So long and thanks for all the fish.

2001-10-17 Thread MacinNW
Listers, Thank you for all you help in the past. I'm going to be unsubscribing as my PB 5300 is pretty much in retirement since I got my Pismo. Don't worry I will keep the batteries charged. If I can ever be a help, feel free to email me. I will also be on the G-Book list and playing with OS

Re: 1400 help...

2001-10-15 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/15/01 09:46:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Everyone, I'm enjoying discovering the world of Macs as I get to grips with my PB1400c/166. I'm going to be using it for web design, picture editing etc. I have a few naive questions: I'm running OS8.0, I assume the

Apologies, WAS Re: 1400 help...

2001-10-15 Thread MacinNW
This is a semi-automatic message from Dan, the listmom. Thanks for posting to the list. Please be careful not to quote *too much* of the original message My apologies, to all. I hit send, while deleting some of the quote, to send a reply off list. Just call me Crazy Fingers. Brent --

Re: no more emials...UNSUBSCRIBE ME FROM THIS SPAM CENTER

2001-10-15 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/15/01 08:02:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To unsubscribe, email: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Read the above line, open (write) new email, copy and paste part of above line from powerbooks to .com into send to section of new email. Click send now. Bye-bye! Taken

Re: Global Village card - another experience

2001-10-13 Thread MacinNW
This prolly does not relate to the issue that you two are having, but I just found this while going thru my s/w archives. Here is the ReadMe. If either of you think that you need it and can not find it on the GV site let me know and we'll figure out hout to get you a copy of the sit file.

Re: Global Village card - another experience

2001-10-12 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/12/01 10:08:18 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I, too, have had unusual difficulties in getting a Global Village combination modem/ethernet card to work. The main symptom was that I could never get it to appear in Appletalk as Alternate Ethernet. I tried all kinds of

Re: Global Village (3)

2001-10-10 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/9/01 12:44:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone on the list help me to get hold on a - well, ideally two - GV Pro 11/45 telephone/ethernet dongle(s)?? Thanks Christopher -- PowerBooks is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronics

Re: Global Village (3)

2001-10-10 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/9/01 12:44:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone on the list help me to get hold on a - well, ideally two - GV Pro 11/45 telephone/ethernet dongle(s)?? Sorry about the post with nothing added. I just got up and Crazy Finger Disease struck. Christopher, I

Re: Global village (3)

2001-10-09 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/8/01 12:29:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Howver, the problem is, I can't choose Alternative Ethernet. The PBs consider for some time and then come up with a message meaning that there is something wrong with the connection and that it switches back to modem-/printer

Re: PB G3 wallstreet memory question

2001-10-08 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/8/01 11:22:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Forgive me for being densebut I have just realized how LOW memory prices are. I have a PB G3 wallstreet with 128MB memory installed (64 upper/lower). When I look at the Apple Spec Database, it says the max RAM for this model

Re: Ethernet w GV PlatiniumPro?

2001-10-07 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/7/01 01:51:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have got myself a new old Global Village Platinum Pro modem cum ethernet card. It works fine as a modem and I have flash upgraded it to 33000. But I can't get it working as network. When I try to swich Apple Talk, both on my

Re: powerbook 5300 and # monitor colors

2001-10-04 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/4/01 06:21:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After having rebuilt a powerbook 190cs into a 5300 ce? (using parts from a real 5300 ce- 117mhz motherboard, 16 + 48 ram, powerboard, video board). I had thought the monitor control panel would now give me more options for

Re: 5300 Questions

2001-10-03 Thread MacinNW
Janice , I'll answer your questions one at a time. 1. Is the Powerbook supposed to start up when the power adaptor is plugged into it? Mine does. It should not. Even if it is only asleep, it should not start up when the ac adapter is plugged in. You should have to press the space bar or

Re: FAA

2001-10-03 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/2/01 10:15:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, the FAA is a part of the Federal government. In fact I use to work for them as an Air Traffic Controller until the Strike and Firing of 1982. But the people who work in airport security are hired by the different airlines

Re: system 9.1 on 5300?

2001-10-03 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 10/3/01 04:06:14 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I bought a 4 G hard drive and the former owner left on it a clean install of system 9.1, which booted fine on the 5300. I had it installed in a powerbook 5300ce (active matrix screen, 117mz, 64 mb ram). The 5300ce needs to log

Re: www.pure-mac.com

2001-09-28 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/28/01 11:07:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went there. They have a download which says it is a Sherlock plugin. I assume this is to put a direct link in to my Sherlock choices. I downloaded it. Now what do I do with it to get it in to Sherlock? Donna Pointer-- iMac,

Re: 5300 REA x3

2001-09-28 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/27/01 06:08:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I called Apple today to ask if I could send my (sort of) new-to-me 5300 through the REA again. Of course, it's already got the date stamp on the battery bay, so that means it's been through twice already. When I asked

Re: PB 5300 and Battery

2001-09-25 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/25/01 02:08:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here is a strange behavior of this PB. I bought a new battery (I believe), but when the battery is approaching to the end, the PB 5300 shows a message that you have a few minutes, but in less than a second appears other message

Re: PB 5300 and Battery

2001-09-25 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/25/01 02:08:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here is a strange behavior of this PB. I bought a new battery (I believe), but when the battery is approaching to the end, the PB 5300 shows a message that you have a few minutes, but in less than a second appears other

Re: Mac OS 10.1 IS HERE!

