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December 26, 2005 - 4:56pm
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My 540c died. It's OS was 7.5. My back up is all on floppies. I need to know if I can install Quicken5 on an Apple 1400 with OS8 and have this mac read my old stuff. I'm in a real bind. Help please. Riftzie

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December 26, 2005 - 5:43pm
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go ahead, it should read the floppies right off the bat. And OS 8 will run like a charm on it

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December 26, 2005 - 5:48pm
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I don't know about Quicken 5's compatibility with OS8 (frankly, I'd be surprised if Q5 didn't work), but the rest will work fine. Just be sure the PB1400 comes with a working floppy Expansion Bay Module . . .

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December 26, 2005 - 11:15pm
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thanks for reply. Now I'm trying to choose between a 1440cs and a 5300c. any suggestions? riftzie

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December 28, 2005 - 5:40am
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1400cs

Easy answer, the PowerBook 1400cs, offers much more upgrade options than the 5300. The 5300 is acclaimed to be THE worst PowerBook ever.

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