> Now I am wondering what to do with my StarMax 4200 DT, 80 MB, 6.8 GB 
> and 260 MHz G3 Joe upgrade card. Can I still get some money for this 
> machine ? 
> Is there a market for this machine or the [EMAIL PROTECTED] joeCard by itself ?


I believe these are still selling well on eBay.


> 
> I wouldn't mind using it as a Linux box but I don't think Linux will 
> recognize the joeCard. Also, the only current Linux for PPC does not 
> seem to support these older machines ? I have an older version of 
> LinuxPPC that I bought a couple years ago.

Try NetBSD, I believe it supports add-on cards.  Here is a link for you:
http://www.netbsd.org/Ports/macppc/


> 
> I tried installing MacOS 9.2 but got a message that it was not 
> supported on my StarMax.
> 
> What is the latest MacOS that will install without major hacks ?

OS 9.1 works great for me.


> 
> Does anyone have Linux running with a G3 upgrade card in a StarMax ?
> 


I had a real tough time getting any Linux to work well on my SM.

Jason


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