I have an old imac G3 /500 mhz graphite from my old work sitting around. I use PC now to do my emailing and net-surfing, but gotta admit I used to love this machine, and though it's old it still looks cool.
I didn't get around to connect to internet because of compatibility problem with PC(main cable modem is connected to a PC) but now thinking about upgrading so it can go internet for my kids to use. It has OS 9.0.4, 128MB of RAM, 500 mhz w/front slot loading. I'm not computer savvy and don't know much about it, but was told before that system has to be upgraded to OS 9.1or later first, in order for wireless card to be installed. Can anyone help me with exactly what I need to go on-line with this iMac?
Since it's going to be mainly for my kids, I do not plan to purchase any additional application software, but willing to spend some to upgrade system, memory, and on wireless card. I might not even need newest system as long as it can go internet, but which OS system(or should I go higher?) would make more sense? Need I max RAM? Is it really possible to install a wireless card on this machine? Would there be a problem because main cable is connected to a PC in which wireless router is installed (for another window laptop)? Or is it even worth trying?
Appreciate any advice you computer genius out there could give me!
Thanks in advance.
I didn't get around to connect to internet because of compatibility problem with PC(main cable modem is connected to a PC) but now thinking about upgrading so it can go internet for my kids to use. It has OS 9.0.4, 128MB of RAM, 500 mhz w/front slot loading. I'm not computer savvy and don't know much about it, but was told before that system has to be upgraded to OS 9.1or later first, in order for wireless card to be installed. Can anyone help me with exactly what I need to go on-line with this iMac?
Since it's going to be mainly for my kids, I do not plan to purchase any additional application software, but willing to spend some to upgrade system, memory, and on wireless card. I might not even need newest system as long as it can go internet, but which OS system(or should I go higher?) would make more sense? Need I max RAM? Is it really possible to install a wireless card on this machine? Would there be a problem because main cable is connected to a PC in which wireless router is installed (for another window laptop)? Or is it even worth trying?
Appreciate any advice you computer genius out there could give me!
Thanks in advance.