IBook Blueberry Installation advice

I need some advice on an iBook 20Gb HDD 256Mb system running OS9. I am wondering which version of OSX can I run without any problems and if I can install an Airport card in it for wireless networking. If I can then how is the card installed.
Many thanks

Hi maverick08,
After you have taken into consideration the previously posted advice, if you still intend to upgrade, here is some additional info.
I'm including the Tiger information, just for the sake of completeness. Though, Kappy posted, it is not supported for your Mac model.
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
Jaguar and Panther, are no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Tiger 10.4.x is the most up to date OS.
If you know what to look for, Jaguar Full Retail CDs, a Full Retail Version, of the Panther Install CDs, or a Full Retail Version, of the Tiger Install DVD, can also be purchased rather inexpensively, at some online Apple retailers, Amazon, eBay, AppleRescue, FastMac, etc.
Be sure not to purchase grey, upgrade or machine specific CDs or DVDs.
Jaguar and Panther are only on CDs, not DVDs.
The discs should look like the images in the above links.
Additional info in these links.
Using OS X Install CDs/DVDs On Multiple Macs
What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
Software Update, Upgrade: What's The Difference?
Once Jaguar 10.2.x is installed, you can use the 10.2.8 Combo Update,
or if Panther 10.3.x is installed, you can use the 10.3.9 Combo Update, to upgrade to the final version of either OS.
If your Mac meets the System Requirements for Tiger, you could also consider installing that. And then use the PPC 10.4.8 Combo Update, to upgrade to the current version.
Jaguar System Requirements
-Power Mac G3 or G4, iMac, eMac, PowerBook G3 or G4, or iBook computer
-128MB of physical RAM
-Supports all video cards shipped by Apple on Mac OS X-compatible systems. Quartz Extreme functionality is supported by the following video cards: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX, GeForce3, GeForce4 MX, or GeForce4 Ti; Any AGP-based ATI RADEON card. A minimum of 16MB VRAM is required.
-QuickTime Pro functionality requires a QuickTime 6 Pro key. The QuickTime 5 Pro key will not work after this software is installed.
-DVD Player requires a DVD-ROM equipped Macintosh with built-in FireWire.
Panther System Requirements
Additional Panther System Requirements
Tiger System Requirements
Additionally, "Tiger ships on a DVD, but if your Mac doesn’t have a built-in DVD-ROM player, you’ll need CD media. When you buy Mac OS X Tiger, you qualify to purchase Tiger CDs for only $9.95."
Download the Media Exchange Program Order From Here.
Orders must be mailed by March 19, 2007.
AppleRescue, also sells a Tiger installation set on CD
Shop Carefully, Examine All Documentation, And Good Luck!
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Hello, all!
My manager is possibly going to be selling his iBook Blueberry clamshell. Here's the specs to my knowledge:
300 MHz
32 MB RAM
New battery
Air-Port card installed
CD-ROM (working)
Dead hard drive
No Power adapter
So the obvious things on my list of sunk costs is a power adapter, and hard drive (yes, I know it's a pain to install a new hard drive, but hey, it'll be fun.)
I mostly have 4 questions:
1. I've heard that in order to make it compatible with > 128 MB sticks of ram, you must upgrade firmware through OS 9. Is that correct? (and how is that done?)
2. What's the largest hard drive size I can install? I've read from various sources that the logic board won't read more than 128 GB drives, but then other sources say otherwise?
3. Is it possible to upgrade to a DVD/CD-RW drive? And what models are compatible?
4. Will it run Tiger if I can squeeze a 512 stick of ram in there?
I'm excited about starting this potential project, and this will also be my first Mac. Heck, it'll be my first Apple product. So any suggestions would be MUCHLY appreciated!!
Cheers!

