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  1. cyclyst1964

    can't restart after trying to install OS X

    If it is a CRT iMac (G3) and not an eMac (they are all G4s), did you download and install the firmware update prior to attempting to install OS-X ? That Firmware is very important. Also , I would encourage you to give that machine more Ram. Good Luck.
  2. cyclyst1964

    linksys vs. netgear (wireless)

    Hmm. Seems to me that every manufacturer sells a few duds. Could be that specific model and year makes a greater difference than brand name. Perhaps not even that. Maybe quality varies as the manufacturers switch component specs or suppliers from time to time. Good luck.
  3. cyclyst1964

    Building my Mac?

    There's a guy on e-bay selling b&w 300mhz g3 mini-towers for $25.00 US ! Sounds like a good starting point for a frankenmac.
  4. cyclyst1964

    linksys vs. netgear (wireless)

    I've been using a lynksys wireless network at home for a year now without problems. Been using d-link at work. Non-stop problems. Always re-starting the router. We've replaced three d-link routers in the past two years. Your mileage may vary.
  5. cyclyst1964

    My own first Mac

    Thanks guys. Hmmm... Older machine: $300.00 More ram , but slower bus speeds. Pluses : cheap , more ram ,as much drive space Minuses : slower bus speed , slower processor New Mini : $500.00 Pluses : four times the power , faster bus speeds ,iLife ,smaller Minuses : less ram , no...
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    My own first Mac

    Ok Guys and gals, I just found the "search" link. Well I've searched the forums and found out that several people have posted similar questions here. So Please don't kill me. You can still answer my posting if you have a machine like either of the ones I'm looking at, and you can tell me...
  7. cyclyst1964

    My own first Mac

    Hi, I'm new on this forum and I'm a mac-newbie, so please cut me a little slack if my post seems long winded ,or out of place. I just started learning about computers a few years ago when my boss gave one to me as a Christmas gift. It was an inexpensive pee-cee ( that's correct ,right?) ...
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