Upgrading the OS (and the RAM) might be a good option, but the limitation on "new" software you can run will be bounded by the hardware, not the OS, because it uses a PowerPC processor rather than an Intel processor. It's a very good choice for your current computer, as long as you run a decent web browser and keep it maintained (via Disk Utility) and updated (via Software Update).
You should be able to get 2gb of RAM into that machine, and with Tiger or Leopard it will run much better with that second gig.ġ0.3.9 is not the worst OS in the world - I'd rather use it than any Windows OS. If you want to stick with your current computer, for whatever reason, then consider purchasing Leopard (10.5) instead of Tiger (10.4) as long as you don't need to run Classic applications.
It doesn't have to be a new one, but unless you absolutely have to run old Classic applications (very unlikely in 2011), then that $85 would be better as a starting deposit in a savings account that you'll add to until you can afford a decent used Mac with a Core2Duo Intel processor or better. A few notes about the different models: Powerbook G4 Titanium If your unit originally had a DVD drive only (400mhz and. Also, I believe the fan is dead or dying. The MacBook does not have a hard drive or battery. I didn't pay anything for it so I don't really want to invest too much money into it if it is not working.
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$85 is not a lot of money, but it's still $85 that could go toward a replacement MacBook or MacBook Pro or some other Mac. This is a replacement Apple CD-RW/DVD-ROM for the powerbook G4 Aluminum and Titanium, iBook G4, and Powerbook G3 Pismo and Lombard, and Macbook Pro 17' This comes with our standard 1 year warranty. Hi all, I just acquired my first Intel Mac. Your computer is pretty long in the tooth. Alice- You've received good advice here already.
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