Q & A: iMac G3/G4 (Flat Panel) Q & A

With the iMac G3/G4 (Flat Panel) Q & A, from EveryMac.com, you can get answers to all of your questions on the now discontinued iMac G3/G4 (Flat Panel). Every model is covered in detail.

Software Compatibility Q&A:

• Does the iMac run the MacOS?
• Does the iMac run MacOS X?
• Can the iMac run Linux?
• Can the iMac run Windows 98? Windows NT (2000) Me? XP?
• Is any Mac software incompatible with the iMac?
• Does software that requires a "dongle" work with the iMac?
• Is the iMac Y2K-compliant?

Technical & Performance Q&A:

• How fast is the iMac compared to the Power Mac G3 and G4?
• How fast is the iMac compared to Windows PCs?
• How many versions of the iMac are there?
• What is the difference between "A", "B", "C", and "D" iMacs?
• What is the difference between the "Kihei" iMac models?
• What is the difference between the "Indigo" iMac models?
• What is the difference between the "Flower Power" iMacs?
• What is the difference between the "Summer 2001" iMacs?
• What is the difference between the "Flat-Panel" iMac models?
• What is the difference between the "Flat-Panel" iMacs & earlier?
• What is the difference between the iMac "FP" and PM G4?
• What is the difference between the iMac "FP" and the eMac?
• Is the iMac PCI-based? Does it have a PCI slot?
• Is the CPU on the iMac upgradable? How is it mounted?
• Are third-party processor upgrade cards available?
• Will third-party video, TV, or 3DFX cards be available?
• Is the iMac CHRP-based?
• Does the iMac have a ROM?
• Is the iMac a Network Computer (NC)?
• How much RAM can the iMac support? How do I install it?
• Does the iMac support external monitors? Dual monitors?

USB Storage, Peripherals & File Transfer Q&A:

• How can I transfer files from my older Mac to my iMac?
• How can I transfer files from my old PC to my new iMac?
• Why did Apple remove the floppy? Why not include a Zip?
• What external storage options are available for the iMac?
• Which USB external storage option is best for me?
• Why USB? What advantages does USB have?
• Are ADB, SCSI, and serial port to USB adapters available?
• When will I need another USB hub? Why?
• Where can I find a complete list of USB peripherals?
• Will all USB peripherals work with the iMac?
• Can I add USB to my PCI-based Mac? NuBus-based Mac?
• Does the iMac include a CD-RW drive? Can one be added?
• Does the iMac support DVD? Can it be added?
• What is the SuperDrive? What types of media can it read/burn?
• Does the iMac support FireWire (IEEE-1394)? Can it be added?
• Are external speakers available in the iMac-style?
• What is the difference b/t speaker minijack & headphone jack?

Networking, Communication & Security Q&A:

• How can I network the iMac to my existing Mac?
• How can I network the iMac to my existing Windows-based PC?
• What type of modem comes w/ the iMac? Can others be used?
• Can an ISDN, Cable, or ADSL connection be used with the iMac?
• Can the iMac be a server?
• Does the iMac support LocalTalk? AppleTalk?
• How can I physically secure the iMac?

Design Q&A:

• Who designed the iMac?
• Why is the iMac "Bondi" blue (Rev. A & B)?
• What colors are the revision "266" and "333" iMacs?
• What colors are the "Kihei" iMacs?
• What colors are "Indigo" iMacs?
• What colors are the "Flower Power" iMacs?
• What colors are the "Summer 2001" iMacs?
• What colors are the "Flat-Panel" iMacs?
• Will custom or different colors be available later?
• Is the iMac the first translucent Apple hardware?
• Will future Mac hardware be translucent?

Purchasing & Additional Information Q&A:

• Where can I buy an iMac?
• Are custom configurations available?
• What is the iMac's target audience?
• Is the iMac right for my needs?
• Where can I find additional info on the iMac? Related websites?

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