Scott Small
@scottsmall.org
Late 30s Canadian dude from #VancouverIsland into #RetroComputing (mainly old #Apple / #Mac stuff), #Programming, and general #Technology. Also love #Travel! Occasionally posts about #Anime and #Gaming.
I repost a lot. Reposts are not endorsements!
I repost a lot. Reposts are not endorsements!
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Scott Small
@scottsmall.org
· Nov 15
Hi, 👋 I'm Scott! #Introduction (1/3)
I'm a technology enthusiast from BC, Canada. By day I build software used to run #Genomics labs in #Python. I've also worked with #Lua & #PHP in the past. I've worked as a developer for 15 years but I've been programming since I was 8 (started with #HyperCard)!
I'm a technology enthusiast from BC, Canada. By day I build software used to run #Genomics labs in #Python. I've also worked with #Lua & #PHP in the past. I've worked as a developer for 15 years but I've been programming since I was 8 (started with #HyperCard)!
I just posted a #MARCHintosh retrospective: oldbytes.space/@smallsco/11...
(sorry Bluesky, I know I don't pay attention to you anywhere near as much as Mastodon - but the character limit here is a killer)
(sorry Bluesky, I know I don't pay attention to you anywhere near as much as Mastodon - but the character limit here is a killer)
Scott Small 🇨🇦 (@smallsco@oldbytes.space)
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It's time for a #MARCHintosh retrospective!
Firstly: I've attached a photo of the remaining gifts to the drop box that have come in since the 15th!
Secondly: I've completed a fin...
oldbytes.space
April 1, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I just posted a #MARCHintosh retrospective: oldbytes.space/@smallsco/11...
(sorry Bluesky, I know I don't pay attention to you anywhere near as much as Mastodon - but the character limit here is a killer)
(sorry Bluesky, I know I don't pay attention to you anywhere near as much as Mastodon - but the character limit here is a killer)
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running binaries people online send you may be a security risk, but it also can get you cool greetings like this, so its impossible to say if its bad or not
(thanks @scottsmall.org) #GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
(thanks @scottsmall.org) #GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
March 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
running binaries people online send you may be a security risk, but it also can get you cool greetings like this, so its impossible to say if its bad or not
(thanks @scottsmall.org) #GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
(thanks @scottsmall.org) #GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
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Ladies and gentlemen... We got 'em.
For the first time in over 30 years, the "unused" OPL3 on the Pro Audio Spectrum 16 NuBus has played a note.
More useful software to come but I have to learn how to write GUI apps first, so it might be a while :)
#MARCHintosh
For the first time in over 30 years, the "unused" OPL3 on the Pro Audio Spectrum 16 NuBus has played a note.
More useful software to come but I have to learn how to write GUI apps first, so it might be a while :)
#MARCHintosh
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Ladies and gentlemen... We got 'em.
For the first time in over 30 years, the "unused" OPL3 on the Pro Audio Spectrum 16 NuBus has played a note.
More useful software to come but I have to learn how to write GUI apps first, so it might be a while :)
#MARCHintosh
For the first time in over 30 years, the "unused" OPL3 on the Pro Audio Spectrum 16 NuBus has played a note.
More useful software to come but I have to learn how to write GUI apps first, so it might be a while :)
#MARCHintosh
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Found a weird shareware games CD-ROM in my pile of old Mac stuff and have shared it on my Recta_Pete #GlobalTalk server. The share is on the Power Mac G4 as Games 1 CD.
#Marchintosh
#Marchintosh
March 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Found a weird shareware games CD-ROM in my pile of old Mac stuff and have shared it on my Recta_Pete #GlobalTalk server. The share is on the Power Mac G4 as Games 1 CD.
#Marchintosh
#Marchintosh
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My Mac LC. Recapped the logic & analog boards late last year. Video is RGB to VGA. This shows it booting from an original HD. This was previously owned by a teacher from the looks of the software installed. The HD is failing though. Usually use a BlueSCSI. #marchintosh
March 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
My Mac LC. Recapped the logic & analog boards late last year. Video is RGB to VGA. This shows it booting from an original HD. This was previously owned by a teacher from the looks of the software installed. The HD is failing though. Usually use a BlueSCSI. #marchintosh
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My #GlobalTalk server for this year's #MARCHintosh is a QEMU box tucked away in a rack. Connecting with VNC has caused me some grief because the mouse refuses to stay synced on the remote machine.
This driver for QEMU appears to resolve the issue:
www.emaculation.com/forum/viewto...
This driver for QEMU appears to resolve the issue:
www.emaculation.com/forum/viewto...
Qemu m68k virtio drivers for MacOS 7.1-8.1 - E-Maculation
www.emaculation.com
March 2, 2025 at 4:58 AM
My #GlobalTalk server for this year's #MARCHintosh is a QEMU box tucked away in a rack. Connecting with VNC has caused me some grief because the mouse refuses to stay synced on the remote machine.
This driver for QEMU appears to resolve the issue:
www.emaculation.com/forum/viewto...
This driver for QEMU appears to resolve the issue:
www.emaculation.com/forum/viewto...
