can i run 10.4?

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hello guys, so i just added 1gb of ram to this imac and internet.... would i be able to run 10.4? here are the specsComputer4/25/14 3:17 PMHardware:Hardware Overview:  Machine Model:          iMac  CPU Type:          PowerPC 750  (32.1)  Number Of CPUs:          1  CPU Speed:          350 MHz  L2 Cache (per CPU):          512 KB  Memory:          1 GB  Bus Speed:          100 MHz  Boot ROM Version:          4.1.9f1  Serial Number: Software:System Software Overview:  System Version:          Mac OS X 10.3.9 (7W98)  Kernel Version:          Darwin 7.9.0  Boot Volume:          Macintosh HD  Computer Name:           Computer  User Name:          (becks87)Network:Internal Modem:  Interface:          modem  Type:          PPP (PPPSerial)Built-in Ethernet:  Interface:          en0  Type:          Ethernet  IP Address:          10.0.1.  Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.0  Broadcast Address:          10.0.1.255  Router Address:          10.0.1.1  DNS Servers:          10.0.1.1  Domain:   Ethernet Address: Memory:DIMM0/J13:  Size:          512 MB  Type:          SDRAM  Speed:          PC100-222SDIMM1/J14:  Size:          512 MB  Type:          SDRAM  Speed:          PC100-222SPCI/AGP Cards:ATY,Rage128Pro:  Type:          display  Bus:          AGP  Display Type:          CRT  VRAM (Total):          8 MB  Vendor:          ATI (0x1002)  Device ID:          0x5052  Revision ID:          0x0000  ROM Revision:          113-XXXXX-109Display:  Resolution:          1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz  Depth:          32-bit Color  Mirror:          Off  Online:          Yes  Main Display:          YesATA:ATA-4 Bus:QUANTUM FIREBALLlct15 07:  Capacity:          6.99 GB  Model:          QUANTUM FIREBALLlct15 07  Revision:          A01.0F00  Serial Number:   Removable Media:          No  Detachable Drive:          No  BSD Name:          disk0  Protocol:          ATA  Unit Number:          0  Socket Type:          Internal  OS9 Drivers:          YesMacintosh HD:  Capacity:          6.99 GB  Available:          4.78 GB  Writable:          Yes  File System:          Journaled HFS+  BSD Name:          disk0s5  Mount Point:          /CRN-8242B:  Model:          CRN-8242B  Revision:          LASC  Serial Number:          2000/08/05  Drive Type:          CD-ROM  Removable Media:          Yes  Detachable Drive:          No  Protocol:          ATAPI  Unit Number:          1  Socket Type:          InternalSCSI:AirPort Card:Modems:Modem Information:  Modem Model:          Spring  Firmware Version:          APPLE VERSION 0007, 7/31/2000  Country:          22 (United States, Canada, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Latin America, Philippines, Thailand)  Driver:          com.apple.driver.AppleSCCSerial (v1.2.6)  Interface Type:          Serial  SKU Name:          UCJ  Modulation:          V.90  Hardware Version:          6.0FMessage was edited by: becks87

a brody · Answer

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2672Note, because of Spotlight  and the amount of space 10.4 takes up, I strongly recommend upgrading to a Parallel ATA 100 hard drive that is at least 20 GB.As it stands, you&#x27;d really be overflowing the hard drive:http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1514And you should consider at least 15% of your hard drive should be full at all times.Other considerations are here:https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2541If that&#x27;s too much for you, and want to get a more modern Mac, recognize migrating from that Mac requires several data conversions, depending on what applications you have:https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295

Allan Jones · Answer

The 350gHz model did not have FireWire and, per the official specs, could not run 10.4. However, there are reports here of some 350mHz G3 iMacs working with 10.4. Seems hit and miss.I agree with a brody--you really need a larger hard drive.Given the sometimes high cost of legitimate 10.4 install disks, a decreasing selection of ATA hard drives, and the possibility that 10.4 may not install, you are--in a way--"rolling the dice" with this upgrade plan. You could spend a fair bit of money only to find Tiger won&#x27;t install.

becks87 · Answer

fair enough, this is only a fun thing to do for me.... if i wanted to upgrade hard drive where is the best/cheapest way where i could get it??

Allan Jones · Answer

fair enough, this is only a fun thing to do for me.... OK, you and I are of a kind. Good to know!I get most of my stuff from Other World Computing. They currently catalog only one PATA 3.5-inch hard drive:http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Western%20Digital/WD2500JB/The iMac G3 will not recognize more than 128GB of any hard drive so you must partition drives larger than 120GB: one up-front partition of no more than 125GB (yes, 125--accounts for rounding) and the second partition left unformatted.Newegg has a selection of smaller IDE/ATA drive that are even cheaper:http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit&#x3D;ENE&amp;N&#x3D;100007603%2060045769 7&amp;IsNodeId&#x3D;1&amp;name&#x3D;IDE%20UltraNote that many larger hard drive than those shipped with the iMac G3 can put out more heat than the tiny drive they shipped with. The iMac uses passive heating (no fans) and can get hot inside. Consider some form of active cooling. The best destroys the lines of the case--a 120mm fan screwed to the vents on top of the case set to pull air out. A laptop chill pad with ONE fan centered can be used under the iMac, placed so the air from the single fan blows directly into the vents on the iMac&#x27;s case bottom.