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Build a Macintosh From Scratch

Posted by pudge on from the more-diy dept.

An anonymous reader writes "MacOpz has posted a great step-by-step tutorial on building your own G4-based Macintosh from scratch. This article includes where to get parts, what modifications must be performed, and tons of photographs. A must-read for anyone that wants a Mac but doesn't want to pay Apple prices."

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  1. No offense... by Taylor_Durden · · Score: 0, Troll

    But why wouldn't you just build a Windows computer? Macs are not meant to be built for scratch, that's why you need a guide.

  2. Pretty cool, but its not my box of springs by Istealmymusic · · Score: 0, Troll

    I've always wanted to build a computer from scratch, but I'm not interested in Macs. Does anyone have any information on building a PC from scratch?

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  3. Re:case mod not 'building a g4' by sakusha · · Score: 0, Troll

    That's precisely what I said, and someone modded it as a troll.

  4. Re:Fun to read, but impractical by MoneyT · · Score: 2, Troll

    Couple notes on your comment. I'm not specificaly sure about the Athon MPs but if it's anything like my XP 20000 the G4 is definately competative. At least from my experience. Granted the PC was cheaper, but it also feels cheaper.

    Secondly, you can plug any monitor into the mac, as they all come with a DVI - VGA adapter. SO there's no need to pay for a new monitor, unless you don't have one, in which case you would be buying one anyway. The keyboards that come with macs are fine, I wouldn't bother replacing it. As for the mouse, well, yeah I suppose you would want to replace that, but honestly, you can live on one button.

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  5. Re:Fun to read, but impractical by MoneyT · · Score: 2, Troll

    even the base configs are terrifically expensive, more than double and nearly triple good, well-known brands PC parts

    I suggest you check into prices again

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  6. Cease and desist. by L.+J.+Beauregard · · Score: 2, Troll
    Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe, P.A.
    Cupertino, CA
    15 September 2002

    Dear Slashdot Editors:

    Your article on building Macintoshes is a threat to the valuable intellectual property rights of our client, Apple Computer. You are hereby ordered to cease and desist publication of this article, or face legal action.

    All your Mac are belong to us.

    Sincerely,

    I. Will Cheatham, Esq.
    Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe, P.A.

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