Re: Re-activating a PowerBook G3

Tiff Sunbacon <jeremy.fieldsend@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have an old PowerBook G3 (bronze keyboard) running System 9.1. I've
read that it will handle OS X okay but will it be able to connect to a
broadband internet connection? Will I need another modem?

The modem in your Powerbook will definitely not be able to handle
Broadband, so you'll need to get either an ADSL modem or a router. The
router is better, but if you aren't planning ever to network your PB to
any other local device, such as another computer, or to upgrade your OS
at a later time, then a modem should work okay. But if you can, get a
router.
--
Peter
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