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    Wrong GPU on a revision A imac G3?

    Maybe it is a Rev B MLB, and the pull tab on that cable is just wrong?
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    MARCHintosh 2026 Projects

    I did not have success. Here is what I tried: Installed Mac OS X Server 10.4.7 on my G5 Installed the NetBoot for Mac OS 9 package This produces a setup where my Sawtooth successfully NetBoots 9.2 as provided by the package. I copied my existing working System 7.5.5 and 7.6 installations with...
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    PowerFox - new web browser for Leopard on PowerPC!

    Worked great here on 10.4.11 on my G5. Reading through some MacRumors posts it sounds like it unintentionally only works on G5s right now, unfortunately.
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    PowerFox - new web browser for Leopard on PowerPC!

    Fork with Tiger support: https://github.com/danupsher/machfox-browser/releases
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    Beige PowerPC G3 - IDE HardDrive Replacment?

    For my IDE machines I use standard SATA HDDs and SSDs with the StarTech IDE-SATA adapter.
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    MARCHintosh 2026 Projects

    I've never had a chance to play with Mac OS X Server NetBoot, so I plan to tinker with that this month! One abuse I intend to try is seeing if the CHRP-enabled versions System 7 can be NetBooted.
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    G4 iMac and its intense heat. A brainstorm.

    On my 800 MHz model, the fan is audible but moves quite a bit of air. It's not extremely warm, even though I keep the paste fresh, but that may simply be due to the lower clock speed.
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    The Brown SE

    FWIW, everything I have retrobrited with the hair developer cream in the past has re-yellowed within a couple years, even when sitting in a dark closet. I am not sure there is a fool-proof method.
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    Marchintosh 2026 and GlobalTalk?

    GlobalTalk is still going strong! I'm not sure who is "in charge" of approvals, but the latest update on the sheet I see is from @Ron's Computer Videos so maybe he can help push yours through :)
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    PowerFox - new web browser for Leopard on PowerPC!

    It's a bit slow on my G5 without JIT, but it does work quite nicely!
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    Last thing you did with your G5?

    How long did the compile take on your system?
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    Last thing you did with your G5?

    Downloaded a bunch of photos taken that day from my DSLR into Aperture, then organized and edited them. Apple may have given up on Aperture, but I never did :)
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    Best monitor for vintage Macintosh

    Have you tried different VGA cables?
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    Modern power supply for se/se30?

    I'll add another unsolicited +1 regarding his work, he did a great job with my IIci which I didn't trust myself to do!
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    Comparison between Babyface and TT Design PSUs for SE/30?

    It seems to me like the 4XDC version would be beneficial only for systems like yours where you experienced 12V noise issues with the Micron Xceed card installed.