Re: Moving to Google Groups

Drew wrote: I noticed as I was signing up that " Creating a Google Account activates Personalized Search, which finds the search results most relevant to you based on your search history and more. " That's pretty disturbing to me. I know I can turn it off, but somehow I doubt that checkbox

Re: 3400c Power Issues

Ian wrote: I've put in a few requests to different places (including LEMswap) for the PRAM battery cable...they're hard to find, so I don't think I'll be able to get my hands on one soon... :-( You might do better looking for a new PRAM battery, I believe they come with the cable you are t

Update re: the LEM service manual policy

I have heard back from Dan Knight on this, and it turns out I was wrong to think it was OK to post URLs of publicly available manuals. So for anyone who is wondering, the policy is: No one should post to the list the URL of any Mac manuals from anywhere, even manuals that are publicly availabl

Re: nanny note Re: Service manual

In case not everyone here knows: Posting of any URLs of Apple service manuals is strictly forbidden on all LEM lists -- don't do it!! Because posting and distrubuting copyrighted works without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. Apple vigilantly pursues such violations. Laws

nanny note Re: Service manual

Terry wrote: Hi listers, Could someone help show me where to download a service manual and user's manual for the powerbook 3500c aka Kanga. Thanks in advance. In case not everyone here knows: Posting of any URLs of Apple service manuals is strictly forbidden on all LEM lists -- don't do it!!

Re: OT- What non-Macs do you own?: This thread is CLOSED

Caleb wrote: >I noticed it getting quiet and I was just curious to know what non-Macs >all >you have. Please list OS and processor type. No, please don't. This is irrelevant content. Please -- if you have nothing to say about Macs, there is no need to take up list time and space with this kin

Re: Little OT

My daughter wants a "girly" colored computer. I was checking out Imacs on Ebay. 333 MHZ is plenty fast for her needs. So anything I should know about before buying one?(Desktop-road apple?) Thanks, David (: --- CPU speed is not the only thing to consider when buying an iMac. The tr

Re: Dark pismo

From: "Wanda K." I have got hold of a pismo that does nothing. not any thing. good power supply, push the button. nothing. where do I start. If you (or anyone else) recently opened the Pismo to add RAM or a hard drive, you might want to check whether the processor card is properly seated. And

Re: PCMCIA card for USB ports

Subject: PCMCIA card for USB ports 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

listnanny note: Re: How to get Service Manual for 3400?

Please, everyone, remember that due to copyright laws, we are not allowed to ask for or provide information on locations of Apple service manuals on any of the LEM lists. It's don't ask, don't tell, in any conversation on this list. Anyone who does either one may be temporarily banned. Sorry to hav

Swap List Subscription Question (was Re: Powerbook 1400c/133 Wireless?)

>>I think the intent of the message is that if the person who's >>looking for the new hardware isn't already on the swap list, there's >>no point at the present to head people over there, since they can't >>join. :) >>> >>On Sat, 26 Feb 2005, Fluxstringer wrote: The following is a quot

Nanny note Re: Kanga and Wallstreet OT?

e, the older the powerbook, the less likely I am to object to a discussion of it here. It's when people post stuff about Pismos and up that may have little or no application to the official topic here that I speak up after a bit and say: there's another list for those. Beverly Woods (your f

Re: 3400, browser, JS and no PayPal - confused!

> From: Brian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On Sunday, October 10, 2004, at 03:59 PM, VidaVerde wrote: >> >> Brian said he just completed a PayPal transaction using "9.1/ IE 5.1. >> 1400/G3. CCarbonlib etc."I think he's the **only** person so far >> who can do this. This could be really important

Re: 3400, browser, JS and no PayPal - confused!

n try to load an eBay page in it, at least for myself and several of my customers.) I will be interested to hear what happens if people call Paypal. Please feel free to write me (offlist, please! as this is venturing into the OT) with your experiences, as I may write an LEM column about it. Be

Re: calendar creation program suggestions?

