Kate, just a little more in the way o explanation. I think you're confusing RAM & HD space. My mom does it. 48 MB RAM isn't a lot but I'm sure will run those apps if little else. What you're referring to in your last sentence is space on the HD which has nothing to do with the amount of RAM in your machine. >A local Mac retailer advised me that the 80MB ram on the 2400c I have >here is only virtual memory. For that reason he did not recommend >utility/antivirus software unless there were a problem. He said for an >older OS there's even less a chance than usual for a Mac to be infected >with a virus. He wasn't familiar with the 2400c. > >To be on the safe side and taking all the first-hand 2400c experienced >advice here on the List into consideration, I would like to have these >utilities for the 2400c. (I've also decided to update the OS 8.5 to 8.6) > I will go with Diskwarrior (whatever one detects the 8.6 OS), and/or >Norton 5.03 and Virex 6.0. >But now I'm a bit concerned about memory. There are probably many files >I could delete to make room if necessary--like AOL for instance. > >Did you who have installed utilities have to delete files to make room? -- ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
