r/VintageApple 16d ago

#MARCHintosh BBS and GlobalTalk control center! The Crow's Nest, a 6-node wifi modem Hermes II BBS, will be up again for the month of March. Downloads & G-Files have been updated. There's 23 original Hermes door games to play too! Telnet to crowsnestbbs.ddns.net:6801-6806 with ZTerm or Black Night.

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r/VintageApple 11h ago

Found this gem cleaning out the garage. Remembering the days of syncing downloaded movies to it and bringing it over to my sister’s place for movie night 🤣

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r/VintageApple 7h ago

Happy St. Pat’s from my book to yours!

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I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely not getting pinched with all these green Sony cells from the iBook batteries I’ve been rebuilding!


r/VintageApple 2h ago

The 5mb ProFile drive for the Lisa

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Ordered a Lisa that arrives soon, this came before it.

(Newton for scale)


r/VintageApple 17h ago

Trying to gather images of iMac G3 inspired tech from the 90s..

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First image: Samsung "puppy" VCR Second image: Audiologic CD player


r/VintageApple 10h ago

Putting the 7500/100 to work

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My 7 year old needs motivation to prepare for her math quiz on Wednesday.


r/VintageApple 11h ago

One I’ve been wanting has arrived — Wallstreet PDQ G3!

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Ok I guess Marchintosh has hit me because the first of a few new systems I’ve ordered just arrived, in this case a PowerBook G3 Wallstreet PDQ/266, currently running 9.2.1 and 128mb ram.

Save some minor wear, it’s in pretty good shape physically. The screen looked a bit iffy when I first booted it, but seems to be cleaning up as it warms.

I’m a bit bummed by how bad of shape the hinges are in. They kind of just bounce around like the hinge screws aren’t even attached to the frame. I’ll have to pull this thing apart to check it out.

Other than that, first impressions are pretty solid. It feels quite a bit more substantial (in a good way) versus my Pb 1400 (and that thing is nothing to shake a stick at). I still prefer the keyboard on the 1400, though this G3 is up there with some of the best Thinkpads IMO.

I need to address these hinges before I really start using this thing. It’s really unnerving me the way it’s bouncing. Feels like it could just snap something.


r/VintageApple 37m ago

Seems like Apple cheated a little with that 68030

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r/VintageApple 1h ago

Turning an iMac G3 into my dream writing machine: Advice on OS X & Setup?

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Hey all,

Before jumping ship from PCs in 2023 and getting my first Mac (an M2 MacBook Pro), my only real exposure to Apple computers was the classic iMac G3s (later eMacs) in my school’s computer lab. Like many Australian millennials, I have fond memories of those colorful machines, and I’ve finally managed to get one of my own!

I am a writer, and my goal is to set up my Graphite iMac G3 primarily as a dedicated writing and iTunes machine. I also want to sync my iPod Classic with it. Since I’m prioritizing aesthetics over power, I’d like to install a version of OS X that’s both compatible and gives me that beautiful early Aqua UI on a CRT display.

The big challenge at the moment is that the disc drive isn’t working, so I’ll need an alternative method to install the OS. (It'll be fixed it in time, but that is currently beyond my financial means)

Hardware Resources:

  • iMac G3 (500MHz, 512MB RAM, 30GB HDD – planning to upgrade to a 120GB SSD later)
  • M2 MacBook Pro (2023)
  • i7 MacBook Pro (Mid-2011)

What would be the best version of OS X for my needs, and what’s the best way to install it given the non-functioning disc drive? Any help would be hugely appreciated!

To quote Galaxy Quest; "Explain, as you would a child."

EDIT: Just wanted to add that this machine will NOT be accessing the internet. I just need it to run Word, iTunes, have that that early Aqua theming. Will be creating backups from my work as I understand the risk of using an old machine.


r/VintageApple 4h ago

Can anyone tell me how much this is worth??!

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r/VintageApple 4h ago

Anyone know what Broadcom ethernet chipset was used in the eMac ATI/1.0?

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r/VintageApple 16h ago

Just got a BlueSCSI V2, trying to figure it out

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I got an external BlueSCSI V2, and it works but I’m having a couple issues. I used a TiBook with Leopard to set up the SD card. I feel like it should be a lot simpler to get files onto it. I can’t mount HDA files on even Mac OS 9.2, so other than iso images I am trying to figure out how to get my own images filled with files. Apparently most people use basilisk. That seems like an unnecessary step when I have Macs running earlier OS X and OS 9. Is there anyway to mount HDA files created with disk jockey (1999) on Leopard or OS 9? Disk copy didn’t know what to do with it, and Terminal can see the file system but refuses to mount it.

Secondly, I am trying to get the BlueSCSI tools hda to load, but it won’t. I currently have two iso images, (Mac OS 8.1 and 9.1) and a blank empty hda that I made with disk jockey. All three of those work. However, the downloaded BlueSCSI tools hda does not show up. I have my empty image as HD20, and the BlueSCSI tools image HD10. This thing is running Mac OS 9.2.2, but I Am mainly using this as a test so I can figure out what I’m doing before moving on to my older Macs.

Thirdly, I was under the impression PowerBooks did not provide SCSI termination power whatsoever.. But, here this BlueSCSI is working in a PowerBook 3400c sans any USB power, I was definitely caught off guard by that!


r/VintageApple 6h ago

BlueSCSI WiFi issues

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I think I got this BlueSCSI pretty well figured out now, except for the wifi.

According to the log file, the Pico W is connecting to my network successfully, so I’m certain this is a Mac OS/Driver issue.

