Using G5 as a Windows Monitor

Does anyone know if it is feasible to connect a windows PC to the iMac G5 and use the screen on the G5 as a video output from the PC?

Well, he could probably tear his iMac apart and find the internal connector and connect his pc up that way. Probably make it hard to use it with the iMac afterwards, but as long as he can use his pc.....
Glor

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QuestionHow do I use my webcam in Windows 8?
AnswerSkip this and contact a professional
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you are probably seeing the extended display.. to see ur main display go to pefrences then display steeings and turn mirroring on.
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