convert imac g3 to one task machine
so i have an imac g3 128mb 600MHz 40 GB. i barley use it for anything more than the internet. i have access to better machines with better programs for any other work i need to do.
i would like to dedicate my imac to use only for music and internet access. i am currently running os 9.1 and want to upgrade to os x so i can get an ipod. is it possible to configurate my computer using os x to only run itunes and any browser without having to upgrading memory, hard drive, etc.? how will it perform? speed is not a necessity, i would just like it to work without crashing and such. if i do have to upgrade, any cheap ideas?
i plan on investing in a new system some time after the new year and want to keep what i have now, simple.
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jmcswiggan] at [2007-11-15 19:01:05]
# 1 Re: convert imac g3 to one task machine
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106163
Yes you can use this machine for OSX. The article says the min. memory is 128, of course more is better. I would just install OSX and only use the apps you want. I don't believe in deleting apps I might not want to use on a machine just because I have it on another machine that runs that app better. My kids still play games and music on their old iMacs and they don't complain....too much.
reg
reg at 2007-11-17 10:35:46 >
# 3 Re: convert imac g3 to one task machine
It'll do the job... I run iTunes and Safari on a G3-266 with 192MB ram.
(using 10.3.5)
Even the overall speed is not that bad, considering.
# 4 Re: convert imac g3 to one task machine
I'm using an old G3 350MHz machine as a web/music/file server.
I upgraded the HD from 6GB to 80GB and added an extra 256MB RAM. It works great with 10.3.5.
fulmer at 2007-11-17 10:38:58 >
