Since I thought this was a Power Computing list, I was only refering to the Power Com. models. Here to fore, Everything and everyone has said -OS X would only run on the PTP models with a G4 card.-
Is the new gospel, that even a PCenterPro with a Sonnet G3 card can run the Panther version? I had recommend to him by separate post that rather than spend a ton on the PTP, he get a G4 blue and White on eBay. RHB on 12/27/04 11:36 AM, Krow Magnum at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 08:14:02 -0600, Greg & Rachel Olson > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> YOu must have a G4 daugter card to run OS X. >>> >>> RHB >>> >>>> If I were to consider upgrading the daughter card to a G3 or G4 processor >>>> how much can I expect it to cost? I would like to keep the expense under >>>> $300. Seems I can but an iMac for about that on e-bay. But being a PC guy I >>>> like the form factor of this PTP. >>>> >> Not true. OS X 10.3.7 (newest panther) will run on a G3. In fact a >> few years ago when it just came out, I actually got X to run on a >> 120Mhz 604 with 32Mb of RAM. Slower than molasses in January, but >> still running. http://www.stmartinstmaarten.com/120.jpg >> >> Greg Olson >> > > A lot of people don't realize the first Mac OS X will run on a 604 CPU > without a hack but it is basically a beta version and has some > problems..... but it works. > > And greg is correct on the G3/G4 issue. OS X of any flavor will run on > a G3, even a 233MHz iMac. I have Panther (10.3.7) running on a 300MHz > B&W and it runs better than Jaguar. > > Ron -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> 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]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
