Front Row For iBook G4?

Does anyone know if it's possible to put front row on an iBook G4 and be able to use the remote?

Front Row is included for all Macs if you install Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Note that Mac OS X 10.5 requires an 867MHz or faster G4 processor. It's possible, if you have the first model iBook G4, that you only have an 800MHz processor. If that's the case, then Leopard is not compatible with your iBook. But, if you have any other newer model iBook, you should be fine. I would be sure to max our your RAM for the best performance.
Since your iBook doesn't have an IR receiver, you'd have to buy a third party remote control. The Keyspan RF Remote for Front Row is specifically designed for use with Front Row. It's "radio" frequency rather than infrared so you don't need any line of sight between the remote and the computer. But, it does have a USB dongle.
-Doug

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    Front Row Enabler for Lion - Mac-Hatter Consulting, LLC.
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    is there anyway to get Front Row for iPad?

    varjak paw wrote:
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    All this hype about G5 and front row......I have been trying to find links to see if this software and remote can be run on my PB17 G4....or do I have to wait to buy next years Intel G5 powerbook 17??......
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    Gien
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    This being said, you can then use a Bluetooth-enabled phone with your Mac and/ or the keyboard to operate Front Row.
    I can't post a link (well, I can but I should not) but just know that people are running Front Row on their Mac mini, a Video Projector and a bluetooth keyboard, mouse and Phone as a remote. Can you picture the set-up? Now that's Apple in the living room isn't it?
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    Catch:
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