And.... just found this (which actually has the executor software for running MacOS inside NS): https://fsck.technology/software/NeXT/NeXTSTEP%20Applications/
Hey, fired up the NeXTStation this morning with the goal of trying to get it loaded with new software. Found a great resource. Loosely followed this guide to get ethernet working: http://www.nextcomputers.org/NeXTfiles/Docs/TjLs_Cable_Modem_Guide.pdf
Also have some software available there...
Yeah, a NextCube or NextStation Color are on my wish list. I might need to plan a trip to visit VCF East. I worry how much that trip would cost me, though. :)
I saw this on Reddit () and realize I'm not really utilizing my NeXTStation with a clean install of NeXTStep.
1. I didn't realize there was a Mac emulator for NeXTStep.
2. Is there a resource, similar to macintoshgarden or macintoshrepository for NeXTStep?
I've got a SCSI2SD in there and...
Yeah, the little adapters that allow you to put a CR2032 battery in the existing PRAM battery slot would be ideal, because it's not modifying the board, but giving you the same benefit of not worrying about battery leakage...
I suppose I could put it inside, but it's my "Let's see if I can get this machine to boot" device. I have it in a 3d printed case with a portable battery pack and I plug it into devices as needed to test and /or load software on.
I haven't tried the SCSI ethernet emulation on the CC, but I...
Alternatively, if @JDW wants to make a YouTube video on recapping the Color Classic analog and logic boards, I'd be happy to ship him my boards as demonstration devices. ;)
Real-time update: I tool the board out to take a picture, and decided to see if bad RAM could be causing the problem. I also thought I remember the Color Classic having RAM on the board. So I removed both RAM sticks and put the board back in, and fired it up. The Mac startup chime was still...
I picked up a Color Classic this past weekend and it would not boot at all. However, the fans would power up if I removed the logic board and plugged it in. I started looking closer at the board, which appeared to be in pretty good shape (PRAM battery had been removed, didn't notice any damage...
Ha. I was so focused on trying to find a dot or line on the board, I didn't look closely at the socket. And the chip has one corner that is diagonal as well. I'll give that a shot, and swap out the extension for the FPU version and see if I can get it to work. Thanks!
I recently got a MacSE and upon opening it up realized it had an accelerator board plugged into the PDS slot. It was labeled as a PerformerPro by Harris International. The hard drive had died, and I was unable to retrieve the software off a floppy I found included with the computer. So when...
I have a NeXT station I’ve had since college that I turn on occasionally. The hard drive started acting up a while back and I replaced it with a SCSI2SD. Other than that, it’s still original. The display is a little dim, but still work.
Should I recap it. Replace the battery holder with a...
Yeah, I originally considered trying to add a top shelf above my unit, but I’m thinking a taller, multi-tier shelf unit may be in order. Have this one for devices I used regularly, but the shelf could be for devices not plugged in or ready to use.
Sadly no plans. I kind of winged it, since...
That's awesome to hear. I'll see if I can get it to work on the MacOS 9 side. I'd kind of resigned myself to using the old 10" iPad screen, but my eyesight isn't what it used to be and that is really small. If I can get SwitchResX on the older side, and possibly only have to pay for a few OS X...