garyfromjenkins
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Q: I have a G3, looking for a 17 inch flat screen monitor to fit

My old behemoth 17 inch monitor has given me various shades of color.

I need a flat screen monitor 17 or more, but to plug into my G3.

Anyone know what will work?

Mac G3, Mac OS 9.2.x, Need LW 16/600 PS software

Posted on Aug 16, 2014 4:33 AM

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garyfromjenkins

Q: I have a G3, looking for a 17 inch flat screen monitor to fit

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  • by mns579,

    mns579 mns579 Aug 16, 2014 6:56 AM in response to garyfromjenkins
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    Aug 16, 2014 6:56 AM in response to garyfromjenkins

    "G3" covers a lot of ground. They shipped from the factory with DB-15 and later VGA connectors. If the graphics card has ever been changed, the video connector could be something else, probably DVI or maybe even ADC (the last is unlikely). And before thinking it's certainly the monitor, also consider the possibility that it's the graphics card in the computer that is failing.

  • by Jeff,

    Jeff Jeff Aug 16, 2014 5:56 PM in response to garyfromjenkins
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    Aug 16, 2014 5:56 PM in response to garyfromjenkins

    As already mentioned, it would be helpful to know which model G3 you have.  The laser printer software can be found on this categorized page of Apple's "Older Software Downloads."  You can use the segmented download of the LaserWriter 8.5.1 software, designed to fit on 1.44 MB floppy disks.  Otherwise, you can download the LaserWriter 8.6 software in one 3 MB file.  I assume that you have Stuffit Expander on the computer to decompress any "x-x-x.bin" files.  Files with the ".smi" suffix are self-mounting (by double-clicking) and don't require Stuffit Expander.

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Aug 18, 2014 9:30 AM in response to garyfromjenkins
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    Aug 18, 2014 9:30 AM in response to garyfromjenkins

    Is my iMac an iMac PPC or Intel?  should help you further identify your G3.