Low End Mac Editorial Archive

April 2003

Comparing the G3 and G4, Internet sharing with AirPort, chipping a G3 All-in-One, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.30. Disk Tools sources, Google searches, automatic network detection, 802.11g wireless networking, cheap SCSI drives, and more.
Macs cheaper than PCs? It's not hard to prove, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 04.30. When you look at all the factors, Macs are much less expensive to own and operate than Windows PCs.
Conversions Plus lets Windows users work with Mac files and drives, Alan Zisman, Mac2Windows, 04.30. Program lets Windows users mount Mac floppies and CDs, connect to a Mac iPod, and open and convert files from Mac and old PC software.
OS X observations, OS allegiance, Radeon 7000 differences, memory prices, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.29. More on Compact Flash for virtual memory, booting current Macs into OS 9, iMac questions, OS X on a SuperMac C600, and still more.
Sharing a dialup Internet connection, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 04.29. Tips on sharing a dialup Internet connection with multiple computers.
Guide to classic Mac error numbers, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 04.29. Ever wonder what a "Type 3" error is or what causes it? Don't expect any helpful answers here.
Norton warnings, .mac deals, Apple vs. Microsoft upgrades, screen problems, complainers, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.28. Also moving to OS X, the Panther upgrade, gigabit ethernet cards, "girly" iBook, and helpful tips.
One user's Mac journey, FireWire issues, PowerBook problems, PC Cards, and more, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 04.28. Also ethernet problems, StarMax power supply, OpenOffice, and other thoughts.
FireDino and Pocket Drive sales, desk space anywhere, FM radio for the iPod, and more, Charles Moore, The 'Book Review, 04.25. Also a new 17" PowerBook case, iKlear Apple Polish, TiArmor, and bargain 'Books from $400 to $2,249.
iBox reflections, beige G3 upgrades, more on Internet Sharing, 802.11g for older Macs, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.25. A new paint for old Macs, PB 1400 replacement, System 7.5 in Russian, Low End Mac religion, and more.
Is it worth it to upgrade your older Power Mac?, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 04.25. As your Power Mac ages, are you better off upgrading it or replacing it with something newer?
Getting stakeholders onboard, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 04.24. Getting others to support your program - or at least tolerate it.
Performa 475 modem, PB 5300 power connector, Internet Sharing issues, Small Dog, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.24. Also more on OS X and beige G3s, finding the Mac OS in Spanish, skipping Jaguar, and thoughts on ADB, USB, FireWire, and Serial ATA.
Dump Classic, Jaguar upgrades, DFS problems, OS 9 on new iBooks, Pismo upgrades, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.23. Also more on OS X and beige G3s, finding the Mac OS in Spanish, skipping Jaguar, and thoughts on ADB, USB, FireWire, and Serial ATA.
Apple should buy Universal - or not, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 04.23. This would be a wise and prudent investment for Apple - or maybe not.
The Global Gander, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 04.22. Pigs fly, Macs suck, 'Pod people prowl, and more.
Slow Compact Flash, new Mac on hold, beige G3 and OS X, bad OS Xperiences, and more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.22. Also angry Mac users, OS allegiance, why OS X isn't slower than OS 9, and an unsupported OS X workhorse.
Is cable Internet or dialup the better value?, Evan Kleiman, Mac Daniel, 04.22. Dialup is slow and cheap. Cable is fast and costly. Which one makes more sense?
Third party 802.11b support, RAM for Lombards, Jaguar and Panther upgrades, and lots more, Dan Knight, Low End Mac Mailbag, 04.21. Also the Mac286 Page, slave drive support under OS X, and the danger of using Norton Utilities for Mac.
More on the dangers of hot swapping FireWire devices, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 04.21. Hot swapping FireWire devices can not only damage your Mac's FireWire ports but also ruin your FireWire hardware.
How to survive while your Mac is gone for repair, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 04.18. AppleCare is wonderful, but how can you be productive when your Mac is gone for service for several days or more?
