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Q & A: Power Macintosh G3 Series Q & A

With the Power Macintosh G3 Series Q & A, from EveryMac.com, you can get answers to all of your questions about the now-discontinued Power Macintosh G3 series. Both the original "Platinum" and the "Blue and White" Power Macintosh G3 series are covered in detail.

Software Compatibility Q&A:

  • What version of the MacOS is pre-installed?
  • Will the Power Macintosh G3 run MacOS X?
  • Can the Power Macintosh G3 run Linux?
  • Can the Power Macintosh G3 run Windows 98? Windows NT?
  • Will software that requires a "dongle" work with the Blue G3 series?
  • Are both Power Macintosh G3 series Y2K-compliant?

Technical & Performance Q&A:

  • What are the primary differences between the two PM G3 series?
  • How fast are the Power Mac G3 series compared to each other?
  • How fast are the Power Mac G3 models compared to Windows PCs?
  • Does the Power Macintosh G3 series support dual monitors?
  • Does the Blue and White Power Macintosh G3 series have a ROM?

Internal Expansion Q&A:

  • How many PCI slots are provided with the Power Mac G3 series?
  • Are external PCI expansion chassis available? Color-compatible?
  • Is the CPU on the Power Mac G3 upgradable? How is it mounted?
  • Are third-party processor upgrade cards available?
  • How can internal hard drive storage be expanded?
  • How much RAM can the Power Macintosh G3 support? What type?
  • Does the Power Macintosh G3 support DVD? Can it be added?

Removable Storage, Peripherals & File Transfer Q&A:

  • How can I transfer files from my existing Mac to my Blue PM G3?
  • What removable storage options are available for the PM G3?
  • What ports are provided by the Blue and White PM G3 series?
  • Can USB and FireWire be added to the original PM G3 series?
  • Can external SCSI be added to the Blue and White PM G3 series?
  • What adapters are available for "legacy" devices?
  • Is the iMac keyboard and mouse standard with the Blue PM G3?
  • Are alt. keyboards & input devices available? Color-compatible?

Networking, Communication & Security Q&A:

  • How can I network the Power Mac G3 to my existing Mac?
  • What modem comes with the Blue Power Mac G3? Can one be added?
  • Can ISDN, Cable, or ADSL be used with the Power Mac G3?
  • Were pre-installed server configurations of the PM G3 available?
  • How can the Power Macintosh G3 be physically secured?

Design, Configuration & Purchasing Q&A:

  • Who designed the Blue Power Macintosh G3 series?
  • Will other colors be available later?
  • What monitors are color-compatible with the Blue PM G3 series?
  • Where can I buy a Power Macintosh G3?
  • What are the default configurations?
  • Were custom configurations available?
  • Were server configurations available?
  • What is the target audience for the Power Mac G3?
  • Is the Power Macintosh G3 right for my needs?
  • Where can I find additional information on the Power Mac G3?

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