G5 iMac as a monitor?

My non-Intel iMac G5 is showing its age. Though fully functional, I find a need for an Intel based system to take advantage of newer software and Snow Leopard. Is there a way to use the iMac as a monitor for use with a Mac mini?

For all intents and purposes, no. In theory, it could be done, but the effort and expense would be greater than just getting a new monitor.
Personally, if you have an G5 that's still actually working, I'd keep it as a disaster recovery system. If your Mini ever needs to go in for repairs, you have at least something you can limp along with until it comes back. Maybe you'll find one of those rare programs that doesn't work with Rosetta, or maybe some program that you really like but is no longer being updated and won't work on anything higher than 10.5. There are still a few good reasons to keep the old G5 around.

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