On 6/14/05 14:41, in article
1118774469.567912.82410@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com, "etaka"
<etaka@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I've got System 9.1 (downloaded the 9.2.2 upgrade) and OS X 10.1 disks
> with my current G3. The problem is finding new software and hardware
> that will work on my iMac DV. But according to the specs, I can't use
> the Sims 2. Can't use Office. Can't use Tiger. Can't even use an iPod
> mini. Can't even plug in a replacement Apple keyboard (my enter key is
> stuck in the depressed position) as it requires OS X 10.2.8 or above.

My ibook is a G3 and it runs 10.3 no problem. Have you considered upgrading?
RAM might be an issue (I have 512 and it is ok though clunky once in a
while) but I assume you have room to upgrade?
 
>> What kind of system do you have ? Many 4-year old systems should run
>> the current OSX fine. Especially if it is a G4.
> 
> A seller on Ebay claimed the old iMac (500 Mhz G3) he had with memory
> and hard disk upgrade would be able to use Tiger. Oh, really? A lot of
> new software demand G4 or better, too.

My colleague loaded Tiger on a G3 500 and it worked. He had a 110GB firewire
external drive and mostly used that, keeping his 10GB hard drive in the
laptop as empty as possible. He says things have gone well.

> Shrewd way of making money, not allowing people to use new software and
> accessories with perfectly functional machines a few years old, and not
> allowing sale of older software or operating systems. Even smarter than
> minor model changes for cars.

This is the case at the Mac stores but the licensed Mac dealer I use has
plenty of older parts and software for this who do not want to use OSX.