> Which model of iMac? The ones with a PowerPC CPU are pretty useless these > days, especially for online stuff since all the web browsers have dropped > support for the last OS X version that runs on them.
That still makes them among the fastest Macs capable of running Classic MacOS; though they're not as expandable as the tower models, they're slightly more portable. For some people, that's worth having. Also, you can still run Linux on them; PowerPC iMacs are some of the easier all-in-one machines to get working, complete with modern Web browsers. The older ATI graphics chipsets used in PPC-era iMacs are relatively well-supported under Linux, and are considered pretty good for 2D graphics even now. Granted, their 3D capabilities leave something to be desired, but if you want to play 3D games, you want a *new* machine to do that. Come on, guys - this is the Vintage Macs list after all. People are still using System 6 on their Mac Plus and liking it. An iMac is pure luxury. - Jonathan Morton -- -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Vintage Macs" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