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Hey, you! Wanna get your ImageWriter on to #Globaltalk for #MARCHintosh?
Then sign up for an ImageScribbler so we know how many to make!
jcm-1.com/product/im...
Then sign up for an ImageScribbler so we know how many to make!
jcm-1.com/product/im...
ImageScribbler LocalSquawk Option Card - Joe's Computer Museum
COMING SOON The ImageScribbler LocalSquawk Option Card is a 100% compatible replacement for the LocalTalk Option Card for ImageWriter II and ImageWriter LQ printers. Just pop it in, follow the instructions and get to LocalkTal.... ahem... LocalSquwakin!
jcm-1.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Hey, you! Wanna get your ImageWriter on to #Globaltalk for #MARCHintosh?
Then sign up for an ImageScribbler so we know how many to make!
jcm-1.com/product/im...
Then sign up for an ImageScribbler so we know how many to make!
jcm-1.com/product/im...
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This is the heart of my #MARCHintosh setup for #globaltalk.
RaspberryPi 5 4GiB running System 7 in a QEMU VM and jrouter for the Vermilion Sands AppleTalk zone.
The TashTalk 2 HAT is connected to Farallon PhoneNET adapters with the hope of bringing my Macintosh 512Ke onto the network.
RaspberryPi 5 4GiB running System 7 in a QEMU VM and jrouter for the Vermilion Sands AppleTalk zone.
The TashTalk 2 HAT is connected to Farallon PhoneNET adapters with the hope of bringing my Macintosh 512Ke onto the network.
March 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This is the heart of my #MARCHintosh setup for #globaltalk.
RaspberryPi 5 4GiB running System 7 in a QEMU VM and jrouter for the Vermilion Sands AppleTalk zone.
The TashTalk 2 HAT is connected to Farallon PhoneNET adapters with the hope of bringing my Macintosh 512Ke onto the network.
RaspberryPi 5 4GiB running System 7 in a QEMU VM and jrouter for the Vermilion Sands AppleTalk zone.
The TashTalk 2 HAT is connected to Farallon PhoneNET adapters with the hope of bringing my Macintosh 512Ke onto the network.
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Last night @RetroTechChri and I did something I believe has NEVER been done before!
Over #globaltalk my LC printed to his Panasonic KX-P2123 via a Compaq Armada 1700. It's a #marchintosh miracle!
Over #globaltalk my LC printed to his Panasonic KX-P2123 via a Compaq Armada 1700. It's a #marchintosh miracle!
March 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Last night @RetroTechChri and I did something I believe has NEVER been done before!
Over #globaltalk my LC printed to his Panasonic KX-P2123 via a Compaq Armada 1700. It's a #marchintosh miracle!
Over #globaltalk my LC printed to his Panasonic KX-P2123 via a Compaq Armada 1700. It's a #marchintosh miracle!
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HARK! A new tab appears! Just added a new tab on the sheet to included games known to have AppleTalk/LocalTalk compatible multiplayer options.
Not all are tested... but please give 'em a try and report back!
#GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
Not all are tested... but please give 'em a try and report back!
#GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
March 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
HARK! A new tab appears! Just added a new tab on the sheet to included games known to have AppleTalk/LocalTalk compatible multiplayer options.
Not all are tested... but please give 'em a try and report back!
#GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
Not all are tested... but please give 'em a try and report back!
#GlobalTalk #MARCHintosh
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Learn all about @polpo.org's new Apple ImageWriter II Option Card reproduction - The ImageScribbler!
polpo.org/imagescribbl...
#MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk
polpo.org/imagescribbl...
#MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk
ImageScribbler LocalSquawk Option: clone of the Apple ImageWriter II/LQ LocalTalk Option
polpo.org
March 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Learn all about @polpo.org's new Apple ImageWriter II Option Card reproduction - The ImageScribbler!
polpo.org/imagescribbl...
#MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk
polpo.org/imagescribbl...
#MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk
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I’ve seen people on #GlobalTalk say they avoid printing on ImageWriters during odd hours because they don’t want to bother people with the noise - but that’s not a problem for me. the polpo zone’s ImageWriter is in the basement and nobody can hear it so let ‘er rip! #MARCHintosh
March 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I’ve seen people on #GlobalTalk say they avoid printing on ImageWriters during odd hours because they don’t want to bother people with the noise - but that’s not a problem for me. the polpo zone’s ImageWriter is in the basement and nobody can hear it so let ‘er rip! #MARCHintosh
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If you're not following the official @bsky.app account for the month-long celebration of everything vintage #Macintosh, please consider doing so! #MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk
bsky.app/profile/itsm...
bsky.app/profile/itsm...
bsky.app
March 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If you're not following the official @bsky.app account for the month-long celebration of everything vintage #Macintosh, please consider doing so! #MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk
bsky.app/profile/itsm...
bsky.app/profile/itsm...
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It's #MARCHintosh and #GlobalTalk is in full swing!
