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.

Unlike the iMac, all models in the PowerBook G3 series are nicely equipped with removable storage, so file transfer is generally straightforward. However, if your older Mac only has a 1.44 MB floppy and your PowerBook G3 only has a Zip drive, then you may wish to look into other means of file transfer. If both Macs have modems, an easy way to transfer files is to stuff and binhex the files you wish to transfer using Aladdin Systems' StuffIt.

You have many options for transferring files from your existing Mac to your Power Mac G4. The easiest way may be to network your older Mac and Power Macintosh G4 together for easy file transfer. If your older Mac has Ethernet built in, like all Power Macs and some Quadras, you usually will just need a simple crossover cable or standard Ethernet cables and a hub to connect two Macs together. You can look up your Mac or MacOS-Compatible here on EveryMac.

Like early models in the iMac series, the Power Macintosh G4 Cube lacks internal re-writable storage. This means that it will be necessary to either add external removable storage or to find another file transfer method. Perhaps the simplest way to transfer files from any two Macs with online access is to stuff and binhex the files you wish to transfer using Aladdin Systems' StuffIt. Then go online with the first Mac, log onto a server, and upload the files.

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.

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.

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.

Like the iMac and other recent Apple products with striking industrial design, the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series was designed entirely in-house by Apple's Industrial Design Group, led by Jonathan Ive. Since it is known that Steve Jobs himself had a strong influence on the design of the iMac, he most likely influenced the design of the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series as well.

Apple released three color-compatible monitors for the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series, a 15" Apple Studio Display with an LCD flat-panel display, a 17" Apple Studio Display with a CRT display, and a 21" Apple Studio Display with a CRT display.

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.

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

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.

On the mac, there is a free component to ogg-ify itunes. The freeware VLC Media Player will also play OGG files. http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20020424233612407

Yes, and they will still be Mac files. So, you would then handle them the same as if they were Mac files copied to your Windows PC hard drive from a diskette. If you do not currently process native Mac files on your Windows PC, we would recommend moving the downloaded ZIP file to a Mac before un-ZIPing the Mac files. Back to Top

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.

Yes, just be sure to specify that you are requesting a transfer and NOT a new domain. You should keep the service with your current provider while waiting for InterNIC to complete the transfer process. We will provide you with a temporary IP address so you can mirror the site on our server. All email and web pages will still be accessed from your current site. When InterNIC announces the completion of the transfer there is a 72 hour propagation period where visitors could go to either site.

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.

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.

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.

If you have your files on an old Mac with a SCSI drive internal or external; and your new Mac does not have a SCSI external connector or use SCSI drives internally, what can you do? I'll discuss many options. My GENERAL advice is as follows. EITHER use some kind of Mac which HAS SCSI to read your drive, and use it to transfer files either by connection or by transfer to another media (floppy, CD, ZIP disk). OR, you add some kind of SCSI hardware to your new Mac to read the drive.

See the Computer Services Knowledge Base article http://www.fas.harvard.edu/computing/kb/kb0827.html for information on secure file transfer (SFTP, SCP and FTP via VPN).

This error is due to the differences in file naming rules in the Mac OS and FAT32 files systems. See section b of #13 below for more information on this issue.

This error is due to the differences in file naming rules in the Mac OS and FAT32 file systems. See Question 11b. below for more information on this issue.

Important Note: The Mac-PC Exchange folder is for temporary storage of files while you are moving them from computer to computer. It is not monitored or backed up. Anyone who connects to the folder can delete your files, so do not depend on the files to be there the next time you look. All files on Mac-PC Exchange are deleted at 4 AM daily. There is not an easy way for Windows computers to transfer files directly to Macs, or vice versa.

LimeWire cannot transfer files directly to your iPod. iTunes integration places a playlist of the files contained in LimeWire's Library in iTunes. If you are trying to transfer downloaded files with LimeWire to the iTune's Library, select the file in LimeWire's Library that you would like to transfer by clicking it. After releasing the mouse button, click and drag the file into iTunes. To select more than one file, use the Ctrl or Shift keys on your keyboard.

Use the New File Transfer Window icon from SSH menu, or kerberos ftp that is a part of kerberos 5 distribution that you had downloaded to access NCSA machines.

Files must be transferred to the web server via File Transport Protocol (FTP). If you need FTP, mail, or other Internet software, visit cnet.shareware.com. cnet.shareware.com is a great source for the latest Internet applications with ratings and reviews to help you decide which application is best suited for your needs. Also check out our online manual to see how easy it is to use the most popular FTP clients.