I used OS 8 (and 8.1) successfully on my Duo 280c. I would recommend that
you add more RAM, however, if you're going to do that. Also, keep in mind
that it's going to use up more hard drive space than 7.6 does. In other
words, if your HD is already packed, you will probably have to clear off a
LOT of stuff.
Unless you are using (or want to use) HFS+ format disks (especially the hard
disk), don't bother with OS 8.1. As for Internet connectivity... I don't
believe that OS 8 is much different from 7.6.1. I have built and been in
charge of a few Mac labs at the school where I teach, and I've connected ALL
of them to the Internet. I've connected older Macs (030 Macs) using 7.6 and
newer models with 8.x, and found that the internet connection was just about
identical.
Now, if you'd been using any older versions of System 7, then I'd have
encouraged a move up to 7.6.
-Dave
> From: Scott Hughey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List)
> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 08:18:59 -0500
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (Duo/2400 List)
> Subject: [Duo2400] 280c from OS 7.6 to 8.x, should I?
>
> I have a Duo 280c with 12mb RAM and a 500mb hard drive that is running
> really stable with OS 7.6.1 and I am contemplating upgrading to OS 8.x.
> Should I do it? My main reasons for wanting to do this is for better
> integration of internet connectivity with the desktop and OS features like
> the click and a half for burrowing through folders. I read on a Duo website
> that some Duo users had reported that OS 8 seemed to run faster than 7.6.
> Does anyone have direct experience and opinion on this?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Scott Hughey
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