Apple Pro Speakers

[charlesp]

Since I have seen evidence of several knowledgeable people on this list 
(begin with flattery, it works every time), I have a question that is 
unrelated to iBooks,but is Apple related.

Here's the thing: In addition to my iBook, I have a G4 computer that I 
keep in a stand under my computer table. I also have the Apple Pro 
Speakers--the ones that are ball-shaped. These connect to the G4 via 
Apple's proprietary mini-plug. I would like to extend the length of the 
speaker cable and can't seem to find a "legitimate" extender cable. Does 
anyone know if a cable from some other source, such as Radio Shack, 
would work? I know that the reason Apple went with this design is that 
the speakers are digital (at least until something translates the signal 
and moves the speaker cone in and out). I also am familiar enough with 
Apple products to know that sometimes they go with a proprietary 
solution for no other seeming reason than "because they can."

Help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Charles Pearce
(charlesp at ksu.edu)