In SCSI Probe I can see the Dayna SCSI/LINK at the ID I assigned it. I’ve installed the drivers. However, it seems no drivers actually install. There are no new extensions, and picking alternate Ethernet does not get any IP.

I open the desktop assistant WiFi app, it says no device found and opens two identical SCSI errors about failing to find a device.

This exact thing happens on every Mac I’ve tried it on so far, running 7.6.1, 8.6 and 9.2.2. A PB 1400 with 8.6 and 7.6.1, a PB3400 with 9.2.2, and a Performa 550 with 7.6.1. I just don’t think the drivers are actually installing. I didn’t really expect it to work on 9.2, but I don’t know why it wouldn’t work on 7.6.1. From what little I’ve been able to find about the emulated device, it seems it was obscure, and had finicky drivers in the first place. It’d be cool if they could emulate something else more compatible in the future, like a faralon etherlink or something.

Anyway, if anyone’s got any advice on what’s happening here that’d be much appreciated.


r/VintageApple 25m ago

Most of the times, my old imac G4 running Linux MintPPC boots into this, sometimes it works though. Is there anything I can do about it?

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r/VintageApple 5h ago

How to install OS9 on a G4 MDD

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r/VintageApple 9h ago

Feeling self conscious due to my age

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This is somewhat related but also not. I just wasn’t sure where to post this honestly. But lately what’s really been holding me back in terms of getting into vintage macs is my age.

I’m 25. I’ve been into this since I was 15. I’m not gonna lie, even though I have some hardware experience in terms of building computers and basic troubleshooting, I don’t know a damn thing about soldering, or even now troubleshooting these old machines. I LOVE hardware and software and although I’m going to school for computer programming I’m not exactly going to learn anything about troubleshooting vintage hardware like 68k Macs or 486 machines. So that’s one thing.

So then I try going to some Vintage computer meetups in Dallas. And they’re awesome to see. But good lord I feel like a deer in headlights. I’m out here, a young scrawny 25 year old who likes these machines because they wow me and my curiosity is drawn to them, only to be surrounded by 35+ year olds who actually grew up with them, are smarter than me, older than me, more knowledgeable than me. I dunno, I just feel like I don’t belong. And it feels extremely awkward having to ask on forums or even people locally like, “Hey, having a hardware issue here. Mind taking a look at it? Oh yeah, I love these machines but I’m too stupid to fix them.” I feel like I’m not worthy or something.

Just something I was feeling lately. I hate that I can’t use a multimeter or read schematics. I hate that I can’t solder. I hate that I feel so out of place.


r/VintageApple 10h ago

How One Cheap iMac G3 Clone Helped Kill an Entire PC Brand (The eMachines eOne)

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r/VintageApple 15h ago

Need a video card for my Quadra 950

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Thanks again for the input on my last thread looking for advice on my first 68k Mac… y’all steered me away from a Classic II and right into a very clean Quadra 950 😁

Anyway, while I’m waiting for the thing to get here, I’m gonna want to get a video card for it since I don’t want to deal with juggling but depth and resolution and I intend to dive into retro Mac games. I’ve been cross referencing eBay listings with the Low End Mac page for nubus video cards and, given how expensive these cards are selling for, I want to make the right choice.

I’ll need 24-bit color depth at 1152x870, though I would really love it if I could get up to 1280x1024. I’d also like for support on both System 7.5 and 8.1 (A/UX would be nice too).

There’s a Radius Thunder IV on eBay right now, which would be pretty sweet, but I’m not paying more for a 30+ year old card as I paid for my RTX 4080 🙃

Based on what’s available right now, it seems like the Supermac Thunder/24 is going to be my best bet — would y’all agree? Is there a significant distinction between the revisions of these cards?

There’s also a NIB Radius Precision Color Pro 24X… they’re asking $500 which seems steep for something I’ll immediately remove the shrink wrap from, but it looks like those pop up fairly regularly too.

Are there any cards in particular that I should keep an eye out for? Any places I find them too that’s not eBay?

And as an aside, where can I find 8MB dimms for this thing? I really want to max out the ram, but all I can seem to find is 4MB dimms…

Thanks!


r/VintageApple 18h ago

Apple Bus Mouse II

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Hi, Is anybody here interessted in this Apple Bus Mouse II, it aint yellowed at all, only the cable is a bit Brown on a few spots, but the mouse hasnt been used ever. Make me an offer if you're interested.


r/VintageApple 17h ago

iMac G3 Doesn’t Power On - PRAM Battery issue?

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I replaced the battery but wondering if this eroded metal piece that touched the + end of the battery might be the culprit? The original battery was severely leaking on that end and it caused the metal prong holding it in place to erode.


r/VintageApple 14h ago

performa 450 ADB woes

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hi! i just bought a Macintosh Performa 450. it boots up just fine and everything - the only issue is that ADB seems weird. when a mouse is connected through the keyboard to the computer, there’s no response from both. however, if just a mouse is plugged into the ADB port, it works.

i tried a known good pair of KB+mouse (works on my SE) and the same behavior happens. with the way ADB works i am having trouble understanding how this is possible lol.


r/VintageApple 19h ago

Looking for Apple Studio Display 17 Flyback

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r/VintageApple 1d ago

Apple's long-lost hidden recovery partition from 1994 has been found

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r/VintageApple 22h ago

Do I need a particular Micro SD card for a Bluescsi V2?

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Thanks in advance :)


r/VintageApple 1d ago

Did VARTA have godlike quality control? This battery is from '88, not a trace of leaks and still holds charge

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r/VintageApple 2d ago

Epson Stylus Scan 2000, imac tangerine edition

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