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Links From Around the Web

Some links from around the Web: – A poor man’s Final Scratch explains how to make a turntable out of an old mouse. – This Google Maps mod adds a 2D GIS ortho viewer written in Java. – And if you can’t get enough Linux or Gmail combine the two and run Linux on Gmail.

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Mac OS 10.3.9 Introduces Java Segmentation Fault (Updated 3x)

Some users are reporting problems after installing Mac OS 10.3.9 and Apple has posted a workaround for the Java Segmentation error plaguing many users. Read More…

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Ask PowerPage: Olympus TDA and PowerBook

I am a lucky owner of a new Olympus R1018 TDA (tough digital assistant) and my main computer is a PowerBook. It comes with Windows ce.net or Linux. Since the Bluetooth support is not finished in Linux, I’ve settled for ce.net for now. It took me quite a few hours but I did get the […]

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Ask PowerPage: PowerBook G4 Operating Temperature (Updated 3x)

PowerPage reader Phil asks: What is the normal operating temperature of a PowerBook G4 15″ AL 1.25. Right now the CPU temperature is 138. The power Supply is 145. I never hear the fan. Is this normal? Here at work I drive a 20″ DVI LCD. Read More…

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MCE Converts Tray-Loading iBook G3 into 8x Slot-Loading SuperDrive

MCE Technologies (a PowerPage sponsor) today announced an 8X DVD-Recordable slot-loading internal SuperDrive upgrade to replace the tray-loading drive in the Apple 12″ and 14″ iBook G3. The MCE 8x Slot-Loading SuperDrive for the iBook G3 is white to match the iBook’s color and replaces the original tray-loading drive. The MCE drive provides a simple […]