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Hardware / Re: RJ-11 plug doesn't fit a Farallon PhoneNet dongle
December 17, 2025, 11:24 |
The left hand connector looks like RJ11, typically used for phone lines. The right hand connector looks like RJ10, typically used for phone handsets. They both have 4 conductors but RJ10 is smaller. Also of interest is RJ12 - same size as RJ11 but 6 condu ctors. One final point - RJ11/12 plug will fit into RJ45 socket (but not good practice as outside pins of socket can get damaged.c |
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Operating System / Re: How to move files?
October 20, 2025, 13:00 |
Thanks goodness such dangerous functionality does not exist. It would be far to easy to lose files accidently, or even deliberately...o |
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Google on 68K Browsers
October 07, 2025, 15:17 |
Ack! Bit confused to begin with ... the error message shows as black text on black background in Netscape. (A Select All will reveal the stealth message!) Seems like all OS8.1 and earlier browsers affected. Classilla still working, well, as good as it gets. Inevitable but we don't have to like it. |
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Software / Re: Keeping track of my stock portfolio on System 7
October 06, 2025, 15:07 |
The only shares I've got are from my employer, and couldn't find them (maybe I need a UK version?), but this is still cool! I think this is the URL gopher://magical.fish:70/1/stockquotes |
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Hardware / Re: Built-in ethernet for Power Macintosh 7200/75 doesn't work
August 26, 2025, 11:44 |
> Asante FriendlyNet adapter is a dongle My mistake from not reading carefully. I agree with ClassicHasClass, probably not worth spending any more time on it if you can use the AAUI. Still recommend manual IP configuration though for easier troubleshooting. s |
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Hardware / Re: Built-in ethernet for Power Macintosh 7200/75 doesn't work
August 25, 2025, 10:54 |
Hmm, sounds a bit odd, but there may be some workarounds. What's it plugged into the other end? Try another port or router. Are you using DHCP? Set IP settings manually instead. Does it still say 'not available'? Can you ping anything? Is the Asante card causing some odd conflict? Any change with it removed? |
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Hardware / Re: LC 475 without Battery
August 06, 2025, 15:43 |
My 475 has a real appetite for batteries, so familiar with the no display issue. Not tried the monitor reconnect method. Wonder if the monitor type is important. My Apple 14" monitor won't normally work if connected after boot-up.p |
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Hardware / Re: Need help deciding on System 7 machine
August 06, 2025, 15:27 |
If I had a 4400/3400/LCIII, I'd probably swap for an iMac. But I'm keeping my 7500/Duo/475 :-)- |
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Software / Re: Eric's Solitaire
June 12, 2025, 15:21 |
>I bit the bullet and gave it a go. Me too, and no problems observed. Downloaded the Spaceward Ho! demo (in a more helpful .sit format than the stupid .dmg). Looks interesting but no time to learn it right now.... |
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Software / Re: Recommended version of Excel for 68k / System 7?
May 05, 2025, 16:23 |
I think I've used every version from 1.04 to 2001 but have settled on 4 as my favourite. Used it since it came out, and continue to do so most days. It runs fine on my P475, but note it does not work properly on OS9. There are pros and cons for all versions, so if you aren't familiar with spreadsheets use whichever you have, inc. Clarisworks. |
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Software / Re: TCP/IP Dropout
March 15, 2025, 15:47 |
Hmm, sounds odd. Suggest you ping your router, then monitor while you do stuff. See what activity stops the pings. Are other network equipment / router ports working ok? >In the TCP/IP control panel with ... >Also wondering if OpenTransport is installed and causing a MacTCP conflict. Do not use combinations of Open Transport and classic networking. Use the Network Software Selector to switch between the two.k |
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Software / Re: Trying to get LocalTalk Bridge working
February 22, 2025, 15:56 |
>Yes, I can access shared folders on both computers just fine over AppleTalk. I have ensured that the printer port is selected in AppleTalk. Not used it myself, but my interpretation of the readme was that Ethernet should be selected in AppleTalk CP. Your screenshot mentions Network CP, so it's not clear to me if you are using Open Transport or classic networking. Be sure you haven't got a mixture of both. |
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: I was reading a debate of 68040 vs 486
February 20, 2025, 15:21 |
>Quadra 800 AND a 950 I didn't read the article, but have used both. Although these Macs were both 33MHz 68040s the 800 came out about a year later, was a slightly more modern design (internally and externally), and a fair bit cheaper. 9xx(x) series tended to be top of the range enormous towers. 8xx(x) series tended to be well specced normal size towers. Must check the old 800 still works some day soon... |
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: A few weird things
January 23, 2025, 11:13 |
>I'm not able to rename the preferences folder in either 7 or 8. And it's a good thing. Some of those files will be in use, and it would be chaos if they were suddenly inaccessible. You can rename it in a non-active system folder, but I don't know why you'd want to do this. I don't think it is good practice to copy over a whole folder of prefs, because some of those will be looking for specific drives that may no longer exist. But by all means remove or replace individual prefs files for troubleshooting purposes. Any missing files will be recreated automatically when needed. If it doesn't solve the problem, you can put the old one back if needed. You might also want to copy prefs files around to so save setting up e.g. bookmarks and toolbar prefs files. I do this frequently. |
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Off Topic Discussion / Re: Does anyone here have a Farallon EtherWave adapter?
January 22, 2025, 11:34 |
It's 8-16V although this page can't make up its mind if DC or AC http://web.archive.org/web/19980111202225/http://www.farallon.com/product/ew/ewmprad.html |
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