Re: [NTLK] OT - PowerBook OS Level to be a Newt Accessory?

From: Woody Smith <woodysmith_at_comcast.net>
Date: Wed Jun 04 2008 - 16:25:59 EDT

I would use at least 8.6 with that PB. I think that because it is a
Power PC you may need at least 8.0
With the 9 installed you can use a Wavelan silver and it will be
recognized as an airport card.

Woody

On Jun 4, 2008, at 2:19 PM, Steve wrote:

>
> I found a PowerBook 3400c for $42 (200MHz, 80mb RAM, 2gb HD) so I
> snapped it
> up. It has no install discs but it has OS 9 on it.
>
> Since it's "new" to me, I want to wipe it clean and use it
> exclusively for
> some Newton/eMate development* and support tasks. Can anyone say if
> it's
> better to stick with the OS 9 load, or should I wipe it clean and do
> OS
> 7.6.1?
>
>
> Yes, I've searched a bit through http://marc.info/?
> l=newtontalk&r=1&w=2
>

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