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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. AmazingHenry

    TenFourFox 45 is Here!

    OK, TenFourFox (or is it tenFOUR Fox?) 45 has just been released! It's running much faster on my PowerMac G5, and there isn't any noticeable difference on my iBook G4. It's faster, if anything :)! I haven't tried it on my other PowerPC Macs yet. What's your experience with the new TenFourFox...
  7. E

    youtube on powerpc?

    As we all know because of flash youtube runs poorly on any powermac. So i was wondering what solutions you guys have!
  8. bobesch

    Note-Taking App for PPC and "above"

    After preparing an iBookG4 1.33 with an mSATA-upgrade for my son as a birthday present and for use at first-year student I've been looking for a comprehensive, non-distracting, all-in-one, fast and versatile note-taking app for PPC, which is capable of "handshaking" to it's intel-mac successors...
  9. C

    Xenon Alpha G5

    Hey everyone. I'm not exactly sure where I should have posted this but figured since its PowerPC, some of you fans that have G5 hardware around maybe be able to take a shot at this. Hopefully this section should be okay. I was looking to see if there is anyone here who is familiar with...
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    • powermac powerpc remoterecoveries sdk xbox xenon xenon alpha
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  10. bobesch

    Handbrake and VLC on PowerPC

    I 've encountered this "32-bit Handbrake asking for a 32-bit VLC" issue today. Couldn't really figure out, how to solve the problem when reading this thread: "32 bit PPC version of Handbrake not recognizing PPC version of VLC"...
  11. O

    How much would this PowerMac sell for?

    I'm thinking of selling my PowerMac G4 Quicksilver on Ebay to buy a Macbook with a Intel processor. How much would this PowerMac sell for? Here are the specs: - Airport Card - 512MB RAM - 2 Hard Drives (20GB, 18GB) - Running Leopard (I'll probably sell the official Leopard CD with box) - 1 GHz...
  12. ReventonPro

    Open Firmware help

    I'm trying to boot Leopard off a USB drive on my Early 2004 iBook G4. Using the command: boot usb1/disk@1,\\tbxi I receive the following information: load-size=0 adler32=1 LOAD-SIZE is too small ok So, I ask, what exactly does this mean? My machine is equipped with only 256 MB of RAM, do...
    • ReventonPro
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    • error ibook g4 leopard leopard 10.5 load-size powerpc ppc
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  13. Gamer9430

    What Apps Do You Use on OS X Tiger?

    THIS IS A WIKIPOST- Please add the apps you use on tiger to the list below! On behalf of @gavinstubbs09 and the rest of the PowerPC Archive Team, we're looking for apps that we can add to the Tiger section of the Archive. As anyone who has visited the website in search of software, most of it...
    • Gamer9430
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    • 10.4.11 archive os x 10.4 powerpc software tiger
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  14. imthatmvrk

    Hmm.. What If?

    Hey Guys! I kinda want to throw this out, but my friend and I both use PowerPC macs everyday and we were thinking about programs for our systems saying that macOS is going to use a new file system. Basically I have a question, What if you just complied a program for PPC? Take Google Chrome for...
  15. Adamscomputerrepair

    Is PowerPC Obsolete in 2016?

    I posted this for 3 reasons: 1, I want to show you guys some things I've tried out and want some new tricks that you've tried. 2, I want your opinion on whether these gloriously old beauties are obsolete. 3, I am shamelessly promoting my new channel sparked tech. So, what is your opinion? Is...
  16. B

    OS 10.5 disk -- which one

    Am the new owner of an old G5 dual 2 GHz machine. This thing is awesome. Looking to get an install disk so I can install a larger HD. It's my understanding you have to use a DVD to re-install. If so, are there any special versions needed? I see prices on eBay ranging from $25 - $100. Any help is...
  17. tevion5

    PowerPC Production - Rock Solid Demo Machine

    With my main gear still down in Dublin while I'm up the country for the summer, I've taken the time to set my G5 Quad up in a comfy and appealing manned. With a warm room, big solid desk and the luxury of using genuine PPC tech I have no exuses to stay away from the DAW over the next few months...
    • tevion5
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    • audio logic logic pro 9 music powerpc ppc quad
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  18. S

    Which Add-Ons Are You Using With TenFourFox

    Currently I am using these for privacy / ad blocking - • BetterPrivacy • Bluhell Firewall • uBlock Origin • Disconnect Plus a few others, such as - • User Agent Switcher
    • sawpits
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    • add-ons powerpc security tenfourfox
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  19. paulcross22

    Uses for a PowerMac G5

    Hi Guys, So I'm failing miserably with saving money at the moment and I'm struggling not to buy older macs and it's just not happening and I'm lusting over other macs now, especially since my PowerBook G4 is now running almost as good as a low spec windows PC. I've seen a PowerMac G5 on eBay...
  20. paulcross22

    Gettting older unsupported apps running

    Hi Guys, Just a quick one- Is there anyway to get older unsupported apps working again? Like mobileme for example? Would there be anyway to get this running with iCloud? Or iChat - anyway to get this working with iMessage? Paul
    • paulcross22
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    • apps leopardapps old oldapps powerpc preinstalled unsupported
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
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