G5 Imac monitor hook up !!

Hey Everyone,
Quick question , i am thinking about selling my Mac Mini and buying a Imac G5 , however ... I still use my Dell Dimension system. I was wondering if it is still possible to run my Dell Dimension, with the Imac G5 as my monitor ?
I know the isight and the remote probably won't work, but has anyone done this before ?

For getting file sharing set up between the computers, try this:
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3001.html
Here's the Remote Desktop Download. The help files should give you the rest of what you need:
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopc lient

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