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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by DAROckets, Aug 10, 2002.

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  1. DAROckets

    DAROckets Member

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    First off I know zilch about these strange computers.

    I have a PowerMacintosh 8600/200 that I picked up for free and was wondering if anyone could give me some info on this computer ?

    I hooked it up to a monitor and it works fine but I can't figure out how to hook up both the mouse and keyboard ????? WTF they both work if plugged into the same plug...but I can't seem to find a way to plug both in at the same time.

    Also do you have any recommendations for software ?

    This computer has plug ins for video so I'd like to see if I could do some video editing with it ?? So what software would I need ?

    Another thing ...what OS should I use ...or could I use ? I think it has 8 or something on it now ?

    Thanks for any input ...I'm clueless
     
    #1 DAROckets, Aug 10, 2002
  2. Jeff

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    First, on plugging in the mouse, there is almost always a serial plug on the keyboard. Look at the top right corner of the keyboard. There is probably a plug there. Unlike PC's, Mac mice do not plug directly into the hard drive.

    For software, get a version of the OS prior to X - any version of 9 will do for now. After you have OS 9.x installed, you will be able to add pretty much any and all Mac software you want. You can get X later but you'll need to check how much memory you have an other considerations.

    As for editing, pretty much the standard is Adobe Premier, but I'd recommend starting with a free download of iMovie. It is a pretty cool piece of software and it s a good practice run considering Premier is $300-$500 depending on the version.

    Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
     
    #2 Jeff, Aug 10, 2002
  3. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Thanks, Jeff... I needed a new sig. :D
    Sorry, I just had to...
     
    #3 Dr of Dunk, Aug 10, 2002
  4. DAROckets

    DAROckets Member

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    LoL I knew what he meant...thanks Jeff

    I was wondering why anyone would make a mouse cord so short :D


    Ok also I was wrong about the os,it's 9.1.

    It also has the imovie program installed so I'll play around with it and see if I can figure it out.

    Thanks again
     
    #4 DAROckets, Aug 10, 2002
  5. Jeff

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    Ok, you plug the mouse into the serial port on the back of the big, ugly, beige piece of **** plastic box that sits on the floor. Make more sense?

    Geeks. :rolleyes:
     
    #5 Jeff, Aug 10, 2002
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    Sorry, didn't know it would cause that much of a fit. I've taken it out. Good God. :rolleyes:.
     
    #6 Dr of Dunk, Aug 10, 2002
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    Hey, sounds like you chose the right machine!
     
    #7 Achebe, Aug 10, 2002
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    ahh.... home
     
    #8 lpbman, Aug 10, 2002
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    I'll have you know PC's can look just as pretty...
    [​IMG]
     
    #9 Iron McFist, Aug 10, 2002
  10. Mr.Scary

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    DARO
    Yeah, you are pretty much limited to OS 9.2.2 because the 8600/200 isnt a G3 or better. I would suggest at least os 9 as Jeff said. For free thats not a bad
    mac at all. In its day that sucker was friggin expensive.

    Speaking of expensive, that Alienware PC does look nice. I still have one from about a year ago in Cyborg Green. They used to be very cool. Then Best Buy started selling them and everyone got that case.
     
    #10 Mr.Scary, Aug 12, 2002
  11. Dr of Dunk

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    You can get those cases by themselves if you want. That looks like an Antec/Chieftec model. I have the beige version of it that I bought from Directron in Houston.
     
    #11 Dr of Dunk, Aug 12, 2002
  12. DAROckets

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    Any clues about how I can get a better resolution going ?

    The only option listed is 640x480 would I need to update video drivers or what ?

    Can I transfer files I download with my pc to the mac ?

    They both have a zip drive and I downloaded a kids math program but the mac said it didn't reconize .hcx (something like that)

    Is mac software backward compatible with their operating systems ?

    Thanks again
     
    #12 DAROckets, Aug 12, 2002
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    .hqx and the mac just says that it can't find the program that created the file ? ...and then it trys to convert it into a word document ...wtf ?
     
    #13 DAROckets, Aug 12, 2002
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    Daro - get a copy of stuffit expander and then drag and drop the .hqx file over the application. An .hqx file is compressed for download and I don't think it got uncompressed after it downloaded.
     
    #14 VooDooPope, Aug 12, 2002
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