Mac Crashed
After trying to install Panther (OS X 10.3) on my Beige G3, I realized that it isn’t possible with my current configuration. Technically, the Beige isn’t supported by Panther, because it doesn’t have any built-in USB ports. However, some people have had success installing it with the assistance of “XPostFacto”:http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/ a utility that previously allowed Old World non-G3 Macs to install OS X. Ryan, the author, is now updating the software to assist Beige G3 owners in the installation of Panther. It seems that it is possible, and some people have had success, but the major block at the moment is the fact that Panther does not support the internal video on the Beige. XPostFacto may solve this problem in the future, but currently it does not.
The only way anyone has had success with this install is by using an additional video card, such as the Radeon 7000 PCI or the Rage 128 PCI. There is a Mac version of the Radeon 7000 PCI, but unfortunately it still costs just over 100 dollars. There is a PC version of the same card which only costs $40. However, it lacks the second monitor output, and has a little less RAM. The card won’t work directly in a Mac, but a savvy user can “flash a PC card with a Mac ROM”:http://aex.org/mac/7000.html and allow the card to be used on a Mac. This may be the path I have to take.
If anyone has one of these Radeon 7000 PCI 32mb DDR video cards they would be willing to part with for a reasonable price (20-30 dollars), let me know!
In the meantime, I’m trying to get Jaguar back on this Mac, but I seem to have misplaced my install disks. If I let you borrow them, please get them back to me soon! However, its possible I just lost them around the house…
So for now, the Mac is totally non-functional. Weep bitter tears for the last of the Old World Macs…
Update: I found my 10.2 disks! They were hidden amongst all the Space Ghost VCDs for some odd reason… I would never have found them if I wasn’t overcome with a desire to watch Space Ghost again last night.
4 comments Sunday 18 Jan 2004 | Sam | Apple
eak…sorry sam….i can drop off some jag discs tomorrow if you like…sorry i killed your computer…also hope you guys had fun last night!
hey dude what is the best program to use to download free music on my MAC? just need some advice…cuz im really frustrated with it.
Perhaps your desire to watch Space Ghost was driven by a secret need within your subconscious to have you “discover” the Jaguar CDs that you knew you’d placed there, but never realized!
Acquisition is a nice program.
Great review Phil!! I loved the movie too. I hope they make one every year or at least start the tv shows again, missed Star Trek for a long time .