Hi all,
I just joined this list with the hopes of learning more about upgrading
my G3 PowerBook. It's 400 MHz and has FireWire ports, so I'm assuming
it's the Pismo FireWire model (if that's not correct, please tell me!)
It currently has 64MB of memory, which I'd like to increase as
inexpensively as possible. I'd also like to upgrade it to OS X. My
questions are:
--Can I upgrade it to OS X? Which version is the best for this model?
Do I need to do anything besides add more memory in order to do this?
--What is the minimum amount of memory I can get away with and still
run OS X. My computer needs are pretty basic: cruising the Web, email,
basic word processing, etc. I was thinking of adding a 256MB module,
which I saw for $28.67 at macsolutionsinc.com. I'm a little unclear as
to how this works though. I know there are two slots. Can I keep the
existing 64MB memory chip and add the 256MB module as well to bring it
up to 320MB? I'd love to add two 512MB modules to bring it up to 1 GB
of memory, but I can't afford the $200.00 that would require right now.
--I have AirPort installed in this machine. Does it work with the
newer wireless technology? For example, could I go into Starbucks and
hook into their network using this model?
--Can I use an iPod mini with this computer? Since I do have the
FireWire port, I'm thinking that I could if I'm able to upgrade to OS X
and install iTunes on my computer.
Also, is there any way to access the archives of previous messages on
the list?
Thanks for any tips or advice--it's greatly appreciated!
Karin
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