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  1. fra9000

    Linux on iMac G3 in 2023 (project review video)

    Hi, Just wanted to share the status of the project I have worked on for some months on trying to get the best possible Linux experience on the iMac G3. I was going to detailed it here in text, but then it was too long so I recorded a video instead! :) Video contents: Hardware specs Project...
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  2. ddybing

    iMac G3 Rev D issues

    Hi! I recently bought a Rev D (333Mhz) that has had its CPU swapped for a 266Mhz, most likely from a Rev C, although it could also be a PowerBook. The backstory is a bit uncertain. Anyhow, I am experiencing a few issues with it. It runs great, hard drive is in good shape, image is clear. The...
  3. A

    Imac G3 (Slot Loading) screen or motherboard problem.

    Hi. Me and my dad bought an imac g3 but it came shattered in cargo. I tried to run it in broken state, it worked and it was ok, then we completely removed the inside of it, repaired the CRT bezel and cleaned the boards. This process took 2 weeks and when we try to operate it today, the power...
  4. Project Alice

    Video playback for a G3

    I’ve been having problems getting SD video playing on an iMac G3 (snow 600mhz). I don’t remember having this problem 13 years ago when I used G3s daily. The video in question is originally an MKV h264 but its in SD (Star Trek DS9 if anyones curious). I’ve tried every player known to work in...
  5. sayhellotomacintosh

    Dual boot iMac G3

    I have an iMac G3 (it’s the original Bondi Blue, confirmed with serial number) that is currently running Mac OS 9.0.4. It has a 4 GB hard drive. .25 GB (around 250 MB) is currently filled, leaving 3.75 GB free. I would like to partition the drive as to run Mac OS X 10.1 Puma on one partition...
  6. Okaywhatever

    iMac G3 Screen.

    Hello. I have just bought a couple iMac g3's recently to add to my collection. One of the ones (tray loading lime) screen is kinda screwy. When I first turned it on all that appeared on the screen was blue. I then smacked the top of the iMac and and it seemed to fix everything...except there is...
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