Can i install Windows XP for iBook G3 model 2001 ?

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Can i install Windows XP for iBook G3 model 2001 ?

Hi, everyone!
I have an iBook G3 12.1" model 2001 using MAC OSX 10.4.1. Because I'm Vietnamese so i need to install a Vietnamese keyboard software. I tried Vietnamese1.4 and font already, but when i log in MAC, It only allow me to choose English.
I'm really tired now and I want to remove the MAC OS and install the Windows XP OS, but i don't know my model is supported for Windows or not. Somebody please help me !
Thanks alot.

G3 model 2001 Mac OS X (10.4.1)

G3 model 2001, Mac OS X (10.4.1)

Posted on Apr 4, 2007 11:25 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 5, 2007 3:04 AM in response to chinhphuc83@yahoo.com

Nope You Can't install Windows XP from what I know.

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Answer 2

Apr 5, 2007 8:15 AM in response to chinhphuc83@yahoo.com

No. The iBook has a Power PC processor. Windows can only be installed on a newer Mac with an Intel processor.

However, we should be able to help you find Vietnamese on your iBook. Do you have the OS X 10.4 install disc? If so, and you don't mind losing everything on the hard drive, try doing an Erase and Install and choose your language at the beginning of the installation.

Good luck.

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Answer 3

Apr 5, 2007 8:51 AM in response to chinhphuc83@yahoo.com

roam has told you in another thread how to access the Vietnamese keyboard. Unless someone has deleted it, it should be there.

That's the thing to try before what I suggested above. I'm afraid I had assumed that someone had limited the installation or ran software afterward to eliminate foreign languages.

Better to try accessing the Vietnamese keyboard from your current installation:

Click on the blue Apple logo in the upper left of the display, and select System Preferences from the drop-down menu.

From the resulting panel, choose International. Select the tabs at the top of the International Preferences pane to set your preferences (including Language and Keyboard). Are you able to do that?

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Answer 4

Apr 5, 2007 8:57 AM in response to Ronda Wilson

Dear Ronda !
Thanks so much for the information !
But It's very unlucky for me because I bought the secondhand iBook, so i don't have the installed CD. Please show me Where i can buy such a CD. I found that there are some shop near my house which sell the MAC OSX Tiger CD, I guest it have no license. Can i buy it and install for my iBook or how can i contact with Dealer because I live in Vietnam so It's very difficult to buy the CD with legal Copyright !
Thanks again !
Phuc Nguyen

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Answer 5

Apr 5, 2007 9:04 AM in response to Ronda Wilson

I've already tried that way, but everything is still not changed. It did not allow me to choose the optional box so that i can use another language( American Flag is always selected ). Maybe I have to reinstall the MAC now.
If i have any problems, i will ask you then.
Thanks !
Phuc Nguyen

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Answer 6

Apr 5, 2007 9:11 AM in response to chinhphuc83@yahoo.com

Did you buy the iBook used instead of new? That's what I was assuming, and I was guessing that someone else set it up in this minimalist way. But I really should have asked to confirm this before suggesting that you reinstall.

If System Preferences isn't getting Vietnamese for you, though, a new installation is the probable solution.

Good luck!

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Answer 7

Apr 5, 2007 5:06 PM in response to Ronda Wilson

Thanks alot!
May i ask you the last question ?
That's when i reinstall the MAC, do i need to reintsall the drivers for iBook or it automatically detects the drivers for peripherals ? You know, i've never used MAC before ( in Vietnam almost people use Windows OS for their PCs and portables ), so i want to buy some books which guide how to use the MAC OS. Can you help me ?
Bye.
Phuc Nguyen

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Answer 8

Apr 5, 2007 10:18 PM in response to chinhphuc83@yahoo.com

It depends on which peripherals you're talking about. Many (but not all) printer drivers are included in the OS installation.

You may have to install drivers for other peripherals (scanners, etc.).

Instead of buying books, first check out Apple's own online guide to Mac, Mac 101.

If you read English as well as you write it, you should be able to find some help there.

Good luck!

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Answer 9

Apr 6, 2007 7:41 AM in response to Ronda Wilson

Thanks Ronda !
I just use my iBook for editing Word, excell and relaxing .So does MAC OSX automatically detect for VGA card, DVD Drive and sound card when i reinstall the OS or i have to install them myself ?
Bye.
Phuc Nguyen

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Answer 10

Apr 6, 2007 12:48 PM in response to chinhphuc83@yahoo.com

Wow! I'd hate to come from the Windows world.

That is all integrated in the OS.

Because Apple both designs and sells the hardware and writes the software to go with it, it's all one neat package. It will all just be there.

You're welcome.

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