- 1. Ubuntu Linux 8.04 Hardy Heron
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- It is possible to install the free recent version of Ubuntu Linux,8.04 Hardy Heron on the Clamshell iBook. The PowerPC Desktop version needs at least 256MB RAM, i've installed it without problems on a 300MHZ ...
- 2. OSX Panther customized installation
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- ... Panther license make certain that he does not acquire a model-bound version for a G4 iBook, which is not executable on a G3. 3. OSX 10.3 can be installed also on a small 3GB harddisk. A slim installation ...
- 3. XPostFacto brings Tiger to original iBook
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- ... can replace the standard optical drive with a DVD-ROM, for example the one from the 466mhz Clamshell. XPostfacto is installed under the current operating system as a DMG file for OSX or a OS9 SIT file. ...
- 4. MacOSX Tiger 10.4 - CD and DVD versions
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- Mac OSX 10.4 Tiger is the last version that can be installed on Clamshell G3 iBooks with a firewire port, because OSX 10.5 Leopard doesn't support the G3 Processor. Ony the Retail Version of Tiger on ...
- 5. MAMP: Macintosh, Apache, Mysql + PHP
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- ... a matter of seconds on your Mac OS X computer, be it PowerBook or iMac. Like similar packages from the Windows- and Linux-world, MAMP comes free of charge. Download MAMP MAMP is installed in the typical ...
- 6. Will my iBook run OS 8.6?
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- ... 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. ...
- 7. Harman Kardon Soundsticks for your iBook
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- ... the iBook: The iSub will not work with you Clamshell running MacOS 9. When OSX Panther or Tiger is installed, you will notice that the iSub and the poor integrated 1W Mono Speaker are totally out of sync. ...
- 8. Harddisks larger than 128GB
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- ... disks. If a 160GB hard drive is installed, the Clamshell will only recognise it as a 128GB HD. If you want to use the full capacity, only a workaround helps. Place the hard drive in an external ...
- 9. Harddrive upgrade
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- The first iBook came with a 3 GB HD, which was a fair balance because MacOS needed only 500 MB space. The next revision in February 2000 had a 6 GB HD installed, the final second Edition sported a 10 ...
- 10. Clamshell Unboxing Part 2: The contents
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- The subsequent part of the Clamshell Unboxing series describes the contents of the box. You are on the edge of your seat with anticipation when the assessories box shows up which is placed in a rounded ...
- 11. Beep Codes at startup
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- If you hear several beeps instead of the startup-chime - this is an error code: 1 one beep: There is no RAM installed 2 Two beeps: a EDO-RAM module installed The iBooks only works with SDRAM SO-DIMMS. ...
- 12. Applejack troubleshooting utility
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- When you have installed at least OSX 10.2 on your iBook, please take a look at the Freeware Tool Applejack. In most cases concerning startup-problems applejack can help, and you don't have to use your original ...
- 13. 466 SE Indigo "Cybook
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- ... installed in Display housing. 7 LEDs in series installed in lower case. Positive lead from DC-IN jack to switch Lead from switch to Fuse Fuse Connects to both Chains of 7 LEDs Both chains ...
- 14. 256 or 512MB RAM Expansion?
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- ... 512MB Modules will work with the iBook. You should check the following things before the installation of a new RAM module: 1. Firmware upgrade installed? Firmwareupgrade 4.17f is necessary for 256MB ...
- 15. Small Clamshell Movie Theater
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- ... Box supports the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II audio formats used with DVD movies - the connection is via the Firewire port. The basis for real cinema sound! At least OSX 10.4 Tiger must be installed ...
- 16. My Powerberry 466MHz Firewire Mod
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- ... because there is no housing opening for the Firewire connection. If you take a close look at a 300Mhz logic board with 4MB graphics memory that was installed in the Blueberry and Tangerine iBooks, you ...
- 17. iBook secrets: Logicboard RAM ressources
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- The clamshell iBook's logic board, which is based on the Unified Motherboard Architecture (UMA), still has untapped reserves: For cost reasons, initially only 32MB RAM (later 64MB RAM) was installed ...
- 18. Nanosaur Game
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- The bloodless first-person shooter "Nanosaur", which is also suitable for children, was already supplied with the iMac and is also available on the iBook software CD, but has to be installed later. The ...
- 19. Clamshell Purchase Advisor
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- ... hard drive (20,40,60,80 GB) installed, which will cost more accordingly. If you don't dare to do handicrafts, invest more money in an already expanded clamshell iBook. The memory equipment is also different. ...
- 20. Replace trackpad cable
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- ... is usually not available, but with a little skill the cable can be removed and reinstalled. The trackpad cable can be exposed by carefully cutting open the thin metal cover on the inside with small nail ...