Smurfs didn't have that functionality as far as I recall. Alternative would be to use an ext enclosure kit to attach it VIA firewire to another newer Mac that supports TD mode Example enclsure: http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=434681&pid=_Froogle&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=808668
Make sure whatever enclosure you choose supports the older PATA (IDE) drives (that came in the smurfs) and says "COMBO" in the name of the model which usually indicates that both USB and Firewire ports and cables with the kit This is how we have done it --Cecile Santa Clara CA On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Lawrence David Eden <[email protected]>wrote: > Greetings, > > Can a Smurf G3 be booted into Target Mode? > > I want to upgrade the OS to 10.4.11 but the Smurf does not have a DVD > drive. > > > Larry > > -- > You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for > those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power > Macs. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list+ > unsubscribegooglegroups.com or reply to this email with the words "REMOVE > ME" as the subject. > -- They don't make 'em like they used to. It's why so many folks love old Macs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
