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From: gl4317 on 17 Mar 2010 00:59
In article <160320100806218287%nospam(a)nospam.invalid>, nospam
<nospam(a)nospam.invalid> wrote:

> In article <t6mdnXsjwrxhBALWnZ2dnUVZ_gydnZ2d(a)speakeasy.net>, Norm
> <NOSPAM(a)nospam.invalid> wrote:
>
> > > It it were me, the G4 would probably get an upgrade to a really large hard
> > > drive, and become a built-in stereo system component.
> >
> > If time permits, would you please expand on this or provide a link(s).
> > I'm curious as to how this might work but know next to nothing about
> > using one's computer in the their stereo system.
>
> connect audio out jack to an input on the stereo
> copy music to internal hard drive
> run itunes


And if you really want to get involved, run a second audio cable between
the output lines and the computer, so that you can record music from the
stereo to the computer.

Run iTunes, or if you have a much older computer such as I have, you can
find other stuff that works on the older computers too. iTunes is nice,
but MP3 players have been around for the MacOS for a very long time.

I got a new, in box, including cellophane wrapped, edition of Toast
Titanium for MacOS 8.6 two years ago at a surplus sale. Sure, it runs on
an old MacOS, but old Macs are relatively cheap, and work fine for
something like this. Toast contains just about everything you need. The
edition I got even included all the cables for connecting your Mac to the
stereo, and a number of software tools to ease, for example, converting
your old 33 1/3 RPM record collection to MP3 files and the like by
recording them from the stereo into the computer. The complete system
install for the version I got (and remember this is for old Macs) runs a
few hundred megabytes, and includes about 2 pounds (over 1 kilogram) of
instruction manuals on how to use all the different tools.

Since your old computer is a G4 rather than the ancient thing I am using,
then you could do all kinds of interesting things with it wired as a
stereo system component. For example, if you have the type of Netflix
account that allows viewing videos on-line, you could plug your TV into
the video output jack, and use the G4 to play the videos onto your TV,
while playing the audio through your stereo.

Download your favorite radio programs as MP3 files from the radio station
web site, and play them whenever you want, as often as you want (your
mileage may vary with participation of various radio stations and their
programs).

--
-Glennl
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From: Eric on 18 Mar 2010 04:08
In article <LMydnYmjLJcbBwPWnZ2dnUVZ_vOdnZ2d(a)speakeasy.net>,
Norm <NOSPAM(a)nospam.invalid> wrote:

> I recently upgraded from a Powerbook G4 15" 1.33GHz to a 15" MBP.
>
> Originally I was thinking about keeping the PB G4 for some types of
> travel but more so as a backup Mac. However given my MBP is on Snow
> Leopard (as well as Intel vs. PPC), I'm not sure if using the PB G4 as a
> backup makes any sense.
>
> Interested if others have crossed this bridge and what conclusions they
> reached.

Similar PowerBook (1.25GHz model), to 15" MBP. I concluded the
application differences between MBP, Snow Leopard, and Intel were such
that retaining the PowerBook in the longer term was pointless. However I
had a friend who needed a replacement for an even older Mac, so I
already had a good home in mind for the PowerBook.

I am running a backup drive with Time Machine for the MBP. At much the
same time, the Mac mini dropped in price (where I live), so I bought one
as a media computer (and backup computer). That solution depends on a
Mac mini being something you are willing to buy.

Not sure it is relevant, but when travelling, I have been able to use an
iPhone as a partial substitute for carrying a computer. The phone
handles music, some videos, mail, web surfing, holds copies of my files,
RSS feeds (NetNewsWire synced on phone and desktop), and even Usenet. A
bunch of data files are synced via Bento. I could see that working as a
substitute for a spare computer, until you were able to get repairs or a
replacement.
From: Norm on 18 Mar 2010 08:29
In article <eric-92DB9E.18084318032010(a)news.iinet.net.au>,
Eric <eric(a)ericlindsay.com> wrote:

> I could see that working as a
> substitute for a spare computer, until you were able to get repairs or a
> replacement.

Thank you for the suggestions.

And thanks to the other responders as well.

Now I have some good input to consider.

Appreciate.

--
Norm
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