Ibook G3 OS and Browser Question

Im wondering if I can even update software and how much it's going to cost me.

You can run Mac OS X 10.4.11 or earlier on that iBook. The cost varies.

I guess I was just trying to get the browser the best possible way without spending an arm and leg.

Use a different browser, such as Firefox 2 or iCab.

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Niel says you need Firefox 2. Newer versions won't work.

You can find Firefox 2 here:

http://mac.oldapps.com/firefox.php

I have that exact model running OS 10.2.8.

I had to hunt around on the FireFox web site but finally downloaded and set up version Firefox/1.5.0.1 for the Mac.

I tried the browser Opera at first but could not get to my Hotmail account, so then I tried this version of FireFox and it works great.

These liitle macs are great utilitarian notebooks but limited in what they can do because of there age. I use mine mainly as a lightweight travel notebook and also like the built in apps, especially iPhoto.

I have a new Toshiba laptop but prefer this little mac when using old fashioned dial-up via Net-Zero, as the Toshiba is a lot slower on dial up because of using Windows Vista, too much overhead (bloated operated system) on Vista for dial-up.

I am picking up an Apple 16 gb wi-fi iPad in a couple of weeks, and will use it when I want the high end cutting edge features for travel, but for any everyday inexpensive runner, the iBook is fine.

I also installed MSOffice for the Mac version 2004, and picked it up for around 60 bucks used at eBay.

Also it help to max out the RAM with a 512 mb simm card. Easy to install, the slot is below the removable keyboard.

Hope this helps.

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to use the iPad in connection with the iBook G3 (Dual USB).

http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Mac OS X 10.4.11 is the last version of the OS which is compatible with a G3 processor.

Good luck with the iPad!

Thanks for the welcome.

I have not used a mac for several, several years. The last one was a Mac II FX.

After buying a brand new Toshiba this last year, with a 2.5 ghz processor, 180 gb hard drive, 3 gb RAM and a 17" screen, running Vista - I WILL NEVER BUY another Windows machine. It was so disappointing to still deal with freeze ups, and having to hit the ctrl-alt-del on a regular basis. WINDOWS IS CRAP!

The little iBook I bought for a hundred and fifty bucks on eBay is one of the best laptops (notebook, a better description), I have ever owned. Has not locked up even once!

I am now a Mac convert - Thanks again for the Welcome.

Greg

Oh, my. One of those iPads would be nice, but do you realize that the iBook is 7 years old? You may want to consider a MacBook (or 13-inch MacBook Pro), since it would be able to do so many things that the iPad won't be able to do. (Multitasking is a big item for me, for example.)

get camino... its firefox based and you can go into prefs and turn off all advertising and flash which will dramatically help out your internet browsing on a slower system. you can download older versions on their site: http://caminobrowser.org/download/