Can I use my old powerbook (2002) as the screen for a mac mini?

Want to make use of my powerbook as its in it's otherwise good, just can't handle new os, etc.
Any thoughts?

ScreenRecycler can use the screen of another computer to extend the screen of your main computer.
Give it a try.

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