----- Original Message ----- From: "David H Finke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2001 11:41 PM Subject: [Duo2400] advice on 9.X versions <snip> > Thanks for whatever insight you may be inclined to share with me. > > Sincerely, -DHF
Frankly, I've yet to run across a reason to run any of the 9.x's myself. My 6500 does just fine with 8.6 and does everything I need it to. It runs my USB mouse, gamepad, and HPNA device fine, VPC, Appleworks, and just about everything else. From what I've read, I could even use it to use iTunes with the patch, and iTools with some upgrades to the lowlevel systems. The same for my 2300c, 8.6 is a good balance between memory-hungry addons and functionality. On the other hand, the iMac is probably fast enough that any extra overhead of 9.x is probably negated, especially with plenty of memory. From that vantage point, I'd suggest going all the way to 9.2 or 9.2.1 or whatever the latest is, based on how previous incremental upgrades have been (with very few exceptions, 7.5.2 being one of them, the incremental upgrades have been nothing but good.). Hard to say :) I guess if an OS 9.x CD ever landed in my lap I'd probably give it a try, but I don't really have any overwhelming reason to pay for the new system. Scott Holder ---------- 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>
