Firmware for Rev B. iMac

I have a Rev B iMac, running System 9.1, 512 MB RAM, HARMONi 500MHz upgrade. The Boot ROM is 3.0.f2 which I THINK was installed by Firmware Update 1.1. I've read that I would need version 1.2 of the firmware if I want to install OS X.
However, on reading the description, it looks like the 1.2 update is only for machines that are used in a NetBoot configuration which mine is not. So my questions are:
1. Is the 1.2 update really required for OS X or is the 1.1 version good enough?
2. Would Mac OS 10.3.9 work on a Rev B or should I drop back to 10.2.x?
3. Will I even be able to update either the firmware, Mac OS X, or both since I have the HARMONi card upgrade?

This Apple article
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1395
clearly states that firmware update 1.2 needs to be installed before updating to Mac OS X 10.2 or later. Despite the description of the update itself, it is the correct update to install. Doing so will NOT prevent future use of Mac OS 9; you can switch back and forth between X and 9 (or even Mac OS 8.x).
Mac OS X 10.3.9 works fine on stock tray-loaders. I think it runs faster than 10.2 on the same hardware because of the optimization effort by Apple for 10.3. Since you have the max 512mb RAM, it should work quite well for you.
You'll have to check your documentation or the Sonnet web site for question 3. If the upgrade was produced before Mac OS X (or a specific release of Mac OS X such as Jaguar or Panther), it probably was never tested to see if it was compatible. Someone with a Sonnet upgrade installed may pop by here, hopefully, with hands-on experience.

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If you have a good deal now, and you feel that the current Intel iMacs will fulfill your needs, then I would suggest you go ahead and get it now. With the exception of some professional apps that are not yet in universal format, these new iMacs are very fast, very efficient and very stable.
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In fact, with Intel being a new platform, you can only expect forward movement in terms of new products, software and services in this area.
As to when the rev B will be coming... well, who knows. So if you've got a good deal now, go for the Intel iMac---it's the newest one out there so you can't go wrong.
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John Mckee2 wrote:
Where may I find Airport Software and Firmware for an old AirPort unit.
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