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A/UX 2K14 Notes

Posted on February 17, 2014February 8, 2018 by chrisa

Since AUX Penelope has been shut down, I’m going to jot down some details about where you can get A/UX software and commands you need to get going with your shiny old A/UX system.

Hardware:

At this point you want a full 68040 Mac like the Quadra 650, 700, 800, or 9xx, they can still be had on eBay relatively easily. If you want to use a luggable you’re stuck with an SE/30 which is B&W. Get yourself a decent amount of RAM and a supported CD-ROM.
KB/Mouse: Any ADB KB & mouse you can find should work like a champ. Im toying with picking up the GeeThree PS/2->ADB adapter so I can eliminate the old physical mouse as my

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MVNOs Part 2: For you Sprint and Verizon users

Posted on January 4, 2014April 7, 2021 by chrisa

In my original article I let you know what options there are for those of you who wanted to switch to discounted phone provider (also known as an MVNO) in the US to save some moolah, but I focused mainly on carriers who operated on the AT&T and T-mobile GSM networks. Since then I’ve gotten some good experiences with two other MVNOs and wanted to share my findings; one for all those of you who think you HAVE to be on Verizon’s network (and if you live outside a major Metro area you’re probably right). And another which seems to be redefining low-cost quality cell service and combining cellular and wifi calling working on your cell phone amazingly well. So …