My dad (aged 84) has got used to using an old iBook. Recently, it started quitting any time he went on line. An Apple certified store said it is too old to fix. Could we connect a new Mac mini to the iBook, getting around the problem while keeping the same interface for him?
Mac mini
Hi, you possibly could connect them & use the Mini from the PB, it depends on the PB & OSX version, but the Interface would be that of the newest OSX, & the differences may be overwhelming.
Some of the older iBooks and PowerBooks are limited to 802.11b wireless connection. Some newer routers have only 802.11 g/n connectivity.
I have an original 1999 iBook with airport card installed that would not connect to a new Airport base station. I solved this by using a 802.11g/b USB adapter.
Here is a link to the device. Note it requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.
Yes, I see what you mean about the differences. It may not be a great solution from that point of view. Thanks for your help.
Thanks, this is useful to know.
Still not sure which iBook, but...
TenFourFox is the most up to date browser for our PPCs, they even have G4 & G5 optimized versions...
http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/
SeaMonkey seems pretty fast also, with many options...
http://www.seamonkey-project.org/
Mac mini and old iBook
