At 9:44 AM -0700 7/18/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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!)
That is a Pismo.
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?
You might need a bigger harddisk. You'll need about 5 Gb free or more.
You can go all the way up to Tiger (10.4.2). I would use Panther
(10.3.9) at a minimum.
--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.
Adding 256 will do. It is the minimum I'd try to work with.
--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?
Sure.
--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.
Yes. If you were to use an iPod Shuffle you'd need to install 10.3.9
as a minimum but a full iPod or mini will work with earlier versions.
Also, is there any way to access the archives of previous messages
on the list?
It's in the footers, see below.
Thanks for any tips or advice--it's greatly appreciated!
Well, you have a great PowerBook. It will run a lot nicer with more
memory. 512Mb will make it quite a bit more responsive.
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