Low End Mac Archive for February 21

February 21 in Low End Mac History

Macs need parallel ports, Dan Knight, Mac Musings. Before USB, Macs were at a real disadvantage because most printers used parallel ports, but Macs didn't.

The Internet is social, Patrick Griffin, Mac Musings. "I have also studied community development, also from a Web perspective...."
From pencil to PowerBook: One writer's Mac odyssey, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Fourteen years of writing progress.
Has Apple ceded the education market?, Steve Wood, View From the Classroom. It's not just price that's moving teachers to Windows PCs.
Colorado vs. spammers, Dan Knight, Mac Musings. "Any individual in Colorado may sue the sender for $10 per incident...."

Apple's biggest challenge: Overcoming stereotypes, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope. To become the hub of our digital lifestyle, Apple needs to change the way we think about computers.
Speed Up Internet Explorer on the Classic Mac OS, Michel Munger, iBasics. How to get the best performance from the Mac user's favorite browser.
Feedback on Mac Advantages, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report. Windows users discuss networking, multiple monitors, and booting from CD-ROM.

Apple's digital hub disadvantage, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope. The iMac is at a disadvantage in the living room compared to Xbox, Playstation, and other digital hubs.
iPod: MP3s and data to go, Kevin Webb, The Mac Webb. Not only is the iPod the best MP3 player ever, it's also a fantastic way to transport files.

Open letter to the Board of Education on single platform computing, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report. Should the school budget, preferences of IT, or needs of the teachers shape educational computing decisions?
How Microsoft could improve Virtual PC, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive. By acquiring Virtual PC for Mac, Microsoft could make it an even better solution for Mac users who sometimes need Windows.
12" iBook slideshow, CyberCooler, new 'Book cases, FireWire flash media reader, and more, The 'Book Review. Also iCurve compatibility, new aluminum drive enclosures, Gefen's VGA/ADC converter, and bargain 'Books from $305 to $3,779.

Can I install the hard drive and CPU from my Power Mac G4 in an iMac?, Dan Knight, Mac Daniel. The iMac uses a standard IDE hard drive, but you can't plug in a G4 pulled from a Power Mac. However, there are other CPU upgrade options.
PB 3400 opinions, dual-core G4 beats G5 for 'Books, Mac minis as servers, and more, Charles Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings. Also external DVD burning with OS 9, Opera 8 features, free POP3 service, thoughts on trackpad scrolling, and more.

Windows, PowerPC Macs, or Intel Macs for the law office?, Andrew J Fishkin, The Mobile Mac. The Mac vs. Windows decision is the easy one, but choosing between the tried-and-true PowerPC models and the new Intel Core Duo models takes more thought.
Would you believe I picked up a decent old PowerBook for just $26?, Thomas Ahart, The Productive Mac. If you're looking for a low-cost, low-power laptop for light use, there are some real steals out there. Like this Powerbook 520c....

SimpleShare's $99 250 GB NAS and print server a good value, Andrew J Fishkin, Best Tools for the Job. This 250 GB networked drive and print server is very affordable, as fast as can be expected, and has some latency when printing from Macs.

High megapixel compact digicams may be worse than we thought, Dan Knight, Digigraphica. In the rush to squeeze more megapixels into a tiny image sensor, manufacturers are sometimes making compromises that result in fuzzy, grainy, washed out images.

Every Mac Gets Left Behind, Chris Carson, Building Bridges. Apple has been leaving Macs behind with new OS versions all along, and Mountain Lion won't be the worst offender.