On 4/1/10, Scott Holder <[email protected]> wrote: > On 4/1/2010 10:48 AM, ComputerBOY wrote: >> I have a Macintosh LC II, and I would like to take it on the >> internet..any help please if its even possible. >> >> > > An LC II isn't the most ideal 68k machine for internetting, but it'll work. > > First, you'll want to make sure it's upgraded to the full 10 megs of RAM > it'll take. You'll need it. > > You may consider tracking down a copy of RAM Doubler. It's pretty handy > on the memory-crippled machines like the LC II. > > Then you'll need an LC PDS Ethernet card, ideally. This will get you > connected into a network and talking. > > Software-wise, you'll probably want at least System 7.1, and either Open > Transport or MacTCP. Since it's a 68030, Open Transport ought to run > fine and dandy and is usually a little more stable than MacTCP. > > Then it's just a matter of getting some internettable apps. Old versions > of Netscape would run fine, though 4.x might have a little trouble with > the low RAM. It does support virtual memory though, so it ought to run > regardless. > > Good luck! > > Scott > > -- > ----- > You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs > group. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To leave this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs > > Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ > > To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject. >
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