Does iMac G5 (2005) support Airport Extreme?

I have an iMac G5 1.8GHz purchased on March 2, 2005. When I go to the Apple Store page for the Airport Extreme Card (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=C16 8B68E&fnode=home/shopmac/mac_accessories/airportwireless&nplm=M8881LL/A) it says:
"This AirPort Extreme Card is not compatible with the Mac Pro or the Power Mac G5 Dual and Power Mac G5 Quad computers introduced in October 2005."
Since my computer is a model prior to this, I'm wondering whether it is compatible with the Extreme card or not. How do I find out whether I can install an Airport Extreme Card in this model?
And second question, if I can't use an Airport Extreme Card, where can I find an old regular Airport Card that Apple no longer makes/sells?
Thanks.

No worries. Your iMac G5 is compatible with the AirPort Extreme card.

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