What can PowerPC NOT Do?

Most people thinking about buying PowerPC Macs know that they are not going to be perfect at everything. But they usually don't know exactly what there not great at. SO having used a PPC Mac for a while now heres some things that they suck at, that if you need in a computer I would reccommend trying to find another option.

Flash

There are work arounds somethings like Youtube, but for the most part PowerPC Sucks at doing anything related to Flash, unless your on a Quad G5 your gonna have a bad time.

Java

The little java things it does fine, but for something big, like say runescape or minecraft , your gonna have a bad time.

Games

By this I mean availablity and varity of games. Most Macs play the games that work on them Amazingly. Its just that your not going to find many for them.

New Applications

Newer Apps probably won't work. That thing that your really need? Doubt it. BUT there are useually older versions of the app you need that do work with PPC though you might lose some features. If you really really REALLY need "Insert App Name Here" Make sure it is compatiable with PowerPC

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Powerbook Backlit Keyboard FIX

Chances are your keyboard backlight isn't even broke ^_^

FIRST:   Identify

Make sure you have a Powerbook with a backlit keyboard, other wise why are you here.

SECOND:  Test

Make sure it won't come on, if your pressing the button to turn it on (F10) and nothings happening, you are probably in a well lit room, in which case it won't come on. Even when you cover the light sensors. SO take it into a completely dark room, no natural light, then try it. 

THIRD:  Reset PMU

IF it stillllll doesn't work, turning it off, unplug the battery and power adapter then hold down the power button for 10 seconds, then reboot, when booted back up, it should say your clock and what ever has been reset, change the clock and date back to normal, then reboot again ( if you don't reboot some internet apps might be messed up until you do) THEN see if it works, if it still doesn't try these link:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1431

also google is your friend.

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