>Kris Feldmann wrote:
>
>> 7.1 was
>> slower and less stable than 7.6, to the point that I've wiped the Duo and
>> reinstalled 7.6.

The only trick is finding a cheap copy... they still sell for $20+ last
time I looked....

>I disagree.What, exactly was "slower" about 7.1?  I use 7.1
>on all my 030 and 040 Macs because I am sick on the long boot time
>and sluggishness of 7.5.5 and 7.6.1 that developes after a few weeks of use.
>I rarely have a crash or freeze with 7.1 and if I do I can be back in business
>in 20 seconds (not 1-2 minutes like with 7.6).

Just curious, but want there a 7.1.1 released ?


>I also disagree that MacTCP is slower than Open Transport. What exactly
>is "slower" about it?  If there is a difference reliability (doubtful) it
>is minor.

This is my biggest problem with earlier than 7.5.5... I HATE MacTCP..what a
pain to set up compared with TCP/IP.  IMHO.

Mad Dog



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