I have a 333MHz iMac G3 and I was wondering whether it can run any Mac OS X (10.2, 3 or 4). Is it possible to dual boot OS 8.6 and OS 10.2 or 3 or 4? What do I need to upgrade?
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iMac G3 Upgrade
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It might be able to run 10.4, if it has a firewire port. Otherwise, the max it can take is 10.3
I would max out the RAM, and put in a bigger hard drive. Do that, and you should have a nice little iMac.
I don't know much about dual booting, but I'd say what you're asking could be done.
I would max out the RAM, and put in a bigger hard drive. Do that, and you should have a nice little iMac.
I don't know much about dual booting, but I'd say what you're asking could be done.
It might be able to run 10.4, if it has a firewire port. Otherwise, the max it can take is 10.3
I would max out the RAM, and put in a bigger hard drive. Do that, and you should have a nice little iMac.
I don't know much about dual booting, but I'd say what you're asking could be done.
Thanks for the quick response. Are there any guides on upgrading the RAM and HD?
What he ^^ said. The RAM is easy to get to, nothing special to know. But, the hard drive is much more difficult. If I remember correctly, you gotta do something concerning disconnecting the CRT or something, which can be dangerous and potentially deadly due to the large amount of electricity stored in the CRT. I would definitely look up some online guides for that.
Max out the RAM in the iMac - 512MB is the limit. 512MB (2 x 256MB) from www.datamem.com for $58 or you could probably get the RAM cheaper used on eBay.
As far as the OS goes, you can duel boot. I would probably install Mac OS X 10.3.9 - I am not sure how well Tiger would run on a 333MHz iMac G3.
As far as the OS goes, you can duel boot. I would probably install Mac OS X 10.3.9 - I am not sure how well Tiger would run on a 333MHz iMac G3.
Max out the RAM in the iMac - 512MB is the limit. 512MB (2 x 256MB) from www.datamem.com for $58 or you could probably get the RAM cheaper used on eBay.
As far as the OS goes, you can duel boot. I would probably install Mac OS X 10.3.9 - I am not sure how well Tiger would run on a 333MHz iMac G3.
My HD is only 6GB... is that enough?
Well, 10.3 on my iBook clamshell is about 2 GB in size, so I guess if you don't need a whole lot of storage, it would work.
That may be enough space to install two versions of Mac OS, but it will not leave a whole lot of room for your applications/files as Cassie has pointed out.
You could get external USB/Firewire drive for the unit. That would allow you to get large hard drive with out opening it.
Hugh
Good point, plus you could always use the external HDD with your next Mac.
That's a great idea. I will just upgrade the RAM, but I will need to find a networked hard drive then. Does anyone have a recommendation on a networked hard drive (example: Time Capsule). I don't want Time Capsule, because it uses Airport and my wireless is just a normal netgear.
it can use 10.2 or 10.3, the ram and hdd is very easy to upgrade, the hdd is under the cd drive, did both to my 333mhz imac g3
I've done it. And I believe on the non firewire iMacs, the ram is not easy to upgrade either. It takes laptop ram.
But do it. Those machines last forever and if it does die, you just take out the ram and hard drive and move on.
But do it. Those machines last forever and if it does die, you just take out the ram and hard drive and move on.
The people who say changing the HD out is too hard are the people who have A) Never done it themselves, or B) have a hard time turning a screwdriver.