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Once upon a time, I installed a beta version of Windows 3.1 in DosBox, then moved this install to a real NEC V20 machine, and it worked and ran the game Chips Challenge. An 8088 can not run the game because it demands real mode or standard mode, but I saw the game run. I took the instance for granted and tried other versions of 3.1 beta that support Real Mode, and I have never been able to reproduce it ever again. This situation haunts me to this day, to the point where every few months I'll start installing versions of 3.0 and 3.1 Beta, moving .DLLs around, experimenting to see how I did it, because I can't reproduce it. How did I get Chips Challenge to run on an 8088 machine? This is the closest thing to seeing a ghost the has happened in my life. Granted, I've mashed 3.0a and 3.1 beta files to get a very slick looking 3.0a on an 8088, but I have never been able to get the ghost to come back.

Bought a Radeon 7000 PCI graphics card for my Macintosh Server G3

I will have to get some replacement case parts and bottom handles for it

Teaser...

Next batch of Rocket SCSI Booster PCB's are here!
The should be assembled and ready in a few weeks, if your interested please keep a eye on the FS thread

Here's a Macintosh Server G3 Blue and White that I bought on eBay for a future restoration project

I need to get some case parts and a graphics card for it alongside with the proper IDE hard drive cable

And another video, restoring my Aunt's old Mac Classic!

I’ve just refreshed my website! Updated resources are now up, covering mods for most compact Macs and showcasing the parts I’ve made. Check it out and enjoy!

Hello,Nice to meet you. Are you referring to the discussions on the 68kMLA forum about installing the Total Systems Gemini Ultra accelerator into a Mac 512k? I’ve been following the community threads with great interest—it's a fascinating topic! I noticed your name came up when I searched here, so I couldn’t help but reach out. I’ve also tried installing it on a Mac Plus before.Best regards,


nekogaohtra280

Retro Enthusiast and Founder of the RetroTechCollection Wiki over at https://retrotechcollection.com

This is Akira Kogune from Japan.(ID nekogahora280)
Right off the bat, my adapter is malfunctioning.
When I switch my Carrera 040 to F mode,
the screen remains gray except for the Finder menu.
It still worked in M mode, but now it no longer works in M mode either. The SE30 works fine in S mode.
I've reinstalled System 7.1 several times, but the problem persists. Has anyone else had the same issue?
I'm wondering whether sending it to Germany and having it checked for symptoms is the best way to do this.
I'd appreciate your feedback if you read this.
I suspected a problem with my Carrera 040 and replaced it with my old DayStar adapter.
The S, M, and F modes switched properly, and the benchmark software ran, so I knew the Carrera 040 was still working. Of course, the screen is terrible, with a grid pattern.

Akira Kogune

Dear Bolle,Greetings. I am contacting you upon the recommendation regarding the adapter for using the Carrera040 with an SE/30. I reside in Japan and would like to inquire whether it is possible to proceed with a transaction. I look forward to your kind response.Sincerely, ID nekogahora280

Finally added an eMac to my collection... time to model and build miniatures at 48 (not printed yet) and 22 percent (photo side by side).

Old speakers from an old 2006-2008 iMac will work great for the 48 percent size. Experimenting with speaker grille hole sizes.

Anyone in the UK want a huge pile of retro gear?

I saw your post about your PC Chips M326 motherboard. I have one of these that I don't need anymore. It worked fine when I used it about a year and a half ago. It's a v5.3 revision. The AMD 386-40 is soldered onto the motherboard and I have an IIT 387 math coprocessor installed. The Varta battery was removed. There is a 132-pin socket, but I was unable to get 486DLC working in it. Asking price is $50 plus shipping if you are interested.

Discovered modern software for connecting AFP shared directories -- Apple Share IP Browser.
This allows you to connect, for example, from System Software 7.0.1 on Quarda 950 to the general AFP catalog on Netatalk.

Love your YT channel!

My Vintage Mac Collection:
Macintosh IIx
Macintosh Plus
Macintosh SE FDHD
Macintosh LC II
iMac G3 Graphite
iMac G3 Lime
PowerMac G4 Mirrored Drive Doors
PowerMac G4 Quicksilver
PowerMac G4 Graphite x2
Mac Pro
MessagePad 130 (Not really a Mac...)
PowerBook 140 (In pieces...)
PowerBook Duo 230
Powerbook 520
iBook G4 12" (I can't remember how to put it back together...)
2007 MacBook Pro 15.4" (Now with irreparable motherboard damage.)

So, some ******* on eBay is selling Macintosh Classic Reloaded boards, in specific violation of the Creative Commons Non-Commercial license and even stripped part of the silkscreen off that even identifies it as my board.

MacEffects is the only commercial vendor, thus far, permitted to sell the Classic Reloaded.

If you want to help out and report the item as fraudulent or counterfeit, please look up the ebay seller 'svintag'.

I will be filing a VeRO complaint, in due course.

Catching up, looking around...

Upgrading Powerbook G3 Lombard 333 HDD to SSD through trial and error and help from this forum. Restoring old Deck II 2.5.1 music projects from my days using a Power Mac 6100