FireWire port failure, promising new battery technology, 802.11b on a PB 5300, iBook serial numbers, and more, Charles W. Moore, The 'Book Review, 04.18. Also a new "urban" laptop case, three new FireWire/USB 2.0 drive systems, and bargain 'Books from $248 to $2,119.
AppleDesign helps older Macs retain their value, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 04.18. The evolving visual appearance of Macs is one of several reasons that older Macs hold their value much longer than Windows PCs.
Microsoftopoly, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 04.17. Microsoft's version of the monopoly game is only about one thing - taking it all.
Mac myths and the Apple challenge, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 04.16. Apple needs to aggressively attack the myths surrounding the Macintosh.
Microsoft buys Ambrosia, plans Zbox, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 04.15. Microsoft "very excited" to bring Terminal Velocity games to PCs and new Zbox handheld gaming system.
MP3s and music to go, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 04.15. Three types of MP3 players that let you take your music with you when you're away from your computer.
PowerBook 1400, CD-ROM drivers, ADB vs. USB, free email, and a WallStreet question, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 04.14. Readers weigh in or ask questions about PB 1400, CD-ROM drivers, ADB vs. USB performance, connecting to free POP3 email, burning CDs from a WallStreet, and iBook goes to war.
Better battery life, iBook at war, antennas boost TiBook reception, a USB 2/FireWire PC Card, and more, Charles W Moore, The 'Book Review, 04.11. Also two kinds of laptop stands, new drives, a classic iBook case, and bargain 'Books from $248 to $2,230.
Count Apple out of the low cost desktop market, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 04.11. Knowing Apple, even if they chose to make a "low cost" monitor-less desktop computer, it wouldn't be low cost.
Writing your grant application, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 04.10. Three crucial tips for writing a grant that won't be rejected out of hand.
iBox value and avoiding Apple legal complications, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 04.09. How to market the iBox to Mac hobbyists and not have to worry about a "cease and desist" from Apple's legal team.
How spammers verify your email address, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 04.08. How simply reading spam can let a spammer know that your email address is valid - and then profit by selling it to others.
Code names beyond Panther, Jeff Adkins, The Lite Side, 04.08. Apple to continue cat-related OS X revision code names for next decade and beyond.
Internet sharing a breeze in OS X, Dan Knight, X-Basics, 04.07. Another OS X advantage - sharing an Internet connection is very easy.
Latest developments in free POP3 email, Charles W Moore, Miscellaneous Ramblings, 04.07. Two free mail services fold, two more launched, and seven other free POP3 email services.
Low End Mac: Six years on the Web, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 04.07. From our humble beginnings to over 5,000 articles online today - and our plans for the future.
1 GB RAM for 12" PowerBook, PowerBook G3 teardowns, battery calibration, Berklee requires 'Books, and more, Charles W Moore, The 'Book Review, 04.04. Also LittleAl goes to war, new bags and stands, BookEndz coming for 12" PowerBook, and bargain 'Books from $400 to $2,249.
Replacing a 15" titanium PowerBook with a 12" aluminum one, Adam Robert Guha, Apple Archive, 04.04. Why buying a 12" PowerBook G4 instead of a newer, faster 15" model makes sense for one TiBook user.
Update on Antioch school district's Mac vs. Windows platform debate, Jeff Adkins, Mac Lab Report, 04.03. "I never wanted to be in the middle of this debate in my own district. I really don't have the time to do the job properly."
Apple not on the leading edge of everything; analysts worry, Stephen Van Esch, Mac Scope, 04.03. Has Apple missed the boat on Tablet PCs, or is this another case where Apple can do no right?
iRock!, a gadget we can't live without, Steve Watkins, The Practical Mac, 04.03. Clever, low cost device lets you listen to your iPod (or other portable music player) on any FM radio.
We're back, Dan Knight, Mac Musings, 04.03. Why Low End Mac wasn't updated for almost two days yet again.
Good news and bad news about the Jaguar update and other thoughts on OS X, Dan Knight, 10 Forward, 04.01. Turning the Jaguar upgrade into a full installer, OS 9 vs. X, pros and cons of OS X applications, thoughts on the dock, and more.