- 1. OS9 Retail CD and Update must not be confused
- (Software hints)
- Many Clamshell Owners don't posess the original Software installation and restore CD (orange or grey) any more. If you plan to install OS9 (some say they best OS ever) keep an eye out for the orginal ...
- 2. Firmware update
- (Hardware hints)
- The iBook Firmware Update 4.1.7 will only run on iBook computers running Mac OS 9.1 from a local drive. If you are using Mac OS X you must boot from a local Mac OS 9.1 writeable partition (not a CD, or ...
- 3. Updates for OS9
- (Software hints)
- The OS9 software which came with the iBook has to be updated via an active internet connection (software update). If you want to save some time, you can download also all necessary updates from Apple ...
- 4. Goodbye, www.BlueberryiBook.com
- (Trivia)
- One of the first beloved Clamshell websites, www.BlueberryiBook.com, which provided a lot of information, is gone. When i got my first iBook it was the first resource of information. No longer updated ...
- 5. OSX Panther customized installation
- (Software hints)
- Who wants to install more current software on his Clamshell iBook needs at least OSX Panther 10.3. The following has to be considered: 1. RAM equipment: Panther is even executable on a 300Mhz Clamshell, ...
- 6. New battery won't charge - PRAM capacitor problem
- (Hardware hints)
- ... the red power and reset buttons and is used to keep the date and time for a short while when the battery is changed. When it is not longer working it disturbs the charging process. The PRAM capacitor ...
- 7. Will my iBook run OS 8.6?
- (Software hints)
- ... can install MacOS 8.6 - whether or not Firmware update 4.1.7f4 is already installed or not. You will find this ROM Revion also on several iMac, PowerMac G3 and G4 computers released until late autumn 1999. ...
- 8. LaCie Firewire speakers
- (Accessories)
- The LaCie Firewire Speakers look pretty good and don't need an AC adapter because they are bus-powered. If you own a firewire Clamshell this might be the right choice. There connecting cable between the ...
- 9. Internet Browser for the Clamshell iBook
- (Software hints)
- There are only a few Internet Browsers for outdated MacOS, which are subject to continuous develepment - such as Classilla and iCab for OS 9, iCab for OSX 10.3 and 10.4 plus TenFourFox for 10.4. Camino ...
- 10. Earthquake delays iBook delivery
- (Trivia)
- On September, 21. 1999, the date of the iBook delivery a major earthquake of magnitude 7.6 shook Taiwan. There were approximately 2300 dead persons, almost 10000 buildings collapsed, about 7500 were ...
- 11. Rowan Dean, Sydney Morning Herald
- (iBook arguments)
- In an industry that values style and fashion, our young company had barely celebrated its first birthday when I realised its technology already looked out of date. The multicoloured clamshell shape of ...
- 12. Clamshell Purchase Advisor
- (Hardware hints)
- The clamshell iBooks have not been manufactured since 2001 and can therefore only be purchased used. The largest offer can be found on Ebay Since the models are more than 20 years old, it is definitely ...