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I finally got around to implementing the MacPaint file format, so now you can not only convert all your old MacPaint files to PNG, but also the reverse.

If you rescue any old MacPaint files please send them to me for archiving on macpaint.org!

github.com/thejoelpatrol/macpa…

#retrocomputing #vintagemac

#retrocomputing #vintagemac

After a few tries I was able to fully print from Quark XPress to the ImageWriter II over #AppleTalk with the #AirTalk from the #PocketChip! It wasn’t quick but it worked!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #MiniVac #ImageWriterII #QuarkXPress

A PocketChip showing a document in Quark XPress using the Mini VMac emulator sitting on top of an ImageWriter II printer. The printer has a page coming out that matches the document on the screen. It says Hello from the PocketChip.
A closeup of the PocketChip showing a document in Quark XPress using the Mini VMac emulator sitting on top of an ImageWriter II printer. The document on the screen says Hello from the PocketChip with a picture of the ResEdit icon.
#retrocomputing #vintagemac #VintageApple #vintagecomputing #pocketchip #appletalk #airtalk #minivac #imagewriterii #quarkxpress

After making some really sketchy repository changes and doing an incantation, I got some X11 sources installed and Mini VMac actually compiled without issue!

And look! It’s speaking AppleTalk (UDP) on my network!! Hahaha this is so weird to me. Should I print something to my AppleTalk ImageWriter II from my handheld? 😅

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketChip #MiniVMac #AppleTalk #LiveLaughLocalTalk #LocalTalk

A Pocket Chip handheld showing System 7 Chooser. On the left AppleTalk ImageWriter II driver is selected and on the right my networked printer shows in the list!
#retrocomputing #vintagemac #VintageApple #vintagecomputing #pocketchip #minivmac #appletalk #livelaughlocaltalk #localtalk

How about browsing the ✨ Internet ✨ on the emulated Mac? 😅

Using MacIPGW here for MacIP. Writing up a blog post about all of this later today!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketCHIP #LiveLaughLocalTalk #MiniVMac #PocketCHIP

Apple home page from 1998 displayed in Netscape 2.0.2 showing the introduction of the iMac. It’s being displayed on a PocketCHIP.
About Netscape Navigator 2.0.2 page. It’s being displayed on a PocketCHIP.
Frog Find search engine displayed in Netscape 2.0.2. It’s being displayed on a PocketCHIP.
#retrocomputing #vintagemac #VintageApple #vintagecomputing #pocketchip #minivmac #livelaughlocaltalk

Everyone’s on their Hand386 so I dusted off my PocketChip and look at that, I’m running System 7.5.3 thanks to Mini VMac! It’s delightfully quick!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #VintageApple #VintageMac #PocketChip #MiniVMac

My hand holding a Pocket Chip with MacOS System 7.5.3 displayed on the screen with the About this Macintosh window open.
#retrocomputing #vintagemac #VintageApple #vintagecomputing #pocketchip #minivmac

I couldn’t resist any further and got one of those mini BTLE thermal printers. I didn’t get the cat printer so I added googly eyes to it for some personality. It’s definitely a mood 😅

And what better things to print than #VintageMac ephemera 🥰 #MARCHintosh

Ps I blame @billgoats

A small handheld thermal wireless printer in light blue with paper printed that says hello in cursive on it coming out. In the background is the cursive word hello.
A small handheld thermal wireless printer in light blue with paper printed that has the pixelated icon of ResEdit on it.
#vintagemac #MARCHintosh @dan 💾

New post! I documented my weekend efforts to run #Rust on classic Mac OS in case it's useful to others or if anyone has ideas of additional things to try.

wezm.net/v2/posts/2023/rust-on…

#VintageMac #RetroComputing

Trying to Run Rust on Classic Mac OS

I recently acquired a Power Macintosh 9500/150 and after cleaning it up and building a BlueSCSI to replace the failed hard drive it’s now in a semi-operational state.
www.wezm.net
#rust #retrocomputing #vintagemac

Announcement: Macstodon 0.3 is here! 🥳​

Macstodon is a Mastodon client for 68k Macintosh computers! With it, you can post plain-text toots, view your home and local timelines, and view your notifications!

System Requirements:
- A 68020/68030/68040 Macintosh
- System 7.1 through 8.1
- At least 1.5 MB of free memory
- 32-bit addressing enabled
- Internet Config installed
- an SSL-stripping proxy running on another machine

You can download the latest release from GitHub: github.com/smallsco/macstodon
(but please read the Read Me, I worked hard on it!)

And with that, I'm going to take a break from this project for a few days! But do let me know if you've successfully used it!

#RetroComputing #RetroProgramming #VintageMac #68K #Apple #Mac #MacOS #ClassicMac

A screenshot of the Macstodon 0.3 timeline view. The upper 2/3rds of the window lists, from left to right: the home timeline, the local timeline, and notifications. Above each timeline is a Refresh button. The lower 1/3rd of the window contains a textbox that displays the contents of the selected item from the timeline.

GitHub - smallsco/macstodon: A basic Mastodon client for Classic Mac OS

A basic Mastodon client for Classic Mac OS. Contribute to smallsco/macstodon development by creating an account on GitHub.
GitHub
#apple #retrocomputing #MACOS #mac #retroprogramming #vintagemac #68k #classicmac

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