There's nothing like printing over a world-wide AppleTalk network 🌎
I have a modern colour printer shared via Netatalk on the "beagle" zone, set it up as a Laserwriter and send me something to print 😄
There's nothing like printing over a world-wide AppleTalk network 🌎
I have a modern colour printer shared via Netatalk on the "beagle" zone, set it up as a Laserwriter and send me something to print 😄
March 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It's #MARCHintosh and #GlobalTalk is in full swing!
There's nothing like printing over a world-wide AppleTalk network 🌎
I have a modern colour printer shared via Netatalk on the "beagle" zone, set it up as a Laserwriter and send me something to print 😄
There's nothing like printing over a world-wide AppleTalk network 🌎
I have a modern colour printer shared via Netatalk on the "beagle" zone, set it up as a Laserwriter and send me something to print 😄
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Day 4 of Marchintosh was about paying it forward. One of our local group members was without a vintage Mac to experience #Globaltalk. We couldn't have that so I am prepping a spare PowerMac 7200 I had, like all good 7200 she is a little crispy. I tossed in a BlueSCSI V1 and she is mint! #marchintosh
March 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Day 4 of Marchintosh was about paying it forward. One of our local group members was without a vintage Mac to experience #Globaltalk. We couldn't have that so I am prepping a spare PowerMac 7200 I had, like all good 7200 she is a little crispy. I tossed in a BlueSCSI V1 and she is mint! #marchintosh
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#MARCHintosh #globaltalk Got globaltalk working on my SE! Running over a Farallon EtherMac SE 1mbit connection, booted off of an internal Zip100 disk. I really need to get a #BlueSCSI . The image from the Globaltalk guide went right onto the zip disk, but the image is 200mb larger than the disk 🤫
March 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#MARCHintosh #globaltalk Got globaltalk working on my SE! Running over a Farallon EtherMac SE 1mbit connection, booted off of an internal Zip100 disk. I really need to get a #BlueSCSI . The image from the Globaltalk guide went right onto the zip disk, but the image is 200mb larger than the disk 🤫
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#MARCHintosh goal for this year is complete. My 512Ke is now joining #globaltalk via LocalTalk (PhoneNET + TashTalk + jrouter) and can mount file shares.
I have everything documented and going to write a blog post about the setup and configuration since there's a lot of moving pieces.
I have everything documented and going to write a blog post about the setup and configuration since there's a lot of moving pieces.
March 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
#MARCHintosh goal for this year is complete. My 512Ke is now joining #globaltalk via LocalTalk (PhoneNET + TashTalk + jrouter) and can mount file shares.
I have everything documented and going to write a blog post about the setup and configuration since there's a lot of moving pieces.
I have everything documented and going to write a blog post about the setup and configuration since there's a lot of moving pieces.
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Tonight I’m going to try to get this original StyleWriter on #GlobalTalk using GreyShare. I wonder what the odds of this old sealed ink cartridge still being good are…
#MARCHintosh
#MARCHintosh
March 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Tonight I’m going to try to get this original StyleWriter on #GlobalTalk using GreyShare. I wonder what the odds of this old sealed ink cartridge still being good are…
#MARCHintosh
#MARCHintosh
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Duane Blehm was the indie gamer that wrote early Macintosh shareware games: Stunt Copter, Cairo Shootout… Here's a little about him and his influence on me.
engineersneedart.com/blog/duane/d...
#VintageMac #RetroGaming #MARCHintosh
engineersneedart.com/blog/duane/d...
#VintageMac #RetroGaming #MARCHintosh
March 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Duane Blehm was the indie gamer that wrote early Macintosh shareware games: Stunt Copter, Cairo Shootout… Here's a little about him and his influence on me.
engineersneedart.com/blog/duane/d...
#VintageMac #RetroGaming #MARCHintosh
engineersneedart.com/blog/duane/d...
#VintageMac #RetroGaming #MARCHintosh
It's a #MARCHintosh miracle! Picked up a Power Mac 6500/275 for an unbelievably low price this morning.
Full story with specs/details here: oldbytes.space/@smallsco/11...
Full story with specs/details here: oldbytes.space/@smallsco/11...
March 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It's a #MARCHintosh miracle! Picked up a Power Mac 6500/275 for an unbelievably low price this morning.
Full story with specs/details here: oldbytes.space/@smallsco/11...
Full story with specs/details here: oldbytes.space/@smallsco/11...
🧵(1/10) I want to start #MARCHintosh not with a project, but with a story.
It was the summer of 1993. We'd had our Macintosh IIfx at home for 7 or 8 months at that point.
It was the summer of 1993. We'd had our Macintosh IIfx at home for 7 or 8 months at that point.
March 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🧵(1/10) I want to start #MARCHintosh not with a project, but with a story.
It was the summer of 1993. We'd had our Macintosh IIfx at home for 7 or 8 months at that point.
It was the summer of 1993. We'd had our Macintosh IIfx at home for 7 or 8 months at that point.
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It's almost #MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk time folks! Get ready to drop your droppables and print your printables!
February 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It's almost #MARCHintosh #GlobalTalk time folks! Get ready to drop your droppables and print your printables!