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General Computers and Gaming / Re: Computers General
Last post by VonDaab - Today at 09:43:50 AMI am counting myself quite lucky today.
I had completely forgotten that I still got the original PRAM batteries in my iMacs, some post on reddit of an exploded battery and completely totaled motherboard reminded me of this.
Got home and immediately cracked open my imacs, and somehow both batteries were intact. Even the second one with a Maxell that apparently is quite prone to leaking.
Bondi Blue is an original launch, 233mhz, Revision A, with the 2mb Ati Rage IIc.
Green one is of the Fruity Colors, 333mhz with the 6mb Ati Rage Pro Turbo. Both obviously Tray Loaders.
Bondi Blue had a HDD back when I received them, as some office was gonna toss them in the skip. Green one didn't have a drive, but I remember powering it up back then at it seemed functional.
I've ordered a Sata to IDE adapter, if I could get the Green one back in shape running off a 120gb SSD, but should be also looking for some sticks of ram too. I remember scavenging a 256mb stick of ram from the Green to the Bondi Blue, though 320mb combined is kinda overkill for OS 9 use. Being Rev.A, it supposedly supports only up to 384mb. Apparently the G3s support video ram upgrade too, as Bondi Blue has a stick of it, Green doesnt.
I had completely forgotten that I still got the original PRAM batteries in my iMacs, some post on reddit of an exploded battery and completely totaled motherboard reminded me of this.
Got home and immediately cracked open my imacs, and somehow both batteries were intact. Even the second one with a Maxell that apparently is quite prone to leaking.
Bondi Blue is an original launch, 233mhz, Revision A, with the 2mb Ati Rage IIc.
Green one is of the Fruity Colors, 333mhz with the 6mb Ati Rage Pro Turbo. Both obviously Tray Loaders.
Bondi Blue had a HDD back when I received them, as some office was gonna toss them in the skip. Green one didn't have a drive, but I remember powering it up back then at it seemed functional.
I've ordered a Sata to IDE adapter, if I could get the Green one back in shape running off a 120gb SSD, but should be also looking for some sticks of ram too. I remember scavenging a 256mb stick of ram from the Green to the Bondi Blue, though 320mb combined is kinda overkill for OS 9 use. Being Rev.A, it supposedly supports only up to 384mb. Apparently the G3s support video ram upgrade too, as Bondi Blue has a stick of it, Green doesnt.
#2
OS-tan Fan-Fics, Comics and Fan-Stuff / Re: teku-a-fool's collection
Last post by VonDaab - Yesterday at 03:03:59 PMDunno if this should go in the Free Cookies, or this thread.
#3
OS-tan Fan-Fics, Comics and Fan-Stuff / Re: Bella's OS-tan Artwork Thr...
Last post by Bella - May 26, 2026, 02:59:55 PMAfter finding out about the DEC'N Donuts I desperately need to draw the DEC-tans in Dunkin Donuts uniforms.
#4
OS-tan Fan-Fics, Comics and Fan-Stuff / Re: teku-a-fool's collection
Last post by VonDaab - May 26, 2026, 12:08:33 PMI was gonna downgrade my Panther G3 iMac to OS9, but now I'm tempted to try Cheetah.
#5
OS-tan Fan-Fics, Comics and Fan-Stuff / Re: teku-a-fool's collection
Last post by Goujer - May 25, 2026, 10:47:05 PMQuote from: tekuafool on May 24, 2026, 09:14:49 PMI don't know what it is but I've fallen in love with this catgirl, hmm.
You draw her like a goddess, I'm all here for it!
#6
General Computers and Gaming / Re: Computers General
Last post by Goujer - May 25, 2026, 10:44:43 PMMost G4 Macs can run OS9. But if it's one of the newer models you may need to get a modded install disk.
I used to love repairing old Macs. My own iBook G4 is waiting for me in my storage unit. I have to replace the backlight though. I should find her again.
I always wanted to try MorphOS or some of the other OSes on my old Macs.
I used to love repairing old Macs. My own iBook G4 is waiting for me in my storage unit. I have to replace the backlight though. I should find her again.
I always wanted to try MorphOS or some of the other OSes on my old Macs.
#7
General Computers and Gaming / Re: Computers General
Last post by VonDaab - May 25, 2026, 11:15:27 AMOS 9 is neat, even if very shortlived OS. Not sure where they draw the line in support though, that is how modern hardware can run it.
#8
General Computers and Gaming / Re: Computers General
Last post by tekuafool - May 25, 2026, 10:13:18 AMAll this drawing of the macOS girls made me want to try out the operating systems themselves on bare metal (have some in virtual machines but it is not enough).
Recently got a iBook G4 since I want to try either Mac OS 9, Tiger or MorphOS, even. It didn't come with a battery nor a power cable, and something is rattling inside. So, want it or not, I'll have to open it but that will have to wait.
Then got a Macbook Pro, replaced the disk drive with a HDD/SSD adapter and installed Lion, Mavericks and El Capitan.
And a Mac mini for Catalina.
Recently got a iBook G4 since I want to try either Mac OS 9, Tiger or MorphOS, even. It didn't come with a battery nor a power cable, and something is rattling inside. So, want it or not, I'll have to open it but that will have to wait.
Then got a Macbook Pro, replaced the disk drive with a HDD/SSD adapter and installed Lion, Mavericks and El Capitan.
And a Mac mini for Catalina.
#9
OS-tan Fan-Fics, Comics and Fan-Stuff / Re: teku-a-fool's collection
Last post by tekuafool - May 25, 2026, 10:09:04 AMThinking about it, I'm not sure why I went with a muscular build but I'm not complaining.
#10
OS-tan Fan-Fics, Comics and Fan-Stuff / Re: teku-a-fool's collection
Last post by Bella - May 24, 2026, 10:21:33 PMCheetah-tan is so damn underrated!! She's a long time favorite of mine and I adore the way you draw her, muscular & topheavy will forever be my headcanon for her because of your art. ^_^
The print leggings are also a great touch. ^___^
The print leggings are also a great touch. ^___^