Been offered an imac g3

[Futa_Mill]

I've been offered an imac g3 262 for $20 i know this is a good deal because i ordered this machine for the person a year ago off of ebay for $120. So should i go for it? also would i be able to run a linux distribution on it?
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[Smithcraft]

A - It's up to you really. It's a good deal on a decent machine.

B - Yes.

SC
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Make sure it has pins!

[ghostdawg]

I see a chance of getting a g3 also, but not sure of the specs on it at this time. They guy say it is a green colored version.

Does anybody have any ideas on what the specs may be for this g3?

I'm going to go look at it sometime this weekend. He wants $25 for it. I guess if nothing else I could install linux on it.

How can I tell a slot loading drive from a tray loading one?

Thnx.
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[JohnnyBoy]

Hi there GhostDawg,

Check out this page - http://www.lowendmac.com/imacs/index.shtml - and scroll down to "G3 iMacs". They've listed them all here, complete with specs and pictures...
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[ghostdawg]

Thnx for the link Johnny...after getting the AAO, it changed my plans for awhile.
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