> Advice appreciated- > I need a calendar creation program that works with OS9. I bought The > Print Shop but it won't run on a 3400 but installs fine on an iMac. I > think the screen size is too small for the program to run. > Is there something that functions like Microsoft Publisher to create ca

Re: 3400c USB Card

> Ah, we need an FAQ . . . > > You don't need to ship it for an upgrade. Just buy a generic USB card > and file the little key-slot thing off it. Then it will fit in your > card-cage. I got mine new from ebay for about 20 sterling. > > Caveats: > 1) you'll need to use tomeviever or get the hacked

Listnanny note Re: Confirmation Request (2382735358)

to the list at large when possible. If you have subscription or technical questions, feel free to write me offlist. thanks, Beverly Woods Powerbooks listnanny [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalld

Re: Powerbook 3400C and Belkin USB Card - help!

>>Question: I have read many cardbus vs 16 bit arguments over the last few >>months and still am not totally sure if this card will or will not >>definately work for me. I would appreciate your thoughts. Craig W. wrote: > > Unless I hear differently... > > The card mentioned in your e-mail will

Listnanny note: which Powerbooks are on topic here

with this distinction in mind, I don't think the once-removed rule applies. Besides, the people who can answer your question are far more likely to see and answer it on the list where it is on topic. thanks, Beverly Woods Powerbooks listnanny -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lo

Re: iDVD & a Pismo?

ore properly posed to the G-Books list or the Mac DV list, since this list is for pre-G3 'books. Beverly Woods Powerbooks listnanny -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot D

Re: Changing Case In Appleworks -- Possible??

> I know it sounds rudimentary, but how does one change the > case of whole sentences or paragraphs in Appleworks? Spelltools (great freeware) works with AppleWorks as well as most other text apps, and has a feature that will do this to any selected text. Beverly -- Beverly Woods Low E

A note from your friendly listnanny re: removal from list, etc.

Unsubscribe Kit" reply definitely wins an award of some kind.) We now return you to hopefully civilized discourse. thanks, Beverly Woods Powerbooks listnanny [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://ww

Re: usb extensions on powerbook 3400

> > Hi, > I am trying to find out if my powerbook 3400 is cardbus compliant and > I have downloaded the usb overdrive extension 1.4 , but when I try to > install it says: > "can't install the usb card support 1.41 because it is not supported > on this Macintosh." > However, version 1.37 did load.

Re: 3400c ethernet port

> Is there an ethernet port on 3400? Thanks. AFAIK most 3400s have a port in back shared by internal modem and ethernet. I've heard of a few with no modem but haven't heard of any without ethernet; has anyone encountered one of those? Beverly http://www.beverlywoods.net -- PowerBooks is spon

Note from the nanny

Hi folks, Please be sure not to quote the footers, or more of the message history than is needed, when you post. Also, the preferred posting style for LEM lists is to quote the part of the message you are responding to, and follow that with your input below. Thanks! Beverly Woods

Re: Service Manuals? -No.

> Hello > > Am I allowed to ask for where I can locate Powerbook (500 series)service > manuals on this mailing list? Sorry, no one is allowed to post manual links here - (see list FAQ). Thanks, Beverly Woods listnanny -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> a

Re: 3400.

> What the best OS for the 3400 all I want is a general opinion. > 8.6 is good. Beverly -- Beverly Woods ~ musician ~ ~ web design & hosting services ~ http://www.beverlywoods.net -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Ele

Does a 3400 need a special ethernet driver??

lists. But first: IIRC, some older computers' AppleTalk does not recognize ethernet as an option unless there is a cable hooked up to a live connection on the other end. Is yours connected to anything? Beverly -- Beverly Woods ~ musician ~ ~ web design & hosting ~ http://www.beverlywoods.net

Re: 1400 Web Browser.

and for the most part seem to be faster and less cumbersome to sign into and use, are applelinks.com and gofairtrade.net. Beverly -- -- Beverly Woods Low End Mac column: http://www.lowendmac.com/woods/index.html http://www.beverlywoods.net -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.c

Re: How to make a slide show?

