PowerBook 540c
Introduced in May 1994 alongside the 520/c, the PowerBook 540/c was the most powerful PowerBook of its time. The 540 was priced at $3,160, and the 540c cost $4,840.
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PowerBook 540c Specs
Upgrades
Check
out my Mac store for parts!
The
PowerBook History page
Apple
Specs
PB 520 memory
pricing
How To Upgrade
Your DuoDock
Output enablers
Clock chipping the PowerBook
Internet
Serial port normally restricted to 57.6 kbps; use of a 56k modem
may be limited.
Start here for
internet info on a 520c
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Compact Mac On the Web - everything
you need.
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proprietary software to download. (Requires minimum $10 donation to
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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.
Software
System 7.5.3 and 7.5.5
Run various
versions of Linux/BSD on the 520c.
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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