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  1. R

    Resolved Correct icon file properties for Tiger?

    I got an old new iMac running the last version of Tiger that it just can. I’m having trouble figuring out what the correct format of app icons for Finder would be, because the behavior I now see appears somewhat inconsistent. I’m used to changing document and app icons in more recent OS systems...
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    • 10.4.11 customisation customize icons imacg4 powerpc system icons tiger
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    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
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    Resolved Trouble connecting iMac G4 on Tiger to www/LAN (is hardware broken?)

    I just got a 17" 1GHz 1GB RAM iMac G4 and updated it to the newest Tiger that it can run. Router is a TeleWell tw-eav510. I don't have much experience with integrating old and new tech and I'm having problems getting the iMac online. Actually I don't necessarily need it to connect to the...
    • Riku7
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    • 10.4 ethernet imac g4 internet lan network powerpc ppc tiger wifi
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  3. R

    Resolved Nocturnal distraction-free writing in Tiger?

    I've just joined the club, as I managed to track down a neat 17" iMac G4. I wanted to mostly have it as a writing platform for late nights. On my main computer, I've used OmmWriter and FocusWriter because of these very important points: Distraction free: Full screen; None or barely any...
    • Riku7
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    • 10.4 imac g4 powerpc ppc software tiger vintage word processing writing
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
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    Can I play old games on my new MacBook Pro?

    I'd like to play some old games, namely the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series (2, 3 and 4). These games were made for PowerPC based Macs, therefore the newest macOS does not support them. I read that I can purchase OSX Snow Leopard and I can install it to a VirtualBox/VMWware/Parallels virtual...
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    Running Intel Apps on PowerPC

    So back when Apple sold both PPC and Intel, you had Rosetta to run your PPC apps on Intel. So could we possibly write something that did the opposite, and ran Intel apps on PowerPC? AFAIK Rosetta didn't emulate anything, so it should not only be possible, but maybe at an acceptable speed as...
  6. bobesch

    Cyberduck for Cloud-Access

    Recently I found out, that the latest Cyberduck-App for Intel-Macs supports two-way autentification for Dropbox, Googledrive and others. I've mailed the developers, if the PowerPC version of Cyberduck could get this feature too (currently there's only/at least webDAV-support). He answered, that...
    • bobesch
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    • cloud cyberduck dropbox googledrive powerpc ppc
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
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    Writing Software for PowerPC?

    Hi PowerPC Users! I've got quite an important question regarding PowerPC software available for iBooks. i'll be an owner of an iBook G3 Clamshell very soon and will be doing my best to keep in as good condition but give it some use. Although I'll have some internet/networking via the Airport...
    • Tunster
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    • application markdown panther powerpc writing
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
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    New to PowerPC-world. I need help. Massive problems.

    Ok so hi everybody. This is my first ever post here. To make a long story short, my cousin moved out and was about to throw away his Powerbook G4 but I took it instead. I have a really good Windows stationary computer so i wanted a laptop for school. 1.67Ghz 1GB RAM 15'' 2005 The main...
  9. AmazingHenry

    Any Reason to Use TFF Over WebKit?

    OK, this isn't really a problem, kinda just asking for opinions. I noticed that in my web browser poll, the top browser was TenFourFox. For me, at least, LWK is much faster. So, how come so many of you use TFF over WebKit? @eyoungren told me it was because TFF was more customizable. I'm curious...
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    • browser leopard-webkit lwk powerpc ppc tenfourfox web browser
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  10. AmazingHenry

    The G3 Challenge

    UPDATE: Trying to get the software installed now. Unfortunately, I seem to have terrible luck when it comes to things like this, so I'm getting error messages. But I figured it out before, so there must be a way! So, I have decided that, starting Tuesday, I am going to try and use my G3...
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    • ibook ibook clamshell ibook g3 ibook g3 clamshell is it obsolete powerpc ppc
    • Replies: 84
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  11. AmazingHenry

    Seriously Speed Up Leopard

    After looking around for some tips on speeding up Leopard (I just installed it on a 700MHz Mac), I found this really interesting article. With 2 Terminal commands, you can really speed up Leopard. Do this in addition to the other optimizations and you have a really speedy computer. I'm sure...
  12. AmazingHenry

    Some Useful AppleScripts

    EDIT: Made a Spotlight script with the help of @eyoungren and @Intell. Thanks for your help! Before reading: This isn't specifically PowerPC related but these only work on PowerPC, and they're made to help out with PowerPC projects, so I'll post them here. Anyway, on to the main post! So, I've...
  13. AmazingHenry

    Leopard Market Update (Way Off-Topic Now)

    EDIT: It's looking like I will continue to develop it. Existing copies will still continue to work, however the website will remain down. I'm working on a brand new, rewritten Leopard Market. EDIT: I'm done with the Leopard Market. It is no more and all copies will stop working sometime on...
  14. Adamscomputerrepair

    Using Mountain Lion Beyond Its Expiration Date

    I'm using a 2006 MacBook Pro C2D. It has a 17 inch monitor which in my opinion is amazing. Given I have a PowerBook G4, a 2009 MacBook, and a 2009 iMac, this is actually my first and only MacBook Pro. I tried TRMJIJ's upgrade to Yosemite (Mainly cause I had success with it back when I had an 08...
  15. AmazingHenry

    Resolved Dead iBook G4?

    2 days ago, my iBook G4 was working fine. The optical drive was acting up (occasional noises, having trouble ejecting discs) but no other problems. Then, suddenly, it stopped working. It simply does nothing when the power button is pressed. I have tried multiple outlets for the plug and it has...
  16. AmazingHenry

    What Web Browser do You Use?

    Out of curiosity: What web browser do you use on your PowerPC Mac? I know most people use many different browsers, but which one do you use most? Or which one is your default? I'm guessing TenFourFox will be the most common, with Leopard-WebKit just behind it. Put your answer in the poll above...
  17. AmazingHenry

    Operating Systems for PowerPC Macs

    NOTE: 2021 overhaul updates and remarks supersede the original WikiPost. Several details have changed. Props to @AmazingHenry for setting up this WikiPost. OVERVIEW For future reference, I thought it would be a good idea to have a list of all of the operating systems that we can put on our...
  18. AmazingHenry

    Find Old Versions of Apple Apps

    I'm sure some (if not most) of you know about this, but for those who don't, this is a great place to find old Apple software: http://ftp.iinet.net.au/pub/apple/ You won't believe all that they have. Old versions of iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, iTunes, AppleWorks, Pages, Keynote, iCal (before it was...
  19. AmazingHenry

    iOS SDK for PowerPC

    Interesting find. Was browsing the Macintosh Garden and I found a version of the iOS/iPhone OS SDK for PowerPC. It's version 2.2.1, so it's too old for any serious work, but it's probably fun if you have an older iPhone. Download it here. I haven't tested it yet but I assume you need Xcode 3.1...
  20. AmazingHenry

    Is PowerPC Better Than Old Intel Macs?

    So, I have a PowerMac G5 that I'm currently using as a main Mac. I was thinking about moving to my late 2006 iMac with a Core 2 Duo 1.83GHz. It has a broken screen, but I can connect it to one of my ACDs. But is it really the right thing to do? Firefox will soon be discontinuing support for 10.6...
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