Bless the wife...she got me an I mac...but: But at a garage sale...it's an I mac G3...ya know the one that came in fruit flavors...She said...I thought you really wanted a Mac...(she...

ggttc Loc: TN

But at a garage sale...it's an I mac G3...ya know the one that came in fruit flavors...She said...I thought you really wanted a Mac...(she knows more about computers than I do)...I have to respect the joke...so I cant use it for a boat anchor anytime soon...

Anyway, does anyone have any idea where or how I can get software for it...I need to update the broswer from IE 5
so I can connect to the internet...any ideas, suggestions?

It might actually be fun.

Thanks in advance

tschmath Loc: Los Angeles

ggttc wrote:

But at a garage sale...it's an I mac G3...ya know the one that came in fruit flavors...She said...I thought you really wanted a Mac...(she knows more about computers than I do)...I have to respect the joke...so I cant use it for a boat anchor anytime soon...

Anyway, does anyone have any idea where or how I can get software for it...I need to update the broswer from IE 5
so I can connect to the internet...any ideas, suggestions?

It might actually be fun.

Thanks in advance

If it's one of the jelly beans, you can't update it. It's useless as a computer, sorry to say.

ggttc Loc: TN

tschmath wrote:

quote=ggttc But at a garage sale...it's an I mac ... (show quote)

We have more laptops than we need...just thought it would be fun to play with...I dont want to upgrade the machine itself...just want to know if there is any runnable software out there...I have found some...but since I cant upgrade browsers or anything else without an internet connection...

It boots and has some standard old mac stuff on it...

just curious...she paid almost $9. for it

Dave52 Loc: Oregon Coast

There are clubs of Mac users that go all the way back to the Lisa that came out just before the Mac, Mac Plus, Mac SE, and on. My Mac Plus still works but needs a new floppy drive install (yes they can still be found). I traveled the world teaching MGM CAD/CAM/CAE, AND Micro Graphics, my computer still has a evaluation copy of Photoship on a Mac and same of Auto Cad (not good in Mac format, but fantastic now).

Contact the Mac Groups, they have some software. Good luck to you, there are some really fun programs still out there.

ggttc Loc: TN

Dave52 wrote:

There are clubs of Mac users that go all the way b... (show quote)

Thanks!...it will be fun..and I'll let you know how it turns out!

alfredo_tomato Loc: Kentucky

What OS is it running?

If it has a slot loading CD, you should be able to install Linux. Google "Linux for G3 iMac."

Linux has come a long way in the past decade. It's worth it for GIMP. Teamed up with Inkscape and you can do a wide range of photo editing. Add Scribus and you can do a wide range of layout.

ggttc Loc: TN

thanks!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

ggttc wrote:

But at a garage sale...it's an I mac G3...ya know the one that came in fruit flavors...She said...I thought you really wanted a Mac...(she knows more about computers than I do)...I have to respect the joke...so I cant use it for a boat anchor anytime soon...

Anyway, does anyone have any idea where or how I can get software for it...I need to update the broswer from IE 5
so I can connect to the internet...any ideas, suggestions?

It might actually be fun.

Thanks in advance

I wonder if there is a collector's market for something like that. I'm sure there is someone who has a who room full of old computers.

There are a lot on eBay, but not much interest.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=mac+g3&_sacat=0&_from=R40

ggttc Loc: TN

jerryc41 wrote:

quote=ggttc But at a garage sale...it's an I mac ... (show quote)

I know...I checked...besides the fact that the thing weighs 25lbs...a fortune to ship...there isnt much interest.

ggttc Loc: TN

alfredo_tomato wrote:

What OS is it running?

If it has a slot loading CD, you should be able to install Linux. Google "Linux for G3 iMac."

Linux has come a long way in the past decade. It's worth it for GIMP. Teamed up with Inkscape and you can do a wide range of photo editing. Add Scribus and you can do a wide range of layout.

its running OS 9.2

alfredo_tomato Loc: Kentucky

Tetris Max and Jewel Box are two addictive games that can still be found online.

ggttc Loc: TN

so...How can I get the internet running on this thing...my router wont even recognize xp anymore....???

Can I download Mac formatted stuff on windows 7?

I know this is an act of folly...but now I am interested..thank you all for your help...You can always rely on the UHH brain trust...

alfredo_tomato Loc: Kentucky

I've downloaded PPC software on my OSX box, I just can't open it.

ggttc Loc: TN

ggttc wrote:

so...How can I get the internet running on this thing...my router wont even recognize xp anymore....???

Can I download Mac formatted stuff on windows 7?

I know this is an act of folly...but now I am interested..thank you all for your help...You can always rely on the UHH brain trust...

And there in lies the problem...lays the problem...who knows