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External hd mac help/suggestions

axefoleyaxefoley 331 Posts
edited February 2009 in Strut Central
Wondering if anyone can help me out with some knowledge here. I've got an old iBook running 10.2.8 os, I've got 2 questions can I/should I buy the latest os? If I don't get an updated os I'm in need of finding an external hd that is compatible with pc(where I'll be copying a music library from) and mac os 10.2.8. I've noticed alot of hd's run only os 10.4 and up. I got a good deal on the iBook-it also came with final scratch ver 1. I know I shoulda saved my loot and bought a new laptop and Microwave but this was a few years back-learning experience for sure.Hope this makes sense, as u can tell I'm not the most cpu savy dude.Thx much for any info.

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  • DJ_ZestDJ_Zest 252 Posts
    Any old Firewire external will work with 10.2.8, just don't get one with USB 2.0 if you have an iBook G3. The 10.4 requirements are probably just for bundled back-up software, but if you need to buy an OS upgrade check ebay or http://fastmac.com/osx.php, or see if your local Apple Specialist can install it for you, I wouldn't recommend going any further than 10.3. Check out Rocstor or Western Digital for externals. Hope this helps and good luck!
  • axefoleyaxefoley 331 Posts
    Zest thanks alot! That really helps me out, I appreciate your time.
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