becks87

Q: can i run 10.4?

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 specs

 

Computer

4/25/14 3:17 PM

 

 

Hardware:

 

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:          PC100-222S

 

DIMM1/J14:

 

  Size:          512 MB

  Type:          SDRAM

  Speed:          PC100-222S

 

 

 

 

PCI/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-109

 

Display:

 

  Resolution:          1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz

  Depth:          32-bit Color

  Mirror:          Off

  Online:          Yes

  Main Display:          Yes

 

 

 

 

ATA:

 

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:          Yes

 

Macintosh 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:          Internal

 

 

 

 

SCSI:

 

 

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:          6.0F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message was edited by: becks87

iMac, Mac OS X (10.3.x), 1GB ram,

Posted on Apr 25, 2014 12:35 PM

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Q: can i run 10.4?

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Apr 25, 2014 1:36 PM in response to becks87
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    Classic Mac OS
    Apr 25, 2014 1:36 PM in response to becks87

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2672

     

    Note, 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'd really be overflowing the hard drive:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1514

     

    And 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-2541

     

    If that'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

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Apr 25, 2014 5:22 PM in response to becks87
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    Apr 25, 2014 5:22 PM in response to becks87

    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't install.

  • by becks87,

    becks87 becks87 Apr 25, 2014 7:40 PM in response to Allan Jones
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    Apr 25, 2014 7:40 PM in response to Allan Jones

    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??

  • by Allan Jones,

    Allan Jones Allan Jones Apr 26, 2014 7:41 AM in response to becks87
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    Apr 26, 2014 7:41 AM in response to becks87

    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=ENE&N=100007603%2060045769 7&IsNodeId=1&name=IDE%20Ultra

     

    Note 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's case bottom.