On 28/01/2006, at 2:25 PM, McCallum Malcolm wrote:
>
> I have an old iMac G3 333 Mhz with 96 megs Ram running Mac OS
> 10.2.8 Yes It does run folks. I want to give it to an elderly Lady
> who I have known since Adam was a lad. She is ALL switched on and has
> wanted a computer but could not afford same. She wants to be able to
> email,use it as a typewriter/printer and browse the internet. She has
> tertiary level brain (she is a post grad Physio).
>
> My questions are :-
>
> 1 Can I go any higher level in Mac OS X?
> 2 Should I go back down to Mac OS 9 ?
> 3 How much memory should I add and where do I get it and get it put in
> 4 I will put her into Wamug for a year.
> 5 What ISP would be best for her, she lives in Bunbury 'burbs.
> 6 I have got a C60 printer for her.
>
> Mac
Hi Mac,
In answer to your questions
1. This model can go to 10.3.9, but you really need max RAM.
2. OS9 just creates headaches.
3. According to Apple Specs, this model supports a MAXIMUM of 256MB RAM.
However, Kingston support say that it will support 512MB through 2 x 256MB
modules. Kingston's 256MB module requires iMAC firmware 1.2 or higher, which
shouldn't be a problem as you would have updated the firmware for 10.2. The
downside is the price. Less demand means higher price. We (AppleCentre
Albany) can supply the 256 modules for $230 inc-GST each (plus postage).
These come with a lifetime warranty. By the way, we can also supply RAM for
*nearly* all models of Apple computers.
NOTE!!! We have recently been approved to open a new APPLE service centre in
Bunbury. Our service engineer is already in Bunbury and working from home
until we find suitable premises. He is also there for general Apple support.
Any WAMUGgers or associates in the area who don't want to send their
precious cargo to Perth need no longer do so!
4. Not a question :-)
5. iiNet & Westnet are very good ISPs, either one a good choice.
From a regional perspective, I rate Westnet higher because of their
excellent support.
If she can get ADSL it will give her a much better experience than
having to deal with
the issues which will almost certainly come up with dialup through the
old iMac modem
connecting to the old regional copper.
Believe me, I've lived it through dozens of customers!!!!
6. The Epson C60 has support through drivers up to 10.2.x. It *should* work
with 10.3.x.
Cheers,
Stuart
Stuart Evans
AppleCentre Albany
T4 Technology
Shop 6, 69 Lockyer Avenue
ALBANY WA 6330 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 08 9842 9660
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
