PPP problem

2002-07-27 Thread Mike Evans
My parents' Mac has stopped being able to access the Internet. It's done this before several times and I could always solve it by getting them to re-type their user name and password into the PPP control panel -- seemed like the data had been corrupted or something. The Mac is a IIci running OS

Re: PPP problem

2002-07-27 Thread James A. Reible
At 11:57 +010007/27/2002, Mike Evans uttered ; My parents' Mac has stopped being able to access the Internet. How can I solve this... Try this; Loose in the system folder is MacTCP/DNR, trash it. In the preferences folder is ASLM Prefs, trash it. Empty the trash, restart. (Rebuilding the

Re: PPP problem

2002-07-27 Thread Steven
When I was on dial-up, I found FreePPP worked best (I think the last version was 2.1). I also found that MacTCP was the worst. I know FreePPP is freeware. Steven Mike: This won't solve your immediate problem but if you can locate a copy of Tymbuktu, you'll have to varify the spelling, you

Re: PPP problem

2002-07-27 Thread Jim Lunceford
Steven: There is also PPP as well as FreePPP.I cant tell you right off hand what the difference is but look them up find out the difference is. It'll probably make things go smoother. Good Luck Jim -- Steven wrote: When I was on dial-up, I found FreePPP worked best (I

Re: PPP problem

2002-07-27 Thread william ahearn
Jim Lunceford wrote: Steven: There is also PPP as well as FreePPP.I cant tell you right off hand what the difference is FreePPP works a lot better. But if it's an SE/30 with 7.1 why not just install Open Transport and make your life a lot simpler? William -- Vintage Macs is

Re: PPP problem

2002-07-27 Thread Steven
But now even this measure will not get it to work. The modem dials up OK, modem compression is established, then authentication with the ISP starts... and that's when the modem clicks off. I've looked high and low for a PPP Preferences file to trash, but can't find it... is it invisible? I

Re: PPP problem

2002-07-27 Thread Gregg Eshelman
--- Steven [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I was on dial-up, I found FreePPP worked best (I think the last version was 2.1). I also found that MacTCP was the worst. I know FreePPP is freeware. Download freePPP at www.rockstar.com = http://www.junkscience.com All the Junk that's fit to

Re: Reluctant IIcx

2002-07-27 Thread Bill Judson
Thanks to everyone who replied... Unfortunately I sold my old 650, upgraded to a 7100, so I don't have it to test the PS in anymore...Aside from logic board damage, I've also read that a click-click no boot can mean that the PS is being overloaded with too heavy a demand from something. I

Re: Reluctant IIcx

2002-07-27 Thread william ahearn
Bill Judson wrote: Thanks to everyone who replied... Unfortunately I sold my old 650, upgraded to a 7100, so I don't have it to test the PS in anymore... Yes, you do. The IIcx, IIci, Q650 and PM 7100 all use the same powersupply. William -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by

Classic Macs for Sale

2002-07-27 Thread Brian K. Hillen
I have a number of old Macs, mostly SEs but also some SE FDHDs, a Classic, a non-functional Classic II some Pluses and a few broken SE/30s. I also have lots of extra old 30 pin simms, smallish old HDs, a imagewriter, and a few other parts. I only have a few keyboards and mice for them,

Re: Classic Macs for Sale

2002-07-27 Thread the pickle
At 22:21 -0700 on 27/07/02, Brian K. Hillen wrote: I have a number of old Macs, mostly SEs but also some SE FDHDs, a Classic, a non-functional Classic II some Pluses and a few broken SE/30s. I also have lots of extra old 30 pin simms, smallish old HDs, a imagewriter, and a few other parts. I