Performa 550
The LC 550 replaced the LC 520 in February 1994. It was identical to the 520, but had a 33 Mhz 68030 processor. All other specs are the same. It sold for $1,200 and was also sold as the Performas 550, and 560.
Performa 550
The LC 550 replaced the LC 520 in February 1994. It was identical to the 520, but had a 33 Mhz 68030 processor. All other specs are the same. It sold for $1,200 and was also sold as the Performas 550, and 560.
Performa 550 Specs
Upgrades
Born
Again allows you to run OS 8 on most 030 Macs
Apple
Specs
SCSI and FireWire Disk
Modes
Internet
Serial port normally restricted to 57.6 kbps
Start here for
internet info on a 550
Get Your
Compact Mac On the Web - everything
you need.
Worldshare
has free internet for 68k Macs - Mac Plus or up. No banners, no
proprietary software to download. (Requires minimum $10 donation to
the charity of your choice, also requires filling out 1 survey a
month. Not available in all cities).
Tips
For Browsing On Older Macs
Info
About Browsers On Older Macs
Surf
the web through another Mac - Mac
Plus or up
ZTerm
HOW-TO. Connect to Unix hosts or
Macs and PC's with this terminal emulation program.
Tips
on using Eudora on older Macs
Sue Korlan's Internet FAQ -
tips and tricks on getting online and staying online
Remember to keep the battery charged or it will
die forever.
The 190 has no termination power - you'll need a terminator on your
scsi chain or a terminated device.
Uses
Word Processing
Web server
Email
HyperCard programming for kids
Learn How To Type
Play old games
Learn
Unix
Play network games
Paint programs for kids
Animation creation with HyperCard, Director, VideoWorks (last two are
out of print)
Clock
Datase, mailing list, recipes with Filemaker 1-3, HyperCard
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