From: Martin Joseph (NT_at_stillnewt.org)
Date: Thu Feb 16 2006 - 09:32:24 PST
On Feb 16, 2006, at 6:34 AM, Owen Collins wrote:
>
> ....I'll eventually try OS X 10.2.x (I think that's as high as a
> Wallstreet will
> do)....
That's true, unless Xpostfacto is involved. With XPF you can run Tiger
also. At least 384M ram is recommended...
>
> I agree the PB wallstreet is a great Newton connection device because
> it
> has an IRDA port and the mac serial port as well. Considering they came
> out in 96-97 I think it would make sense that they are compatible.
>
> To install with the IRDA port all you need is Jerome Vernet(Ih ope I
> spelled that right) IRDA Package installer.
>
> To do serial you just need a mac serial cable.
This is really what we used to call the "peripheral 8" cable or the
imagewriter cable. Essentially it's a mini din 8 at both ends. You
can usually find these at in junk store (goodwill?).
>
> BTW to put OS X on this machine you would need to use Xpostfacto.<snip>
True, if you want to go beyond 10.2.8.
Also, if you are looking for a Wallstreet, the 14" active screen is
essential IMO. Also, this is one of the best built and most
serviceable laptops ever made...
Best laptop keyboard also!
Marty
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