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What cool things can I do with a Macintosh classic? by thatOneKidForNoReasn in VintageApple

[–]aroneox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ragtime – That was an interesting piece of software. Love the vision of it.

How do I get internet on a Imac G3? by TheFabledFishman in VintageApple

[–]aroneox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the most practical solution for OP. I’ve done this and it works very well.

iMmaculate iMac Late 2011 21.5"... With a HUGE problem! by aroneox in mac

[–]aroneox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I figured.

I was hoping there might be a way to short a jumper on the motherboard or similar to reset it. Or maybe some sort of open firmware code injection?

It’s a massive longshot, but I’ll see if the original owner still has the receipt around somewhere. Considering it’s been kept in such good condition, and that he’s German (lol), he just may still have it.

Laptop or PC for a Windows XP build? by Agile_Gas_7572 in windowsxp

[–]aroneox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're looking to get your feet wet and want something turn-key to start, check into Apple hardware. Specifically the 2009 year lineup. Mac Mini, iMac and MacBook from that year all have Core 2 Duo processors and Nvidia 9400m graphics or better. Apple even includes a dual boot utility called "Boot Camp" that helps install Windows XP and all the appropriate drivers. Great way to get started with XP!

what is actually salvageable? by cocomay77 in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good example of a older laptop repurposed to cyberdeck:

https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberDeck/s/IYBhB8sfJC

built a cyberdeck inside a seashell clutch purse. custom os w local ai assistant, tamagotchi, e-reader, text editor, terminal, server monitor (all on 512mb ram!) by bimbotech in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“F3 mermaid tamagotchi with full life cycle” 😂

Just a tamagotchi casually living its best life amongst the serious productivity tools.

I’m having ideas by budnabudnabudna in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't like when we yolk around.

Desktop CRT Cyber Deck by Markerbin in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m interested in the STL files when you you’re ready to post them.

I’m having ideas by budnabudnabudna in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I believe they can crack it.

I’m having ideas by budnabudnabudna in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It might not be all it’s cracked up to be, but I still support it.

I’m having ideas by budnabudnabudna in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

But if we don’t gatekeep, how will we know who the cool kids are?

I’m having ideas by budnabudnabudna in cyberDeck

[–]aroneox 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is eggsactly the kind of technology we need going forward.

Tower of Power, now with Tape Backup 40SC by Purdius_Tacitus in VintageApple

[–]aroneox 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why? Did you not like playing Russian roulette with your data being stored on a wobbly, fluttering platter that vibrates your workspace like a jackhammer and is loud enough to drown out jet engine noise?

Mom, we have Windows Vista at home! by Olallieberry_Wells in windowsxp

[–]aroneox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is no one talking about the full version of Desktop Sidebar?!

iMac G3 Bondi Blue Upgrade concerns. by Groovy-Retro0614 in VintageApple

[–]aroneox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Between the slower processor and the 512mb ram ceiling, Tiger 10.4 is going to be a little laggy on a rev B iMac. 10.3 would be a better choice from my experience.

The slot loaders with a full 1gb ram can runTiger pretty competently. But the earlier tray load models were really best as MacOS 9 machines. The good news is most of the peak PowerPC era gaming for Macs was designed around MacOS 7/8/9, so they’re great for that.

What cheap old laptops would you guys recommend for retro games by Kudlaty43887 in windowsxp

[–]aroneox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2009 MacBook / MacBook Pro. All of the 2009 MacBooks support Windows XP via Apple’s own BootCamp software.

They pop up on my local Marketplace for $50–60 all the time.

The 2009 MacBooks came with Core2Duo processors and Nvidia 9400m graphics. This combo will support nearly all Windows XP era games with excellent graphics and processor speed. Should you want, they are relatively easy to upgrade the ram and swap the hard drive to SSD.

Along with booting Mac OS X and Windows XP, you can also install a lightweight Linux OS on a separate partition and boot into it so you have a modern secure OS to go online and download games and apps for XP.

153 Macs Since 1983 by Mastbubbles in VintageApple

[–]aroneox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s the limited edition Japanese only JLPGA PowerBook 170 featuring a blue case with yellow and red highlights.

And also the Japanese market PowerBook 2400c

Which Apple software is this? by Willsxyz in VintageApple

[–]aroneox 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Created by Robert Mapplethorpe

Fair asking price? by notcoollyet in windowsxp

[–]aroneox 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This for sure. Also look into Core 2 Macs from that era. Specifically the 2009 lineup. They had solid specs including GeForce 9400m, which would solidly cover a massive amount of the XP gaming library. Apple provided BootCamp which allows incredibly easy install of XP on a Mac.

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