2001-09-25 Thread MacinNW
Whoa Michelle, the release is __after__ Friday at midnight! Per my conversation with the Computer Store/ PowerMax/ the MugStore, a 25-year Authorized Dealer, the Instant Up-to-Date version is the flat-pak, full 10.1 CD and 9.2.1 updater CD, _no_ Developer Tools CD. You need to bring

Re: PB 5300 and NiMH Battery

2001-09-25 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/25/01 09:34:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On the subject of PB 5300 and NiMH Batteries, I am now the proud owner of a PB 5300c (100MHz/64MB RAM/750MB hard disk running MacOS 8.6) that is experiencing serious battery trouble. The PB 5300c has gone through Apple's REA

Re: 5300 Modem Problems

2001-09-16 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/15/01 15:08:12, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [snip] I've been told that Diamond Supra, Global Village, and even Generic PC cards will actually work together at the suggested speed of 56k (or as close as the government allows). I'll try looking for a flash utility at the USR

Re: 5300 Modem Problems

2001-09-14 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/14/01 17:49:57, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I recently got a Megahertz V.90 56k pcmcia modem to use with my PowerBook 5300ce. Unfortunately, it won't connect over 31.2k. I've tried everything to get it to connect. I've tried different modem scripts (3com Universal, 3com

Re: ram

2001-09-13 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/13/01 07:37:07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 22:28 -0700 12/09/01, David Brocklebank wrote: From the Apple Specs Reference Does this Apple Spec reference list that much info for all models, and where can I find it please? Tina, Yes it does. Go to www.apple.com/support/

Re: Removing PB 1400 Drive

2001-09-08 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/8/01 16:32:20, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess that's question is there slack on the connecter cable. I can only tilt the drive sled about 45 degrees out of the computer, I can get at the screws in the sled at this angle, but if I remove the screws will I get some play

Re: Clickable trackpad and other 5300 stuff...

2001-09-06 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/4/01 22:54:45, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I asked a while back, but I can't seem to find the response in my personal archive of email: The 5300 doesn't have a tapable trackpad but it can be swapped with a pad from a 'Book that does, right? Which book would that be? Does

Re: Clickable trackpad and other 5300 stuff...

2001-09-05 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/4/01 22:54:45, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello all! It's been some time since I posted to the list... So I'll just say Hello again. ;-) I've done some looking for materials to convert the 5300cs like I was talking about a while back. Yeah, I want to turn it into a

Re: Printer port not accessed

2001-09-05 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/3/01 14:30:53, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am trying to hook up an infrared sender which is used to program a LEGO Mindstorm robotics controller. The unit is hooked to the printer/ modem port but I am not able to connect to it.. Message about the port being used by

Re: PCMCIA Cards

2001-09-03 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 9/3/01 22:22:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to connect to LAN with a 1400cs PowerBook. Is there an FAQ that will tell me what ethernet cards work on a 1400cs, or do members of this list know what the best cards that will work on this Macintosh PowerBook model? I have

Re: hello...

2001-08-31 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 8/31/01 16:02:16, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just a little personal introduction, since I'm the new guy on the block. My names Chris, I'm 25, live in NYC and I have a Powerbook 3400c 240mhz running OS 8.6. I use it for audio and graphics, so I need all the help I can

Re: desktop in order

2001-08-29 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 8/29/01 12:08:10, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: does anybody know how to delete the default Printer icon from the desktop? I'm running OS 7.6.1 and every time I try to trash the icon my Mac tells me that there MUST be a Default printer icon there and automatically puts one

Re: Which PB? 1400 or 3400?

2001-08-27 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 8/27/01 13:54:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've stuck a Global Village Platinum Pro PC card in it which gives me an (admittedly slow) 28.8 modem and (also relatively slow these days) 10baseT ethernet, but it only cost me $40 or so (from the US). Mike, Good news, you can

Re: Powerbook 165c

2001-08-19 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 8/19/01 04:23:24, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I picked up two 165c powerbooks from a school one is dead the other is Ok except for a keyboard problem. I thought the good 165 must have a dirty or bad keyboard the QWERTY keys do not work. I thought I'd switch keyboard and see

Re: REA 5300 Japan

2001-08-09 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 8/9/01 01:17:12, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi listers, Re: my 5300c and 5300cs powerbooks ( purchased second hand) in Tokyo. They went in for the REA program a week ago, after I pressed Apple Japan about their eligibility for free REA according to the US Apple TIL

Re: original startup disks for 5300cs

2001-08-08 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 8/7/01 15:00:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wow... 3am. I tell people I have insomnia but I really just have Macs. Wow too. Now this is one sentence fit for a sig in the Mac world... OM I'll second that! And it goes right after I use a Mac because I want to, not because

Re: Canadian 5300 REA

2001-07-22 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 7/22/01 07:01:53, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone on the list had their powerbook repaired in Canada under the programme and where did you send it? Were you happy with the work done? I'm willing to ship it out of province to get a good job done, and if need be, I'll

How much RAM for a Pismo?

2001-07-19 Thread MacinNW
With the price of RAM as low as it is right now How much can the Pismo, G3/400/FW handle? I know that the Apple Specs say that 512Mb is what is supported, but how much can it run without any major drawbacks? I know that with more RAM shortens the time that the PRAM battery can support

Re: Disabling the memory test

2001-07-19 Thread MacinNW
In a message dated 7/19/01 22:05:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would like to disable the RAM test at start up. Can anyone tell me the key to hold while opening the memory control panel which enables the option to turn it off? I'm drawing a blank. Thanks, -makmac memory test OFF opt + cmd