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worker127
Starting Member
1 Posts |
 Posted - 13 Jul 2002 : 12:57:06
I've just recieved a LS475 but know nothing about it. I have a few questions to ask. 1) can I download programs for it on my pc. 2) Is it good for anything or is it just too outdated. 3) Will it run linux, I haven't tried to get it to work yet and don't know what OS is on it. 4)Is there a site where I can get more info.
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oldmacman
Full Member
USA
713 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2002 : 13:44:08
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1) can I download programs for it on my pc
Yes. If you have System 7.5 or higher, you can read PC disks. However, you will need Stuffit Expander on the Mac to decompress archives and encoded files. quote:
2) Is it good for anything or is it just too outdated
Of course it's good for something. It can play games (see http://mac.the-underdogs.org/ ), do word processing, and serve as a webserver. quote:
3) Will it run linux, I haven't tried to get it to work yet and don't know what OS is on it.
It has a 68040 processor without a floating-point unit, and will therefore require a processor swap to a full '040 to run UNIX. See http://www.lowendmac.com/quadra/q605.shtml There is a mac68k port of Debian Linux, and there is also a port of NetBSD. Apple made a version of Unix called A/UX, but it's quite out of date. X is quite slow on Mac IIs and Quadras, so you'll probably want to stick with the command line. If you need an OS for it, Apple has released System 7.5.3 for use with older Macs, and there is a free update to System 7.5.5. quote:
4)Is there a site where I can get more info
See the Low End Mac link above. Official 68kMLA Music and NeXT Expert
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General, 4 star
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2002 : 19:36:27
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I've just recieved a LS475 but know nothing about it.
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LC 475
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enigmatik
Starting Member
5 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2002 : 10:49:21
These are great little machines.
What's interesting is that the connector J18 on the motherboard determines whether the machine is a LC475 ( no jumper) or Quadra 605 ( jumpered). Also, the LC of course has the LC case with the front foot to raise the case whereas the Quadra 605 has the mini-6100 looking case with the fat feet that stick out from the sides.Black Ops ninja
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~Coxy
Leader, Tactical Ops Unit
Australia
2822 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jul 2002 : 17:16:31
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feets
</nitpick>  BTW, 7.1 can read PC disks with PC Exchange s/w. ~Coxy - Leader, Tactical Operations Unit
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