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Can you go back from Intel to PowerPC G5?
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1217812" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>You can always take a step back in time but whether or not it's wise to do is another matter. As you've been told, the G5 machines had heat problems and aside from that, they're age worn. You can probably pick one up from Craig's list or any Mac reseller but you may be inheriting problems.</p><p></p><p>Keep in mind that the G5 is a PPC machine and will not be able to run the latest OS X or newer applications. As far as using your older classic apps, even on the G5 you would still need to install some sort of classic environment to run them.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, it's certainly your decision. My only advice is if you do find a G5 and buy it, don't get rid of your Intel iMac right away. Keep it in the closet until you're sure you no longer want it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1217812, member: 46727"] You can always take a step back in time but whether or not it's wise to do is another matter. As you've been told, the G5 machines had heat problems and aside from that, they're age worn. You can probably pick one up from Craig's list or any Mac reseller but you may be inheriting problems. Keep in mind that the G5 is a PPC machine and will not be able to run the latest OS X or newer applications. As far as using your older classic apps, even on the G5 you would still need to install some sort of classic environment to run them. Anyway, it's certainly your decision. My only advice is if you do find a G5 and buy it, don't get rid of your Intel iMac right away. Keep it in the closet until you're sure you no longer want it. [/QUOTE]
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