Old iBook clamshell - how get files off

[dibeach]

I want to get some old files off an old OS9 iBook onto preferably PC.

Tried putting a memory stick in. iBook reformatted and the files transferred OK. But when I put stick in PC of course it wanted to reformat again.

I am not very smart so can somebody tell me if there is any way to achieve this transfer.

I have a zip drive for the iBook - would that help?

Many thanks for any ideas.

 

[FoxFifth]

It may be due to the type of format. Try formatting it as described in the following to MS-DOS FAT on the Mac before copying the files: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/storage/3434423/how-format-usb-stick-on-mac/

 

[dibeach]

How to get filess off old Clamshell

It may be due to the type of format. Try formatting it as described in the following to MS-DOS FAT on the Mac before copying the files: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/storage/3434423/how-format-usb-stick-on-mac/

Thanks so much for your response. I got stuck at the first hurdle! Cannot find Applications. Nothing in Finder. Searched in Sherlock. Nothing.

Any other suggestions?

 

[MagicBoy]

Target disk mode to a Firewire Mac?

 

[dibeach]

Target disk mode to a Firewire Mac?

Please explain !!

 

[MagicBoy]

Google it and this would be the top link : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1661 ...

Some older consumer Macs didn't support TDM.

If supported :
Hold the T key while booting the iBook. Connect a firewire cable between the iBook and another Firewire Mac. The iBook local drives will mount on the Mac Desktop, just like an external firewire drive.

 

[dibeach]

OK Thanks for your help. I only have one Mac so guess I have to give up on this.

 

[jeremysteele]

OK Thanks for your help. I only have one Mac so guess I have to give up on this.

Have you tried formatting it on the PC, rather than os 9? Just use ms-dos format

Other option: install hfs explore on the PC and it'll be able to read the USB stick (ignore any formatting-related warnings). Just open the app, do file -> "load from device", and select the usb stick (will probably be the last one listed, but you may have to try a few until you find it). You can export the files from inside the app to your pc.

 

[dibeach]

Have you tried formatting it on the PC, rather than os 9? Just use ms-dos format

Other option: install hfs explore on the PC and it'll be able to read the USB stick (ignore any formatting-related warnings). Just open the app, do file -> "load from device", and select the usb stick (will probably be the last one listed, but you may have to try a few until you find it). You can export the files from inside the app to your pc.

Jeremysteele, can't thank you enough! That worked quickly and simply and I have all ancient files back. Thank you, thank you. You're a star!

 

[jeremysteele]

Jeremysteele, can't thank you enough! That worked quickly and simply and I have all ancient files back. Thank you, thank you. You're a star!

You are welcome!