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Q: Best Browser and OS for G3 Indigo Clamshell w/128 Megs Ram

Hey Everyone,

I am buying an Indigo G3 w/128 megs of ram that's running OS 9.2 and already has some version of MS Office on there. It's never been used on the net at all! All I want to do is e-mail, web surf, and maybe run iTunes. I am also scavenging an airport card from my dead G3 white laptop( Pismo?) and putting that in later, as my girlfriend has a wireless router. Basically, its just a cheap solution as I am working with her at her business and need something inexpensive to work on...that is MAC!

So, my questions are:

1) If I just plug it into an ethernet cable, will it update the firmware?
2) Can I still efficiently use 9.2 with my above described needs( minus iTunes...I know that needs OSX)?
3) What browser could I use and how do I get it if this thing has never been on the net before?

Thanks everyone!

G3 Clamshell Indigo, Mac OS 9.2.x

Posted on Oct 13, 2008 12:28 PM

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  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Oct 14, 2008 4:04 PM in response to DocMidnyte
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    Oct 14, 2008 4:04 PM in response to DocMidnyte
    It should have a Browser and a few other obscure Utilities on it, unless the previous owner deliberately threw those things away. It should have at least Internet Explorer. Do you have a System/Install CD or a Restore CD?

    The firmware update must be loaded separately. Most often done with a Browser, but there may be an ftp client that could be used to get you going.
  • by Texas Mac Man,Solvedanswer

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Oct 15, 2008 6:07 PM in response to DocMidnyte
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    Oct 15, 2008 6:07 PM in response to DocMidnyte
    Probably the best browser for OS 9.x is Mozilla. Although Mozilla will have a problem on some web sites that are designed for newer browsers. Download Wamcom's Mozilla browser at: http://wamcom.org/latest-131/ With only 128MB RAM, you need to have a lot of Virtual Memory.

    You only need to update the firmware if you are going to install/run OS X.

    Although I have Panther installed on my G4, I run in OS 9.2.2 more than Panther.

     Cheers, Tom

  • by DocMidnyte,

    DocMidnyte DocMidnyte Oct 23, 2008 11:03 PM in response to Texas Mac Man
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    Oct 23, 2008 11:03 PM in response to Texas Mac Man
    OK, so I install my scavenged airport card to find out that the airport software was never installed. No discs. I can still give it back to her for money back.

    Help???