Powerbook G4 Hook Up To An Apple Cinema Display

If anyone can help me, thank you very much.
I simply want to hook up my Powerook G4 to an Apple Monitor/Display Cinema.
What cord do I need for the newer models, and are all display monitors compatible
with a G4 from 2004? Any recommendations? What should I stay away from?
Thanks again,
Peter

Does your cinema display have DVI in?
Depending on what model screen you have, I'm guessing you could use a HDMI to DVI converter cable.

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