> Is anyone running an iPod mp3 player from their Starmax, that is, uploading > mp3's to it? I know the iPod requires a firewire port- the Apple site says > it requires "built-in firewire" port for the latest ipod, and it also says > it requires OSX, preferably a newer version. However, on an eBay auction I > looked at it said OS 9.2 was required "for full functionality". I have > another computer, an Apple beige g3 desktop, that will support OSX but I > didn't really want to deal with upgrading it. I'm running 9.1 on both > machines. > I'm wondering if I can install 9.2 and a firewire PCI card in one of these > computers and work it from that.
I haven't run one on a StarMax, but I did on my PowerBook G3 "Wallstreet" with a Firewire PCMCIA Card. The problem you will run into in that the FW port will not provide power to the iPod (at least I don't think it will). This problem is minor - it may cause some headaches when you want to upgrade the iPod software (because that requires that you unplug then plug back in the iPod). It worked fine for me in my setup when I plugged the iPod back into the wall. I also did this under OS X, not 9.x. If you get a powered hub, or if you route your iPod through another FW device (like an external FW drive) that can provide power to the FW port, I'll doubt you'll notice anything. You won't be able to run iTunes 3, which is necessary to use the iTunes Music Store. I'm also not sure what version is required to support Audible.com audio books - it may have been during one of the 2.x upgrades. I also don't think you'll be able to use mp4's, I believe that requires iTunes 3, which is OS X-only. I'm sure this is what they mean by "full functionality." Sorry for this being so longwinded. I don't see why it won't work for you if all you want to do is transfer mp3s to your iPod via iTunes 2.x. Just a note - my experience is on the old iPod form factor. The new iPod has different firmware and may very well not run on 9.x, I don't know. -- David W. Stubblebine [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
