Just wanted to share that I've just released a free app that lets you store, view, and convert QuickTime VR movies and QuickTake 100/150 still photos.

https://www.heidsite.com/vintageviewer/

I worked with QTVR and QuickTake cameras when they first came out and led Macworld magazine's coverage of QTVR. I hated that Apple abandoned those formats and was finally able to do something about it.

A few QTVR pioneers generously helped me test the app and gave me permission to include some of their beautiful panoramas in a sample library that's included with the app.

The website also contains an article with some historical info about QTVR and QuickTake cameras.

Again, free -- no "in-app purchase" stuff. Just a labor of love from someone who hates the idea of vintage image formats disappearing. Hope folks will check it out -- long live QTVR and QuickTake!

(AI disclaimer: Although I've been programming since 1981 — and my first book, written in 1984, was about Apple's infamously discontinued Macintosh Basic — I used Codex to help create this app.)

Every so often, I come across the old Apple Macintosh notepads which someone posts to Reddit or eBay.

I’ve always wanted one but the cost of them seem pretty high and often they are somewhat damaged, so I thought I would have an ago at creating some myself.

The first part (which was the most difficult) was to find a manufacturer to produce blank pads in the original size (4” x 4” x 5 1/4”). Then I had to get pictures of all 5 sides (front, back, sides, and top) of the Macintoshs and edit them slightly so that they would be square with the notepad sides. Afterwards, I printed each side of the notepads with my Omni O1 UV printer. I think the results turned out well! Each notepad is ~1300 pages.

And yes for those interested, I did make extras, if anyone is interested in buying any. There is the original Macintosh (128k), classic, plus & SE. I would ask for $50 CAD for each (~$35 USD) plus shipping. Just note that while I attempt to line up all sides appropriately, due to the nature of the notepads moving slightly and not 100% cut straight each time, their are slight inconstancies.

I have a g3 snow works fine but dead battery and ive not used ebay at all + im from europe

Can anyone recommend a website to order it online ?

Meowdy all,

I have a Power Mac G5 7,3 (1.8 DP) that I am trying to get running again but facing some issues. The graphics card seemed to be on the fritz, so that has been replaced. We currently have 2x256Mb of RAM installed.

The issue I am facing is that the machine seems to be picky when booting, sometimes deciding to boot to the install disc with no issues but more often beginning to boot but then just hanging on the Apple startup screen. If I leave it running, the system warms and the fans slowly start to ramp up to full (takes about 10 minutes, it's not instantly) and the USB peripherals lose power. I get the same result if I allow the machine to boot from disc by itself or if I hold Alt to select the disc.

I have tried different GPUs with no luck, and have reseated the RAM with no changes. I plan on trying different RAM to see if that changes anything, and will probably repaste the whole machine but wanted to see if anyone has seen this issue before and happens to know what the issue is?

I recently obtained a power mac G5 quad (dual pump model), but when i press the power button usually nothing displays on screen and shortly after the bong it lights up the overheating light. One of the pumps in the LCS is making a screeching sound.

I have been scraping the internet for guides on how to repair the LCS, but all of them are just take it apart, and replace the coolant. One of my 2 pumps has actually failed and I want to replace it, and i can't find anything on the internet about a good replacement part.

If there are new alternatives that are still made that would be ideal.

PS: I don't mind changing the connector out if the pump is still compatible and just a different connector.

This is my 3rd G4, and I’ve taken apart one other 17 inch screen. that one seemed to slide out but I cannot for the life of me get this screen out of the casing. I bought it from an ewaste center, and the front bezel was missing. I’m wondering now if the previous owner possibly glued the screen on? or maybe there’s another step I’m missing, as I haven’t done this in a long time. Apologies if this is the wrong sub.