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ghall

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Jun 27, 2006
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Rhode Island
So, I'm working on trying to get a PowerBook 180 up and running, and I have a few questions.
It's missing a power adapter, where can I get one for cheap (or even better, for free)?
Can it run Linux? (edit: answered this myself)

I'll post more questions as they come up.
Thanks everyone!
 

ghall

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Jun 27, 2006
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Rhode Island
Hey, I have a new question, just out of curiosity. Why doesn't the 180 have either fans or air vents of some kind? Wouldn't it overheat?
 

livingfortoday

macrumors 68030
Nov 17, 2004
2,903
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The Msp
Because the CPU doesn't get that hot at all, a heatsink is all it needs. Heck, up through the G4's, most desktops didn't have fans on their CPU's. The Cube had no fan anywhere in it!
 

ghall

macrumors 68040
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Jun 27, 2006
3,771
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Rhode Island
Because the CPU doesn't get that hot at all, a heatsink is all it needs. Heck, up through the G4's, most desktops didn't have fans on their CPU's. The Cube had no fan anywhere in it!

Wow. That is amazing.

Anyway, still looking for a good deal on a power adapter. If anyone has one, or knows where to get one, let me know.
 

ghall

macrumors 68040
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Jun 27, 2006
3,771
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Rhode Island

Ah yes. Thank you. :)

For those of you who want to check it out. Here are a few photos:

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livingfortoday

macrumors 68030
Nov 17, 2004
2,903
4
The Msp
Be still my heart! Ah, I wish I had a battery for my Duo 210, or I'd use it all the time... those are some sweet old computers, ya know?
 
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