Post by: Bruce_F on August 22, 2006, 07:15:40 PM
Here's a rundown of what it has:
Hardware overview
Machine ID: 108
Model names: Power Macintosh
Keyboard type: Apple Extended Keyboard
Processor info: PowerPC G3
Machine speed: 390 MHz (see below)
Nanokernel version: 2.27
Nanokernel pool extends: 0
Nanokernel scheduled CPUs:1
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Mac OS overview
Finder: 9.2
System: 9.2.2 US
Active enabler: None
QuickTime: 6.0.3
CarbonLib: 1.6
File sharing: is on
Multiple Users: Not installed
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Memory overview
Disk cache: 8160K
Virtual memory: 513 MB
Used on volume: Bruce's Box
Built-in memory: 512 MB
Location Size Memory type
J17 128 MB DIMM
J16 128 MB DIMM
J15 128 MB DIMM
J14 128 MB DIMM
Video memory: 32 MB (upgraded)
External L2 cache: Not installed
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I'm just looking for a home for this old guy. If you're interested in classic machines and willing to pay the shipping, I'll pack it up in it's original box and send it to you!
The original booklet is hiding somewhere, but I have the original installer disk (kind of obsolete with all the upgrades), the booklets on the XLR8 MACh Carrier G3 ZIF and Radeon Mac Edition video card. If I ever come across the Power Computing booklet, I'll sent that too.
If you're interested, contact me: bforsberg at mac dot com. If I get more than one reply, the first responder will get first choice.
I haven't a clue how much shipping will be, but once I have it packed up and weighed, we can figure out the best (least expensive) way to ship it.
Thanks,
Bruce
Post by: gunug on August 22, 2006, 08:57:26 PM
Post by: Mayo on August 22, 2006, 09:02:36 PM
Post by: krissel on August 22, 2006, 11:14:08 PM
But if you don't get any response and would consider 'parting out' the hardware, I would be interested in the Radeon Mac Edition card. I have one in my 9600 and have been occasionally looking for another to run my second monitor. Running X on these old machines can be tricky and finding workable cards is like a treasure hunt.
Good luck.
Post by: Bruce_F on August 23, 2006, 04:30:36 AM
Post by: MacHeadCase on August 23, 2006, 06:46:28 AM
My first computer was a PowerComputing PowerCenter 150 desktop model and man that thing was a real workhorse and a speed demon. At the time, I was in school and we used the latest Macs for some of our stuff and I was so happy to come home to my clone! And for an equally equipped Mac model I would have had to dish out $1,000CAN more! And that's how I heard about the website, I would go there for my news and read about new PowerComputing models. Most people don't know this but PowerComputing got the G3 out first! and once it was out it was much faster than the Mac. That's when His Steveness got angry and pulled the plug on all Mac clone makers.
PowerWatch was the website Jeff Keller started to review PowerComputing models, post the Apple and PowerComputing news, give the specs of every PowerComputing model, benchmarks, head-to-head comparisons with equivalent Mac models, etc. He also started a PowerComputing users' forum.
While the Mac clones are long gone, the forums are still there. Some people still pop in there with upgrade cards questions and stuff.
Post by: Gregg on August 23, 2006, 07:34:59 AM
Post by: jcarter on August 23, 2006, 07:45:59 AM
So there is a private school nearby, and they need one for their photo classes. I will take OS 9 off and put Tiger on, and get rid of my stuff off of it.
Someone here told me how to clean it up, and get it ready for them. I better look for those instructions, I printed them out, but with a busy summer, and guests, heaven knows where that printout is.
I should have done it last year, but this year, I promise!
Jane
Post by: kelly on August 23, 2006, 09:21:43 AM
Post by: gunug on August 23, 2006, 09:26:21 AM
Post by: Parker on August 23, 2006, 11:54:49 AM
i guess that toolbar favorite sort of gathered some "virtual dust" so it needed a little work.
Sounds interesting!
i just need to build that cabinet i wanted to and stuff so i can clean up the basement and mom doesn't have a fit.
Post by: Bruce_F on August 23, 2006, 12:34:20 PM
My PowerCenter Pro has a new home!
gunug was first to reply! Congratulations!
Post by: gunug on August 23, 2006, 01:33:42 PM
Sorry Gailwin! Have you got an MAC IIsi yet? Maybe I can ship one your way!
Post by: Parker on August 23, 2006, 10:18:15 PM
as long as it has a death chime that you've never heard, i'll take it
lol
Post by: gunug on August 24, 2006, 05:59:51 AM
Post by: Gregg on August 24, 2006, 07:16:13 AM
Post by: Parker on August 24, 2006, 10:22:35 AM
i enjoy the crashing death chime
To be continued...
Post by: Parker on August 24, 2006, 10:28:48 AM
your wife shouldn't be complaining
you're about two computers short of me still
haha
