[DM-MUG] old apple computer start up problem

[Michael R. Hoffmann]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Macintosh

Might help.

Mike Hoffmann
On Jan 25, 2007, at 8:36 AM, CW Smith wrote:

>
> On Jan 24, 2007, at 7:39 PM, Matthew W. wrote:
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>> The Beige G3 (Desktop/Tower) was introduced in Nov. 1997.
>>
>> MW
>
> That's true of course, Matt. Thank you for pointing that out.
>
> However, when Cindy wrote that she couldn't find the name on the  
> computer, I immediately thought of the Blue & White, Yikes,  
> Sawthooth, Gigabit, Quicksilver, and Mirrored Drive Door models,  
> none of which has a name printed on the front of the machine. The  
> Beiges all have "Power Macintosh G3" printed plainly on the front.
>
> In any case, we need more information from the original poster  
> before we can proceed any further.
>
>
>
>> On Jan 24, 2007, at 1:18 PM, CW Smith wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 21, 2007, at 4:33 PM, Csgsew at aol.com wrote:
>>>
>>>>  When I start my 1996 Apple ...
>>>>
>>>> I cant seem to find the name of it either...seems it was the  
>>>> newer version right after the G3.
>>>
>>> Hmmm ... If it was built in 1996 it wouldn't be a G3. Does it say  
>>> anything on the front like "Performa 5400/200" or "Power  
>>> Macintosh 6400/200" ?
>>>
>>> If it is a G3 or G4 (1998-2003), perhaps a description of the  
>>> machine (color scheme, shape & color of the CD-ROM door, general  
>>> shape of the case, etc.) would help us identify the machine to  
>>> better help you. Or you could find the serial number on the back  
>>> of the machine for reference.
>>>
>>> Happy to help, just need more information.
>>>
>>> Peace,
>>> CW
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