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Questions tagged [g4]

G4 stands for the PowerMac G4, a computer manufactured by Apple, or the PowerPC G4 processor used in various Apple computers

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How to Make a PowerMac G4 run Linux?

Is it possible to run Linux on a PowerMac G4? If so, how do I install it?
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iMac G4 won’t turn on

I’m attempting to repair and old 2003 17” iMac G4 that won’t power on. It’s completely dead, no startup sound, fans don’t spin, nothing. I’ve tried the following so far: Attempted PMU reset using the button on the bottom (holding it in for 10…
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Can't netboot a PowerMac G4

I'm trying to install Debian (by net booting off tftp) on my old Mac Mini G4. I get into OpenFirmware (option-cmd-o-f after boot chime) and enter: boot my.mac.ip.address,yaboot After I hit enter this appears for a split second: Then I am stuck at…
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Powermac G4 Booting Up to White Screen?

I have a Powermac G4 that I use as a server. Since yesterday, for any reason, it chimes, and just goes to a white screen. The only way to make it work again is to reset the PMU by holding the button inside for 10 seconds. It is running 10.4.11.
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Synergy not controlling G4 Mac Mini from Win7 64 PC

I've recently repaired my ancient G4 Mac Mini, I have reinstalled Tiger and applied all updates. I have Synergy setup between the PC and the Mac, with the PC being the server and the Mac being the client. They show in the log as being connected…
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iPod Nano 5th Gen and an old G4

I want to buy my dad an iPod nano for christmas. All he has for a computer is an old G4 that is still running Mac OS X 10.3.x (10.3.9 probably) What iPod can I buy him and he still be able to use? The newest nano requires iTunes 9 which he cannot…
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Mac 17" Powerbook G4 won't start up after being opened up

A friend's taken the keyboard off his 17" Mac G4 Powerbook, screwed it back on and now nothing happens when presses the power button. I don't have 'eyes-on' but he says he didn't do anything else apart from unscrew it, look around then screw it…
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RAM Specifications for Power Mac G4

I recently got a pair of old Power Mac G4’s, but they did not come with RAM. I am trying to find out their memory specifications so that I can add some, but unfortunately I cannot find them. Having little experience with Macs (or pre-built computers…
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What is the latest OS X version that will run on a Powerbook G4?

I have a Powerbook G4 that someone gave me with a blank hard drive. I'd like to install OS X on it, but the only version listed on apple.com is Snow Leopard, which only supports Intel processors. What version of OS X can I use with this G4, and any…
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iBook G4 stuck in blue screen

Won't boot into safe mode. I tried booting it holding Shift but it doesn't work! it gets to blue screen and its stuck. I managed to get it passed there by sheer luck once but thats it.
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USB powered off after boot with Power Mac G4 and Lubuntu

I have a Power Mac G4 that I'm trying to boot off of a USB drive, I can get it to load the kernel and ramdisk just fine, and it opens the display, but it shuts down the USB after loading kernel and ramdisk, preventing the kernel from checking the…
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Using lubuntu on a PowerBook G4

I've a Model: A1010 G4 laptop. Technically it seems to work very well, more reliable I think than my 13" 2011 model MacBook. I would like to use the G4 as an audio recorder for my digital piano. I have tried a few of the recommended Linux OS's but…
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iMac G4: auto playing iTunes music using Automator

I have used Automator and I have successfully set up events using it and iCal before. I would like to play a playlist from my iTunes using Automator, the problem is that there is no "Play Playlist / Song / Item" Action. I have tried first adding…
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Remote Installing OS X 10.5 on a PowerBook G4

I recently acquired a PowerBook G4 (always loved the PPC architecture over Intel when it comes to Apple), currently it has OS X 10.4 installed. Unfortunately I can't find the original 10.5 install disc I had, though I made an ISO of it some time…
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General video performance affected on Mac OSX 10.5 (PowerBook G4)

I'm quite new to Mac and I just got a PowerBook G4 for free. I installed OSX 10.5 on it and for the first two weeks, everything was going kinda smooth even if this is similar to a P3. I'm not expecting awesome video performance but at least be able…
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