> victoria brandon wrote: > >> So -- is there another freeware or shareware program that would work? Or is >> there something I could do to the photo files to let QuickShow display them? >> Save in another format or change file attributes, for example? The older freeware version of UPresent (no

Re: 3400 and TV interference

Sorry, forgot to mention this: yes, he uses rabbit ears, and she says the TV is interfered with even when she is running from her battery. Pardon my ignorance here: is RF radio frequency? Anyway it does seem like that would explain it. Beverly > You don't mention if his TV is getting its signal

3400 and TV interference

Hi folks, My daughter reports that when she is at her dad's with her 3400, running it, even in the next room, interferes with his TV reception. Does anyone know any reason for this, or a fix? TIA, Beverly -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronics

No service manual links please

To quote the lists's homepage: "Never post a link for Apple Service Manuals..." Thanks. Beverly (your listnanny) -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start

Re: usb cardbus compatibility II

> will a pcmcia card usb work on the 3400 Some people are using them; YMMV. For more info on this, see: http://www.wwc.edu/~frohro/Cardbus/Cardbus.html Beverly -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com |

Re: PB5300 service manual: Listnanny reminder

In case anyone has forgotten, posting of service manual URLs is not allowed on LEM lists. > Where does one go about getting service manuals? Thanks, Beverly Woods Powerbooks ListNanny -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronic

Re: making 3400 cardbus compliant (was: powerbook 3400c/200 on heat!)

I'm not sure of this applies to the exact card in question, but if you haven't seen it you might want to look at: "The Powerbook 3400c is Cardbus Compliant!" http://www.wwc.edu/~frohro/Cardbus/Cardbus.html Beverly Woods > > --- THE ROCK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

Re: 3400 Questions

First, are you completely certain that it doesn't have one already? Most 3400s do. The port is in the back. Mine showed up without the right software to find or use the modem, but once I got the software right the modem works beautifully. Beverly -- Beverly Woods Visit my Low End Mac c

Re: Apple Tech Manual CD

Hi folks, To quote our esteemed ListMom here: "Please do not post the URLs for Apple service manuals." > or you can go to and > connect to what you need, > Also, please make sure any offerings you make to the list of copyrighted material are in compliance with copyright la

Re: Help! (3400c bad hard drive format)

Two thoughts on this: one, maybe you can find a CD rom drive for your 3400 (that fits where the floppy is now.) Two, most 3400s have built in ethernet, which is not that hard to set up for networking, and pretty fast; all you would need is a crossover cable. My daughter and I do this to network he

Re: USB on a PB1400?

> First of all, most Mac laptops will never support USB. ??? Perhaps you mean those laptops before the 3400 series? Everything from the 3400 up can easily take a USB card AFAIK, if USB is not already built in. Beverly > However, there is > light at the end of your tunnel: get your hands on a M

Re: How to make your powerbook cardbus compliant...

This may not be relevant to whatever you're trying to do, but in case anyone's interested,the 'not fitting' may be only a very minor problem, at least it was in my experience. I put a Belkin USB card in my daughter's 3400/200. 30 seconds on an edge of the card with some fine sandpaper was the on

Re: How to make your powerbook cardbus compliant...

