Networking G4 tower to my imac

I just got an old G4 tower and I would like to be able to use it as an external drive (storage, back up and maybe run some software?) through the monitor of my imac. I don't have a keyboard or monitor for the G4. But I'd like be able to use it without a lot of fuss. I know about FireWire target disk mode, but would I be able to use USB or ethernet cables without having to hold down the "T" everytime I boot up? Thanks!

Hi,
You can control the G4 from your iMac, access the desktop, run applications, etc. It should run headless (no monitor) but if not there's an adapter (~$20) that will allow it to do so. You will need a keyboard though to startup and login. You'll also need to connect your current monitor to install the software.
Install vine server (freeware) on the server.
http://www.redstonesoftware.com/products/vine/server/vineosx/index.html
Install Chicken of the VNC (freeware) on the iMac.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/cotvnc/
You can either connect the two directly with an ethernet cable or through a router. By launching both applications you can control the G4 as though you were sitting at the keyboard in front of it.
John

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