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  1. Mr. Macintosh

    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    Just a quick update on trying out Windows NT with some AI tool assisted help. I was able to patch enough memory to get the VENEER.EXE to boot to this Then that errored out with Did some more work with patching memory and got to At this point, too much typing was required to keep going so...
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    Thanks for that info, no problem I figured it would be fine but when I looked on amazon, a bunch of the cables had bad reviews saying they were wired wrong. I'll just search for null modem. 👍
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    I'm working on getting both now. But I need to get a batter way to get commands to the ANS. @ClassicHasClass thanks for sending the info about the iConcepts USB serial adapter. The only thing is, what 8 Pin Male to DB9 Female cable did you use? It would seem simple but it looks like different...
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    Is this it ? This is the 2.26NT. Also I was trying to find my serial to USB cable but can't seem to find it. Which one are you using? r0 = DEADBEEF r1 = 0004FF00 r2 = 000691B8 r3 = DEADBEEF r4 = 00050000 r5 = FF809C50 r6 = DEADBEEF r7 = DEADBEEF r8 = 18A2D8C5 r9 = DEADBEEF r10 =...
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    Done, sorry should have added that context. 👍
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    @ClassicHasClass @joevt @Rairii Is this the data you were looking for the Windows NT register dump? VENEER is loaded at: image_base = 00050000 The exception occurs almost immediately: SRR0 = 00050014 SRR1 = 00001071 LR = 00050004 DAR = 18A2D8C5 DSISR = 42000000 Page 4 post 66
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    Sorry for the explanation not lining up, but what you replied with was exactly what I was trying to say. I've been able to simplify the process. After 1st boot or initial install, it will boot fine just like you said. AFTER that first boot: 1. PRAM Battery removed before I even started this...
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    As of 1:30 CDT I was able to boot my 700 on Mac OS 7.5.3!!!! @ClassicHasClass I've been messing around with the restarts. As of now like you said it will auto boot to a black screen but Mac OS is running in the background. I've been able to mess around enough where I think I can get it to boot...
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    Thank you so much for the detailed explanation @ClassicHasClass Can you help with the quoted part above? I'm all ready to test and now understand the black screen will happen on each new boot. But if I reset the pram will it work then? You mention run boot variables but I am confused how to do...
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    Fixing a Macintosh Portable - What worked for me

    This post is incredible!!!! Thank you @David Cook 👍
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    LCD Replacement for the Macintosh Portable

    @Froggy814 I just wanted drop in and cheer you on! This is a great project and I hope you can get it to work 👍
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    The work being done here is incredible!!! Thank you so much @trag for making these and @ClassicHasClass for the very very detailed testing! Plus @mizerable for additional testing. The fact that we have come this far already is amazing. Yes both current rom sims have pluses and minuses, but...
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    Totally understandable!! I'm just so excited about this. I so much appreciate your work on this along with everyone who contributed!
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    This is incredible @trag !!!!!! Could you P L E A S E send me one for testing? 🥹 My rom is already bad so this would be perfect!
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    Apple Network Server MacOS based ROMs found

    agreed. even wiping it the only stuff that "should" have been written over was the os area. The blocks should have been marked as erased but the info should be still there until it is actually written over. Things happen, who knows if anything was even on the drive. It is still fun to see this...