It's much easier on a 3400. See: http://www.wwc.edu/~frohro/Cardbus/Cardbus.html Beverly -- Beverly Woods Visit my Low End Mac column: http://www.lowendmac.net/woods/index.html music website: http://www.sethausten.com/ > > Hi folks: > After many google searches, finally foun

Re: software piracy

eleased to the public as much as any legacy Mac user. But until it is released into the public domain, I also have a responsibility to try to make sure that the content of the Powerbooks list is legal, and the offer in question was not. Beverly Woods Powerbooks Listnanny > Beverly, > > It

software piracy

FYI, "Mafia Duck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> a.k.a. Rony Wiesel, has been banned from this list for software piracy. Please ignore his post of yesterday. Beverly Woods Powerbooks Listnanny -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small D

Re: pb car adapter: inverter question

t 1 >>day for 5 hours i had it plugged into the inverter with no ill effect... > > That's more than sufficient, as even the G3's only need 45 watts. > Paul -- Beverly Woods Visit my Low End Mac column: http://www.lowendmac.net/woods/index.html music website: ht

Re: pcmcia to usb for 3400?

, and sometimes a little sanding, IIRC. Beverly Woods > Any thoughts on putting a usb card on a 3400? I > recently received info that some of them work, and > others do not. This person thought it needed a CardBus > enabled port, and that I could have the 3400 modified. > Well, that&

Re: Filesharing question

partitions or folders. Beverly -- Beverly Woods Low End Mac column: http://www.lowendmac.net/woods/index.html music website: http://www.sethausten.com/ >>I have an old Performa 6214 serving as, well, a server, running Quid Pro >>Quo (for which it's doing yeoman duty) and as a

plugin crunched on powerbook 3400 AC adapter

Hi folks, Looks like someone stepped on the powerbook plug end of the AC adapter for my daughter's 3400c, enough that something is apparently broken in that end. I am wondering if it might be possible to repair it, since the least expensive new ones I see are $50+, and as far as I know the unit

Help with OT/PPP !

(Forwarding by Maria's request...) --- MMB Brandl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >From pop_server."marmar"@mail.vicnet.net.au Thu Mar 21 13:45:06 2002 Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 13:44:15 -0800 (PST) From: MMB Brandl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Help with OT/PPP ! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Power CD adapter

Well, what Janice says in one of the original messages (2nd below) indicates a DC output, not AC. So polarity remains a major issue, along with voltage. Beverly > Your question is only pertinent to DC output adapters, not the AC > output type to which the previous question referred. > Paul >>

Re: PowerCD adapter

Unless I'm completely misunderstanding something, what Jim says here isn't right, and Janice is right to be concerned about polarity. Reversing polarity is a good way to fry things, last I heard, and not all devices use the same polarity. Best to be certain you've got it right before you plug anyt

Re: Which PB? 1400 or 3400?

In case anyone else is contemplating this question, my very petite 10-year-old scoffs at the idea that her 3400c/200 is not worth its weight. I wrote a column on my selection process which you can find at: http://www.lowendmac.net/woods/010510.html We have the dongle, but it appears you don't n

USB stuck in 3400 slot

Hi powerbookers, Encouraged by the info presented here earlier this year on putting USB into 3400s, I got a Belkin USB card & have attempted to add it to my daughter's 3400. I did get the hacked software installed and the card in, and got it to recognize the card, but then have had great diffi

Re: Need 3400 tech manual

Re my search for the 3400 tech manual, Information discovered, available at Apple website (didn't need service manual for RAM upgrade after all.) Thanks to helpful list members. Beverly -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldo

Need 3400 tech manual

Hi folks, I want to add RAM to my daughter's 3400 and would like to download the tech manual. Unfortunately when I try the links at http://www.accesscom.com/~gamba/manuals.html neither download site appears to work for that manual at this time. (I have successfully downloaded other manuals from

Re: PowerBook 5300c vs. 1400c

Heather, Yes, I was going to say that I considered both those others before choosing a 3400. The speed, display, & RAM capacity, as I recall, made up my mind for me. The 3400 is a great powerbook, if you can locate one in your price range, which you may well be able to do with PB prices coming d

Re: Type of Powerbooks

3400c Pismo 400 >> Eric wrote: So, I'm asking: What kind of PowerBook(s) do you have? Beverly -- "Acoustic Mac" column at Low End Mac: http://www.lowendmac.net/woods/index.html -- PowerBooks is sponsored by and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | R