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<blockquote data-quote="AliOop" data-source="post: 902208" data-attributes="member: 118941">To All:Let me stare out by saying I'm an Apple newbie. No, let me begin by saying I'm a Linux man. Debian to be specific. Been using it for years. But I've always found Macs seductive. And now I've been completely seduced.&nbsp; I've recently purchased an older G4. For the price, I couldn't resist. And I now have the Apple I've always wanted!!! Well, not that specific model. But I've got an Apple. Here's my hardware:Machine Name:&nbsp; &nbsp; Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics)&nbsp; Machine Model:&nbsp; &nbsp; PowerMac3,1&nbsp; CPU Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; PowerPC G4&nbsp; (2.9)&nbsp; Number Of CPUs:&nbsp; &nbsp; 1&nbsp; CPU Speed:&nbsp; &nbsp; 450 MHz&nbsp; L2 Cache (per CPU):&nbsp; &nbsp; 1 MB&nbsp; Memory:&nbsp; &nbsp; 1.5 GB&nbsp; Bus Speed:&nbsp; &nbsp; 100 MHz&nbsp; Boot ROM Version:&nbsp; &nbsp; 4.2.8f1&nbsp; ATI Rage128ProMy problem: I can view all streaming video - MSNBC, Fox, Apple Trailers, CNN, etc. But it's choppy. I don't think I have the video drivers install. Being new to Apple I don't know how to check for this. Or how to install the drivers for my old video card. Question 1: How do I go about installing drivers for the old card? Question 2: Can I upgrade the AGP ATI card to something better or newer and how? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,AliOop.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AliOop, post: 902208, member: 118941"] To All: Let me stare out by saying I'm an Apple newbie. No, let me begin by saying I'm a Linux man. Debian to be specific. Been using it for years. But I've always found Macs seductive. And now I've been completely seduced. I've recently purchased an older G4. For the price, I couldn't resist. And I now have the Apple I've always wanted!!! Well, not that specific model. But I've got an Apple. Here's my hardware: Machine Name: Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics) Machine Model: PowerMac3,1 CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.9) Number Of CPUs: 1 CPU Speed: 450 MHz L2 Cache (per CPU): 1 MB Memory: 1.5 GB Bus Speed: 100 MHz Boot ROM Version: 4.2.8f1 ATI Rage128Pro My problem: I can view all streaming video - MSNBC, Fox, Apple Trailers, CNN, etc. But it's choppy. I don't think I have the video drivers install. Being new to Apple I don't know how to check for this. Or how to install the drivers for my old video card. Question 1: How do I go about installing drivers for the old card? Question 2: Can I upgrade the AGP ATI card to something better or newer and how? Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, AliOop. [/QUOTE]

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