What next? Upgrading my G4 GigaEther

I have a 450MHZ/2x 1MB Cache Gigabit Ethernet G4 it has
256MB SDRAM 40 GB HD/DVD/ 128 16MB/ Ultra ScsI Card/Gigabit ENET/ MDM
I was wondering what I could do to upgrade this Mac? I have orderd 2 516Mbs of Sdram but I don't know what else I can do to upgrade. can I increase the MHZ? if so how and what would that do? I'd like to try to upgrade it as much as possible before I have to buy another comp. I have a LAcie external Burner I use to burn disks and an external zip drive that has seen better days. Any help would be much appreciated.

That model also shipped with a dual 500 MHz processor. You may be able to put that in it ... provided you get exactly the right one. I do not think this upgrade will be cost effective.
I suggest you move up to at least the Digital Audio model, with its faster Bus speed and the processor socket moved to a wide-open spot next to the backpanel.

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Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
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http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
and in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
but nobody knows for how long it will be available.
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard to bring it up to 10.6.8, or download the combo update from here:
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Check via Software Update whether further updates are required.
You should now see the App Store icon in iTunes, and you now need to set up your account:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4479
To use iCloud you have to upgrade at least to Lion, but some functions are only available in Mountain Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759
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Mac Mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
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http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion
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http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6377Z/A/os-x-mountain-lion

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
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iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
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MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
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Read here > OS X Lion - Technical Specifications
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what is the next upgrade from snow leopard 10.6
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Phone the online Apple Store and order a download code for Lion.
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I went to the internet and have discovered that my problem has been experienced by others. It only occurs after an upgrade to Maverick.
It also only occurs with a Firewire connection.
The new drive has a USB connector. It works fine.
What next?

Which iMac (please be very specific) and also why have you not updated to 10.9.2?

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meagain.

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How is Apple ignoring their customers, exactly? If you don't want Game Center, why did you sign into it?
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Now it doesn't pop up any longer.
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