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Yes, I'm thinking of writing a new Nonsense for Mac OS X. Nonsense is by far my favourite screensaver. It has given me years of random laughter.
A very clean setup; I wish I had the space and discipline.
For programmers, 'After Dark' must have been a challenge, but I can't do that.
Are you running the "Nonsense" module for After Dark? =)
Virtual PC 3... ran really horribly.
Profile Information
- When did you get your first Mac?
- 2000
- How many Macs do you own?
- 87?
- What is your website?
- http://www.info-mac.org
- Where do you live?
- Chicago
Hello RetroMacCast!
This is Dan from Info-Mac and System 7 Today. I've been using Macs since 2000, but feel like I've been using them my entire life. I have lost count of the number of Macs I own somewhere in the 80s, I believe the number to be around 87. Below are some of the more interesting systems I own:
My PowerBook Duo 2300c, one of my many Duos, is complete with 56 MB of memory and Mac OS 7.6.1. This Duo is near mint condition, as well as it's full size Dock Plus, Apple Mini Dock, and several Micro Docks, including a rare Ethernet Micro Dock from Newer Technology.
My PowerBook G3 is my main notebook computer, for taking notes in classes or studying in the library. It features 96 MB of memory, 10 GB hard drive, and Mac OS 9.1. With an Oirnoco Gold card, this PowerBook attracts attention in public spaces on campus.
My current primary system, this 2.66 GHz Mac Pro features 4 GB of memory and 450 GB of storage. Most Info-Mac development goes on here, as well as design projects for classes and of course games.
My Power Mac 8600 features a 400 MHz G4 processor upgrade from Sonnet, 256 MB of memory, a 10 GB, 10,000 RPM hard drive, an ATI Radeon 7000, and an Apple FireWire PCI card. All of this runs under Mac OS 7.6.1. Yes, it is awesome!
The web server for System 7 Today is a Power Mac 8100 with a 240 MHz G3 upgrade from Newer Technology, a 10 GB, 10,000 RPM hard drive, and 256 MB of memory. It runs Mac OS 7.6.1 and Apple Share IP 5.0.2. This is one reliable server, powering System 7 Today since May of 2006, and never needing a restart due to a crash.
This Mac clone is an oddball in my collection. Most people think it's a PC, but are surprised to find it running Mac OS 7.6.1.
My Quadra 630 comes complete with A/V inputs and a TV Tuner card. It makes a great television and records clips surprisingly well. It runs Mac OS 7.6.1 of course.
Info-Mac has been a prominent source of Mac discussion and collaboration since June of 1984. Although closed in 2005, we have worked hard to re-open it as a new community. At Info-Mac, you can find thousands of software downloads from 1988 through 2005, as well as partake in discussion about both new and old Macs. Enjoy a clean and elegant online community where every registered user can attach almost any type of file to their messages up to 50 MB in size. Come visit us at www.info-mac.org!
This is Dan from Info-Mac and System 7 Today. I've been using Macs since 2000, but feel like I've been using them my entire life. I have lost count of the number of Macs I own somewhere in the 80s, I believe the number to be around 87. Below are some of the more interesting systems I own:
My PowerBook Duo 2300c, one of my many Duos, is complete with 56 MB of memory and Mac OS 7.6.1. This Duo is near mint condition, as well as it's full size Dock Plus, Apple Mini Dock, and several Micro Docks, including a rare Ethernet Micro Dock from Newer Technology.
My PowerBook G3 is my main notebook computer, for taking notes in classes or studying in the library. It features 96 MB of memory, 10 GB hard drive, and Mac OS 9.1. With an Oirnoco Gold card, this PowerBook attracts attention in public spaces on campus.
My current primary system, this 2.66 GHz Mac Pro features 4 GB of memory and 450 GB of storage. Most Info-Mac development goes on here, as well as design projects for classes and of course games.
My Power Mac 8600 features a 400 MHz G4 processor upgrade from Sonnet, 256 MB of memory, a 10 GB, 10,000 RPM hard drive, an ATI Radeon 7000, and an Apple FireWire PCI card. All of this runs under Mac OS 7.6.1. Yes, it is awesome!
The web server for System 7 Today is a Power Mac 8100 with a 240 MHz G3 upgrade from Newer Technology, a 10 GB, 10,000 RPM hard drive, and 256 MB of memory. It runs Mac OS 7.6.1 and Apple Share IP 5.0.2. This is one reliable server, powering System 7 Today since May of 2006, and never needing a restart due to a crash.
This Mac clone is an oddball in my collection. Most people think it's a PC, but are surprised to find it running Mac OS 7.6.1.
My Quadra 630 comes complete with A/V inputs and a TV Tuner card. It makes a great television and records clips surprisingly well. It runs Mac OS 7.6.1 of course.
Info-Mac has been a prominent source of Mac discussion and collaboration since June of 1984. Although closed in 2005, we have worked hard to re-open it as a new community. At Info-Mac, you can find thousands of software downloads from 1988 through 2005, as well as partake in discussion about both new and old Macs. Enjoy a clean and elegant online community where every registered user can attach almost any type of file to their messages up to 50 MB in size. Come visit us at www.info-mac.org!
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 4:12pm on June 1, 2008,
Pam said… - Oh my gosh! Your collection is amazing!!
You probably already have several Bondi Blues, but just in case you want/need one, I thought I'd pass this ad on to members in the Chicago area:
http://groups.google.com/group/lemswap/browse_thread/thread/a9e06cb9f4d4a731?hl=en
- At 1:32pm on January 24, 2008,
Ken said… - I've been meaning to tell you for a long time... System 7 Today has managed to put a number of older Macs that have passed through my hands through the years back to good use. Thanks and keep up that great resource site.
- At 4:11pm on December 16, 2007,
HeathBar W. said… - Thanks, I wish I could still use the old 190cs but the bottom half of the screen won't display anything. There's little point in replacing just the screen, since I could get a whole other PowerBook for a few dollars. I kept it for sentimental reasons. :)
- At 12:37pm on December 15, 2007,
James said… - Welcome Dan and excellent use of your page here! I look forward to talking to you again.
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