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  1. J

    Could I install a dev preview of OS X 10.0 on a New World G4?

    Hello, I like playing around with old versions of operating systems. About five years ago, I got a 533MHz Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio, Early 2001) to play with 10.0-10.4 on. I then installed OS 9 to mess with more. I recently downloaded and burned a copy of Mac OS X Public Beta to be used on...
  2. Slix

    My Newest G4s!

    Hey everyone! A few days ago I picked up two new G4s to add to my list of PowerPC Macs. I found a lady on Craigslist that had listed a bunch of miscellaneous computer stuff, and she said there were some Mac computers, but I only had the photos to go off of, so I shot her an email, and...
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    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  3. gabe_lio

    Linux on my old PowerMac G4

    Hello, On my old powermac g4 I attempted to install Ubuntu Linux on it. Once the installation finish I rebooted the computer. everything seemed to be fine, it was booting properly. then the screen just went black and stayed that way. I did a little research and I figured out that it was...
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    • graphics card graphics issue linux power mac g4 powerpc ubuntu
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  4. Doctor_Mac

    Upgrading PMG4 AGP... is it worth it?

    Hello! I've been thinking about upgrading a 400 MHz AGP-graphics Power Mac G4. Get a SATA SSD, gigabit ethernet, USB 2.0 (3.0 if even possible), and of course a faster processor for Leopard. However, I am aware of the slow, 100 MHz RAM speed. How would that affect performance, even with 2GB of...
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