I don't need to be able to decode DVD video, I just need to be able to read data DVDs. Jesse Quoting Alexander MacLeod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 23:39:22 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Does the same below apply as far as DVD-ROm drives as well? > > I'm looking for a bootable iApp compatible DVD-ROM drive for my Beige G3 > and I'm > > not too sure what works with what. > > Jesse > > DVD-ROM drives in Beige G3s are a bit of a prickly issue. The stock > video in them won't decode DVD video without some help. Either you > need an ATI PCI video card with the attached decoder from a B&W, or > you need a retail ATI Radeon 7000 or 9200 PCI video card. > > As for compatibility, check the drive compatibility database at > xlr8yourmac.com. For DVD burners, Pioneers are always a good choice, > as that is what Apple mostly uses as their "SuperDrives". Less > frequently they use Sony drives. > > Alex > > -- > G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > __________________________________________________ mtmail: 1 GB of feature full free email. The best thing since sliced bread. Again. http://macteens.net -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
