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I have been using a performa for years. I wasjust given an imac(blue) and have several questions. First I willl tell you about my machine as you may need this info to assist me
imac blue...Model #M5521...DHHS Code CH...Ser#YMO35111JAU
IN/400/64/CD/128P/556K All this info came from the underside of the computer.
This info came from the installed software
Memory overview
Disk cach 2MB Virtual memory 65mb built in memory 64mb
Hardware overview
Processor Power PC G3...speed 400mhz...
About this computer
Built in memory 64mb..Virtual memory 65mb unused on HD
Largest unused block 38.6 mb
Here are my questions
1. I am currently using dial up and plan to switch to DSL next week. DSL requires
64 mb ram...100mb free space...everything else needed seems to check out..Can I use DSL?
2. I may want to add more memory. Can I? one source I looked up mentions 128-DIMMS..another sight says I can add space...one says no. Where would I find this out?
How much ram can I add to this imac if any?
I just mainly surf the net...do email...type letters...
I do not download video..audio or the like. Just basic stuff
3.I want to be able to store documents on cd's and be able to access them when needed.. Someone said to use
CD-R disks. They said I could store things on them and then if needed put them into mmy front loading cd rom slot and print them out when needed.. Is this correct?
ANY assistance anyone could lend in these areas would be appreciated
Thank you
John

1) yes you can use DSL with what you have, but you want more RAM and I would recommend getting OSX.3 or above because the web browsers for OS9, which I assume is what you are running, are a bit dated and not well supported any longer.
2) Yes you can add more RAM. The 64meg stick in there can be removed. You can add up to 1 Gig of RAM via two 512Mb PC100 or PC133 DIMMS.
See here: http://tinyurl.com/qdlo3
I would add at least 512 Mb if you use OSX and no less than 256 mb if you are using OS9
3) No you can not use CD-R or CDRW with the hardware you have. That iMac only has a CDRom drive and can not burn CDs. You can buy an external CD burner if you want to back up to CDRs
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