Tell me about MorphOS

[Tenacious]

I have 4 PPC Macs: G3 Tower, G4 eMac, G4 Quicksilver, and G5 single 1.8 Mhz.  I have been trying to like OS10.4 for a couple of years, now.  It's alright for the most part, but, I have some glaring frustrations with it from time to time.  

I cannot seem to write an ISO (even with tutorials from the net).

It is hit and miss to add commodity hardware to this system.  Some of it kind of works and some doesn't at all.

When exploring new programs or features, the whole finder (not just the process!) can lock up for 30 minutes or indefinitely.  Very annoying for a multitasking machine.

You can probably discern that I'm pretty frustrated right now.  I am impressed with the hardware quality, but, some of Apple's philosophical choices in the OS annoy me.  Other OSes seem to me to be less proprietary, allow multiple ways to get things done, and are much less finicky about hardware add-ons (drives, ports, etc) from other manufacturers.  I'm ready to move on.

So, the reason for this post is to ask seasoned Morph people how it runs on Mac hardware.  It is my hope that my G4, when installed with MorphOS, will not still retain the poorly outlined disappointments above.  What limitations were revealed after trying to live with Morph?

[Tenacious]

Thanks to all for the quick replies.  Sadly, it appears that the eMac is only a 1Ghz model, and not compatible.  The Quicksilver is a 933Mhz 3,5 model (good, right?), but, it has the Nvidia card.  I will have to find another video card.  So, is there a huge performance difference in the various ATI Radians?  How would 3D acceleration benefit an Amiga-like OS?

I have to agree with Commodorejohn & Iggy about the biege G3 tower.  It was a transitional design with ADB but no USB.  Apple seemed to abandon it quickly.  It would run early OSX versions only very slowly.  When I booted into OS 9 alone, OTOH, it was comparitively speedy.  I liked its built in audio/video, especially with Audion.  What other OS option is available for it?

[Tenacious]

I'm getting that any compatible ATI Radeon is generations ahead of the performance of my old Picasso IV.  Also, those Apple Radeons originally intended for G4 towers will require NO modifications or flashing to work in my Quicksilver.  And, the 8x AGPs pointed out by Commodorejohn (thanks for the link,   will require no mods or flashing if installed in my G5.

So, what applications or MorphOS features will make use of the those Radeons that offer 3D hardware acceleration?

I find myself looking forward to the MorphOS release that runs on G5.    Anyone heard of a time frame?

[Tenacious]

Where are you located?
If its not too far away I can send you some kind of video card.

That's a very generous and kind offer, Iggy!  Thank You.  I have a Mac Radeon 9000 on the way already from eBay.  

I wish I had checked this out a long time ago.

@Zylesea

Nice link. Thanks