROMed version. IBM made 500 MB, 750 MB and 1000 MB versions (and some smaller versions as well), although the 1000 MB units are exceptionally scarce.

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

2005-04-03 Thread Jared Noska
Do you know where you would find this Hard disk Speedtools program? How would I use it. if it helps, the drives I have are around 270 meg. Thanks - Jared On Apr 3, 2005, at 4:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Would 2.5 SCSI IBM branded laptop drives work in Duos and 5xx series? Yes, but you

Disc Image?

2005-04-03 Thread Dave Foshee
Howdy all! I have a game that I think will run quicker if I copy the CD to the desktop. I know in OS 9 you could do that. How do I do it in OS X? I just got my Powerbook and have not learned enough yet about the OS to know. Thoughts? Dave -- PowerBooks is sponsored by

PB1400c won't start

2005-04-03 Thread Christopher Gleeson
Greetings, listers. I have a PB1400c. It was working fine, when a low battery warning message appeared. At this point, it was plugged in, and running on AC. A few minutes later, the unit just shut down. I have tried restarting, even while using the reset button on the back. When I press

PCMCIA card for USB ports

2005-04-03 Thread bill f
Hi Mac Experts, I would like to buy a PCMCIA card to get USB ports on my 3400c. Do you know if I normally need drivers to make it work with my Powerbook? Do I need to make sure the manufacturer supplies Mac drivers? I know the other thing to be concerned about is if the card will physically fit

Re: PCMCIA card for USB ports

2005-04-03 Thread Jared Noska
I'm not an expert but I believe Apple has a USB Card driver. Don't know much else besides that. On Apr 3, 2005, at 9:31 PM, bill f wrote: Hi Mac Experts, I would like to buy a PCMCIA card to get USB ports on my 3400c. Do you know if I normally need drivers to make it work with my Powerbook? Do

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

2005-04-03 Thread Jeff Hubatka
On Apr 3, 2005, at 12:32 PM, PowerBooks wrote: Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 15:16:34 -0500 Subject: SCSI Hard drive question From: Jared Noska [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Would 2.5 SCSI IBM branded laptop drives work in Duos and 5xx series? Thanks The drive that was in my 520c (now my nephew's) is IBM. --- JSH

Re: SCSI Hard drive question

2005-04-03 Thread Jared Noska
Some one said something about needing to Apple ROM it. But other than that I think it should work. On Apr 3, 2005, at 9:34 PM, Jeff Hubatka wrote: The drive that was in my 520c (now my nephew's) is IBM. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: Disc Image?

2005-04-03 Thread Dana Collins
Hello Dave, Look in the Utilities folder that is in the Applications folder of the root HD (or boot HD). There you'll find a utility called Disk Copy. Its use is pretty much the same as before, only the file type of the image will be a .dmg instead of the former .smi If you choose read only or

Re: VST Chargers for 190/5300/3400/1400 Wallstreet?

2005-04-03 Thread Dan K
Kenneth Vann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are some links for the VST Battery Charger manuals. in US http://sdkbase.smartdisk.com/display/2n/index.asp?tab=browser=0.5497967 In UK http://www.smartdisk.co.uk/Manuals.asp The UK Site is more friendly (less graphics and frames). Thanks Ken, glad to

Re: Disc Image?

2005-04-03 Thread Dave Foshee
Thanks Dana! I tried that and it still said that Disk 1 was not in drive. Any other way I can fool it? I tried both read only and master cd/dvd. TIA, Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote me on 4.3.05 10:51 PM. Dana Collins loves Macs! Hello Dave, Look in the Utilities folder that is in the