OK, so I've answered at least one of my questions, with the usual discrepancies. As per http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=14870 , the maximum ram is 288 MB PC 66. As per www.crucial.com, the maximum ram is 288 MB PC 133. I trust Crucial's answer, as they seem to know what they're talking about, and understand that the firmware update IS needed. (BTW, http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75128 is the download for that, and I did find out that OS 9.1 needs to be locally installed on the machine for that to happen.)
This RAM upgrade would put me in spec for 10.4, but no so fast.
I also found out that as per the Tiger 10.4 system requirements (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1514?viewlocale=en_US) that Firewire and DVD support are required for Tiger, so I may just be stuck with Panther -- a small price to pay It's not a bad OS, really. Who needs Widgets anyway?
I'm still digging for more info on maximum hard drive capacity for upgrading the hard drive. I didn't find anything in the "firmware update" about the hard drive size being capped, or improved. Anyone?
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I am attempting to confirm, is the problem the printer, the iBook or both.
In the Chooser, I am able to select the proper printer but I am unable to select a port. That part of the Chooser window is blank.
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Do you know if the printer is USB 1.1 compatible as well as OS 9.
To test in order to isolate the problem, do two things.
1.) Test the printer on another computer, plug it in to maybe a windows pc or another mac to see if its detected, if not, then your problem is probably the printer.
2.) Plug another USB Device into your ibook. (Memory stick, mouse, keyboard etc.) If nothing is detected then the problem is your ibook, either software or hardware or both. But hopefully it is not that.
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Hello to all,
I am the new owner of a donated iBook. I currently have no experience with Mac's at all really. I am a multiple year IT Tech, but my realm of skills only extends through the Windows environment and some Linux. I was recently given an iBook. I know it's an older machine, but I figured I could use it to browse the web and use as a learning experience for the Mac OS's. Being new, I also have a few questions and I am looking for suggestions.
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I know this things needs a lot of work and updates, but I wanted to use it as a learning experience for Mac OS's.
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Oh I don’t know about that. Your mileage may vary, as every person’s definition of ‘slow’ is different. And perhaps most importantly there are things you can do with Tiger to speed it up on older hardware, like turning off Spotlight as well as minimizing Tiger’s installation to conserve hard drive space if necessary.
I’d say give Tiger a go, because you have nothing to lose. Apparently throwing as much ram as you can at OSX (especially a 256 or 512Mb stick) will make it a happy bunny and give the greatest performance benefit.
I have no idea what would happen with a 1Gb stick. I imagine people like Duane would know. He’s a guy on this forum whose helped me out a lot over the years (as have many others). If I remember rightly, his Clamshell has a 512Mb stick in it, so I’d imagine there’s a good reason for that.
One thing about OS8.6 through to OS9.2.2 though, is that you can get it running on-line if you connect to your broadband hub via an ethernet cable. If you were to do that AND install a copy of ‘Classilla’ then you’d really be flying. ‘Classilla’ is special version of Mozilla written especially for pre-OSX operating systems giving you as up-to-date a browsing experience as is possible.
Most people (myself included), upgraded to OSX because so many internet pages I frequent were becoming broken in my trusty old Internet Explorer 5.1, iCab and whatever else it was I used. Classilla redresses that (not that I’ve used it yet), so you’re supposed to get a much better experience viewing Youtube, eBay and god knows what else.
To be quite honest, if I could go wireless with OS9 and have Classilla, I wouldn’t bother with OSX. But then... my needs are pretty basic. I’m not one for all that social networking and whatnot!
[Edit] although as you've said, if your goal is wanting to expand your knowledge of the Mac side of things, then perhaps its best to go ahead with OSX. Its quite nice. I don't care that much about operating systems, I just want to be able to use my programs without fuss.
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A great place to buy parts for your iBook is http://www.macsales.com/ they have all kinds of parts for your machine. I've personally bought RAM, a new battery, and HD from them. The ram really helped speed up my install of OS 10.4.11 on my iBook
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Zyvette,Welcome to Apple Discussions.
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I recently bought iLife '06 and have been trying to install it on my iBook G4. My iBook doesn't have a DVD drive, so I copied the entire ilife06.mpkg to a external hard drive and have been trying to install it from there.
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I see people on you tube running mac os x on old ibook clamshell computers how is that possible?
My ibook only reads cd's not dvds.
so how are they installing tiger on a blueberry ibook with no dvd rom drive possible?
I would love to install mac os x on my ibook

Upgrade your firmware (to allow support for larger DIMMs)
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You can install 10.2 (which comes on multiple CDs)
OR you can install 10.3 (which comes on multiple CDs)
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Welcome To  Discussions The Cite`!
Here is some expanded info, on what has already been posted.
Tiger is available for purchase at The Apple Store (U.S.).
Panther, is no longer available directly from the Apple Online Store, as Leopard 10.5.x, is the most up to date OS.
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Additional info in these links.
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What's A Computer Specific Mac OS X Release
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Caveat Emptor!
If any are presently available, examine these items very carefully, and if in doubt, ask questions of the seller before purchase!
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Tiger On eBay
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Shop Carefully, Examine All Documentation, And I Wish You Success!
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Greetings-
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