Wow, you never moved to OS X in all these years?If you don't mind me asking, what web browser are you using? OS 9 is still a serviceable OS except for the fact that there isn't a single good modern browser available for it.
I have the same model G4; that system will run up to 10.4 without breaking a sweat. With a little upgrading it will run 10.5. too, which is what I have done.
No, I never moved to OS X. The thing is, I think it was quite a while before OS X really worked well with a lot of audio hardware & software, and I think a lot of musicans waited a couple of years before going over to OS X, when it became advantageous to do so. By then, I just sort of thought, what's the point in going to OS X before I get a new machine, my system is 100% stable, working and does the job really well, so why mess about? I don't use that G4 for anything web related at all, it's sole purpose is for making music, it's not even connected to the net.
Of course, when I do get a new machine, I will use it online a bit as we have a wireless router at home, but probably only for software updates, and the odd download of synth and effects plug-ins. My (not Apple
) laptop will do for email and browsing on the sofa! Mind you, if those rumours of a cheap Apple netbook turn out to be true....