>>> Here's a question for the old timers on the list. I've been asked to >>> go have a look at someone's old Mac that will not boot up. I've been >>> told that it's a, get this, a Centris (not sure which model) and >>> that >>> it's running OS 7.??. > > Why in the world is anyone running a Centris now days? Here in > Silicon Valley you can regularly get used CRT iMacs starting at > $30. And Beige/B&W G3's and early G4's are similarly priced. > Haven't they heard of eBay? Sheesh... I'm still running my Classic II. :) It turns on my lights every night. And I run my MacTV now and then, 8500, etc. It's probably a collector's item. It's fun to boot them all up and play an old game on the Apple IIe, too! Nanc