2007-07-04 06:25:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Technically yes, the G3 is the oldest platform that OS X supports. However, with the later versions of OS X, your G3 will slow down noticeably. Perhaps try and get an original version of OS X.. that'd be a smoother process.
2007-07-04 06:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, yes (see URL below). You could go all the way to Tiger (10.4).
The more appropriate question is, should you? For that I believe the answer is no. IMHO, G3's are just not able to handle the bloat of OS X. You'll probably fill up what little disk space you have (it needs 3+ GB), it will run much slower compared to OS 9, and constantly find yourself running low on memory. Sure, you could max out the memory, but the older memory is going to be more expensive and harder to buy, plus the cost might be a good chunk of the way towards a new Mac Mini. I love my old Macs too (I have working models from 1990), but after 7-8 yrs it is time to say goodbye. :)
2007-07-04 14:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Jolo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. You would need to make sure you have at least 500 mb of ram, anything less than that and you would run into problems. You need to make sure you have adequate hard drive space. You might have to reformat your computer hard drive also. I'd get an early version of MacOs X, somewhere around 10.2. You can pick up copies on ebay . I had MacOs X running on a 1999 G4 tower with no problems.
2007-07-04 14:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by Kahless 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Pretty Sure You Can But To Make Sure, Call Apple At 1-800-MY-APPLE. I'm Pretty Sure All That You Have To Do Is Buy The Upgrade Disc. (I'm Doing That For Tiger To Leopard)
2007-07-04 13:29:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it, but call Apple and ask them.
2007-07-04 13:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