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Can I install a DVD-RAM in a Apple Power Mac G3?

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Yes, but you must have a SCSI card installed (i.e. Apple Ultra SCSI PCI card) and a SCSI software driver. You will also need DVD software package, which can be purchased on our site. Follow this PayPal Order Proceadures - NOTE: Customer's that use PayPal to make payment, please add 5% of your total to your total for processing fees, without this fee, your order may/will be placed on hold/cancelled or the shipping will be downgraded
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How can I connect an old Apple/Mac or old PC-type printer to my G3 or G4 or iMac (OS X) system ?

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The very short answer is: you can't do this easily. There are problems between the USB-to-serial stuff; problems with printer drivers; and problems with OS X (or OS 9, etc) not knowing about either. The G3's, G4's and iMacs do not have the old Apple "DIN-8" connector (serial Localtalk) for modems and printers. These later Macs either use USB or Ethernet. Regarding the DIN-8 and Appletalk, see a related FAQ question for a description of that port. I don't describe Ethernet or USB.
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How can I transfer files from my existing Mac to my Blue Power Mac G3?

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Unlike the iMac, the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series comes with the option of an internal Zip drive, and it has the internal connectors to add one later as well. Obviously, if your older Mac already has a Zip drive, the easiest way would be to purchase your new Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 with an internal Zip drive and transfer all of your files from your older Mac to your new one via Zip cartridges.
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What ports are provided by the Blue and White Power Mac G3 series?

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The Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series includes two FireWire ports, two USB ports, an ADB port, a 10/100Base-T Ethernet port, an optional modem port, sound in/out, a security port, "hard" and "soft" power, and a standard VGA port that is provided by a video card in the fourth PCI slot.
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Can USB and FireWire be added to the original Power Mac G3 series?

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Yes. You can add a PCI card to your original Power Macintosh G3 that will add two USB ports. Companies including Creative Solutions have such cards, which cost between $50-$100 US. FireWire can also be added with an Apple-branded PCI card, and was a pre-installed option for the original Power Macintosh G3. As FireWire becomes more widely used, other cards will likely become available as well.
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Can external SCSI be added to the Blue and White Power Mac G3 series?

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Yes. An Adaptec SCSI card can be added at the time of purchase or added after the sale so that SCSI-based devices can be used. It should be noted that the Adaptec SCSI card 2906 that is available as a pre-installed option does not support "booting", limiting usefulness for emergency uses. SCSI cards from other companies are also available. If you've installed an external SCSI card in your Blue and White Power Mac G3, please share your experiences with other members in the forums.
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Is the iMac keyboard and mouse standard with the Blue Power Mac G3 series?

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Yes. In a last minute move to save cost, Apple decided to use the standard iMac keyboard and mouse with the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series. This can be annoying for those with larger hands or those used to a full-sized keyboard. Fortunately, since the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series of computers also have an ADB port and two USB ports, the options for alternate input devices are virtually limitless.
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Can the 7-Series recorder power my external hard drive or DVD-RAM drive?

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Yes! The 7-Series can power an external drives only when powered from external DC. The 7-Series will not power a drive off of its attached Li-Ion battery alone. There is not enough voltage from the Li-Ion battery to support bus powering.
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What is DVD-RAM?

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DVD-RAM, with an initial storage capacity of 2.58 billion bytes, later increased to 4.7, uses phase-change dual (PD) technology with some magneto-optic (MO) features mixed in. DVD-RAM is the best suited of the writable DVD formats for use in computers, because of its defect management and zoned CLV format for rapid access. However, it's not compatible with most drives and players (because of defect management, reflectivity differences, and minor format differences).
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Is the Apple Pro keyboard and mouse standard with the Power Mac G4 Cube?

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Yes. The Power Macintosh G4 Cube, and all other systems shipped after July 19, 2000 include the vastly improved Apple "Pro" keyboard and ergonomic optical mouse.
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How can I connect an Apple/Mac printer to my Windows system ?

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In brief, Windows supports many of the Apple "Postscript" laser printers; check the Windows' printer setup for a list of printers, then look for the "Apple" printers, for specific models. Non-Postscript printers include all of the Apple inkjet printers (all Stylewriters), and some of the oldest laser printers. Regarding impact or dot-matrix printers, you can with effort hook an Imagewriter or Imagewriter II to your Windows system via the SERIAL port; select the C.
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Do I need to install special drivers for my DVD-RAM?

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Yes, in most cases your DVD-RAM will come with a special software driver called "Write DVD". This must be installed in addition to a SCSI host adapter driver. You can purchase "Write DVD" at our website.
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Apple (OSX) FAQHow do I install Firefox for the mac?

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Download it. If it doesn't expand and mount an image automatically, double-click on the downloaded file. Then, drag the Firefox application from the image into your Applications folder, and then from your applications folder into your Dock.
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Where can I buy a Power Macintosh G3?

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Although it has been discontinued, some resellers specializing in used systems may have Power Macintosh G3 systems available at discount prices. If you want to purchase a used system, check out site sponsors PowerMax and OHS for a good selection and eBay for direct person-to-person sales.
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What about recordable DVD: DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, and +RW?

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There are three recordable versions of DVD-ROM: DVD-R, DVD-RAM, and DVD-RW. DVD-R can record data once (sequentally only), while DVD-RAM and DVD-RW can be rewritten hundreds of thousands of times. Final versions of the DVD-R and DVD-RAM specifications were published in August 1997 (see 6.1). DVD-RW will be finalized by the end of 1998. These recordable media are not currently usable for home video recording (see 1.14), though home DVD-RAM recorders will eventually become available.
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Why isn't this working on my Apple / Mac computer?

