![]() ![]() Speaking of internet, you've got to include Hotline on System 7.5 through to OS 9.x (and maybe even up to 10.2). When was FreePPP? That was how I connected to the internet for a spell in the 90s. Not sure which version corresponds to which OS, but most Mac folks had it right up until AppleWorks came along. I'd say ClarisWorks would be another big one to have. I used MacAmp/Macast on my System 7.5.5 setup, too. That and SoundJam MP were the two big ones for OS 7.6 and 8.x. Since I am already scratching on the Mac OS X Leopard era, that shouldn’t be too much of a stretch.It started as MacAmp, then was renamed to Macast in '99. That’s for friends of mine who are perplexed by my rather recent and sudden 180 ° turn from PC to Mac and are wondering what would be the least expensive way for them to have a useful Mac. While looking out for further candidates I will also keep an eye for interesting choices for a cheap way into the Mac world. ![]() It will be very interesting to see how they compare to their respective Windows versions which I still remember all too well. I am looking forward to find one of those Macs in good shape and have a look at Mac’s old operating systems. That’s smack in the middle of the reign of Windows XP. Then there is always Mac OS X Tiger that would take me back to 2005, that’s around the time Windows Vista was promised to be released, but came 2 years later. That’s an operating system dating back to 1999 – the same year Windows 98 SE has been released. In case of the G4 Cube it gets a lot more vintage with Mac OS 9. The way I see it the first step should be hardware and software that can still be useful today as that way one gets the opportunity to actually work with the computer properly. Having a Mac that runs Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, an operating system that dates back to 2007, isn’t maybe all that vintage (same year Windows Vista has been released), but on the other hand I believe it’s a good and cheap first step into the Macintosh past. Positioning the display seems like half the fun on this thing □ With years they seem to slouch and become unable to keep the display in position. Beside the obvious condition of the display, the display arm’s condition is of key importance as well. It was an optional extra which I would really like to have to pair a wireless keyboard and mouse and use WiFi rather than Ethernet.Īs opposed to the G4 Cube, these iMacs seem a lot easier to get, just a matter to find one in good condition. Preferably the iMac G4 will already have wireless and Bluetooth installed. I wouldn’t mind an iMac G4 20” with 1680×1050 resolution, but they seem very rare, at least here. The second reason is that the late models from that time offer USB 2.0 as opposed to USB 1.1 and due to higher CPU speed allow to install Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) without having to fool around with LeopardAssist. The reasons being that unlike the 15” models which offer 1024×768 resolution, the display on the 17” has 1440×900 and I believe this will be very nice for browsing the web, reading news etc. ![]() I would aim at one of the later 17” models, the ones introduced late 2003. Isn’t it gorgeous and cute? Introduced in 2002 it isn’t much younger than the G4 Cube, except is has been kept in production for some years and has seen several models. IMac G4 – The second candidate on my list is the iMac G4. Unfortunately I am not holding my breath to find a G4 Cube in good condition here in Poland anytime soon, but this won’t stop me from being on the lookout. This one would give me a great opportunity to look into the Mac past beyond Mac OS X. Apparently Mac OS X Leopard (10.5) can be installed using LeopardAssist. Introduced in 2000 it isn’t a piece of hardware that I would expect to be useful these days, but it does have the ability to boot Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X with Tiger (10.4) being the most recent version intended to be installed on it. Alternatively I would consider to hook it up to the TV in the living room as it could just stand nearby and look pretty. Should look really nice with my Harman/Kardon Sound Sticks that are already on that table connected to an Airport Express. ![]() My idea is to have it on a glass table we have in the living room connected to an old Apple Cinema Display. It’s one of those machines you can put everywhere and it will look nice. In my opinion it’s beyond nice looking – it doesn’t necessary look like a computer at first sight. G4 Cube – I like the look of the G4 Cube. I will continue to look for more candidates over the next couple of days simply because I know it will take a bit to find either candidate in good condition on the market. “Form over function” is the leading motto when it comes to my search for a vintage Mac and after spending a day on some “research“ I arrived at the following choices: iMac G4 or G4 Cube. ![]()
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