1) Yes you can... Tiger is recommended for those jumping into the fray. Remember to do the following before installing though: Update the firmware to the latest (I can't stress this enough), make sure you have at least 128MB of RAM in there, and get a larger HD. I personally have a 40GB in mine from Hitachi, and it is smooth and quiet.
2) 128MB is the minimum, although my personal minimum is 320MB. 512MB is perfect for most use, and 1GB isn't worth the time IMO. You can grab the 256MB module like you are thinking, which is actually what I did at first, then swapped out the 64MB module for another 256MB module later when I needed it. 3) Yup. In fact, updating to OS X will enable more functionality on the Airport card (WPA security which is better than WEP, newer firmware, and so on). Plus, with it being compatible with 802.11g (Airport Extreme), you shouldn't have any problems at all. 4) Definitely. > 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: > > <snip> -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
