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Offline Tenacious

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Re: What fun can I have with MacOS8.1?
« on: January 29, 2008, 01:01:32 AM »
Unfortunately for Mac people, they don't have an all encompassing site like Aminet.  But there are some good sites from which to DL software:

www.pure-mac.com - - I've used this a lot
mac.org
macfreebees.tripod.com

If you can find it, "Reversi-The Eclipse" is the best implimentation of this game I've ever seen and its shareware.
 

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Re: What fun can I have with MacOS8.1?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2008, 04:45:47 PM »
It's funny how one of the greatest draws to Apple products for me is their hardware designs.  Not the chips and such but the cases and ergonomic details.

I just got a Quadra 605 working last night and it's cool!  With the correct monitor and keyboard mated to it, it looks like a prop from a Star Trek movie.  This thing should be exploring space!

I enjoyed setting up the HD and installing OS 7.5.5.  I'm haft tempted to max out the memory.  Now if I could just get a decent optical mouse or trackball.

Another site to add to my list above is Jag's House.  There's lots of great info and links.
 

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Re: What fun can I have with MacOS8.1?
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2008, 10:32:08 PM »
Thanks Invisix.

I found a Performa 475 (same as 605) too.  The battery was gone so I bought one fromRadio Shack.  After tax, these go for $18 now (more than I paid for some computers, grin).

I have way too many Macs.  I think I'm going to keep 3 and try to find a good home for the rest.  Any takers in my area?