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We do our best to make WebQuest compatible with Apple Macintosh computers. You are probably having a problem caused by the web browser you use. If you are using Microsoft's Internet Explorer for the Mac, please be aware that this browser will not work with WebQuest. Please do not try to use it, it will not save your answers. That browser is obsolete, as Microsoft stopped upgrading it several years ago. If you have another browser installed on your computer, give it a try.
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How can I read Apple II 5.25" floppies on a Mac?

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Reading Apple II 5.25" floppies on a Mac requires the addition of special hardware. One company, Kennect, did make two drives that would handle this trick: the Drive 360 and the Drive 1200. They were primarily meant for reading 5.25" PC disks but were also advertised as having the ability to read Apple II DOS 3.3 and ProDOS floppies. Both required a device called the "Rapport", which plugged into the Mac's external floppy port and also gave the internal 3.
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How do I properly insert a DVD disc into the Power Mac G4 Cube? Eject a DVD disc?

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According to Apple Tech Info Document #58680, the Power Macintosh G4 Cube features a vertically-oriented, slot-loading DVD-ROM drive. With the Apple logo on the computer oriented towards you, insert DVD discs with the label side facing you. For double-sided DVD discs, insert the disc with the side you wish to access facing away from you. According to Apple Tech Info Document #58678, the Power Macintosh G4 Cube does not have a "mechanical eject button" to eject a disc.
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When booting from the Mac OS 9 CD, my iBook with 32 MB of RAM doesn't see the network. Why is this?

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When I copy text in Word and try to paste it into a BlitzMail 2.5 Composing window, I get the text that I previously copied in BlitzMail instead. When I open a message, move it to a different folder, and then try to save an enclosure, I get a message about a protocol error.
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How do I tell how much RAM my Mac has?

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While at the Desktop Level, go to the menu, to About This Computer….You will see much RAM your Mac has and the composition of your RAM: whether it includes virtual memory or RAM Doubler. It also graphically displays how much is currently being used by the System and any open applications.
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What is the target audience for the Power Macintosh G3?

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Both the original and the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series are targeted towards "power users" who need maximum performance and reasonable expandability at a reasonable cost. Apple is also hoping that the unique industrial design of the Blue and White Power Macintosh will encourage existing Mac users to upgrade and Windows users to convert to the Macintosh platform. The Power Macintosh G4 series, which replaced the Power Macintosh G3 series, is targeted to the same users.
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Is the Power Macintosh G3 right for my needs?

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Update: Now that the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series has been discontinued, this answer is no longer particularly relevant. However, the answer remains for "historical" reference.] Of course only you can determine if a model from the Power Macintosh G3 series is the right Mac for you, but you should evaluate the pros and cons of the Power Macintosh G3 series to see if your needs are met.
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Where can I find additional information on the Power Macintosh G3?

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In addition to this Q & A, specifications, and links provided by EveryMac.com, and Apple's own site, many Mac news sites covered the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series. MacInTouch has an in-depth Special Report, MacCentral has a comprehensive first and second look, MacFixIt has a superb report on compatibility issues, and the always excellent AccelerateYourMac has a section dedicated to the machines. EveryMac.com is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind whatsoever. EveryMac.
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How much RAM can the PowerBook G3 series support? What type?

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The original PowerBook G3 can support up-to 160 MB of RAM with a combination of 32 MB of onboard RAM and a 128 MB 60 ns EDO DIMM. Greater RAM capacity may be possible with higher-density DIMMs. The "Wallstreet", "PDQ", and "Bronze" PowerBook G3 series can support up-to 384 MB of RAM by using one 128 MB and 256 MB 10 ns SO-DIMM. Both SO-DIMMs used in these PowerBook G3s must use SDRAM, not EDO or SGRAM (with a "G").
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What does DVD-RAM mean?

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Some say DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc. Others say DVD stands for Digital Video Disc. RAM stands for Random Access Memory. Random access allows users to instantly access any location on the disc, repeat sections on the disc, and pause for as long as necessary. Sector headers are embossed in the disc during manufacture.
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Q4: Will the 3ware Sidecar work on Apple Power Mac G5's with PCI-X slots?

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A4. No. The 3ware Sidecar is a PCI Express solution only. The RAID controller can only be installed into PCI Express slots only.
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edit] How much RAM is in my Apple II?

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A:This is easiest to determine with an Apple IIGS. Go to the text control panel by pressing the control, open apple, and escape keys at once, then select the RAM Disk option under the Control Panel option. Note the 'Largest Selectable' entry, and add 256K to that-- that's how much RAM is available to GS programs. (The GS reserves a minumum of 256K for programs, though pretty much only older Apple II software will run in that space).
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I have an Apple Mac computer, where does that leave me ?

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Forms on disc is only available in a version for MS Windows. The Mac is a great computer, unfortunately, there aren't nearly as many Mac users as there are Windows users (Bill Gates isn't the richest man in the world for nothing). This is especially true for business users and is a business fact of life for software companies. So where does that leave me? You ask. Well, there are a number of programs out there that allow the Mac to emulate a Windows PC and run Windows programs.
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Is there a version for Apple Mac or Linux?

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Yes. In April 2005 we started to deliver our courses using the Online Course Campus. For the first time this makes our courses available to participants using any major operating system. There is no longer the requirement to have a Windows PC.
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