Sounds like a sweet setup. :-) I always liked the Duo machines, too bad Apple dropped them; I think they were on to something.
> New to the list so I hope that this is the proper place to send this. I > have a duo 280c with 24mb and ram doubler. I am currently running OS 8.1. OS 8.1 comes with updated networking and application support; for example, OS 8.1 can connect with an OS X 10.1 server out of the box, but 7.5.5 requires an updated AppleShare extension. Most programs that "require" OS 8.1 can be made to work under 7.5.5 by updating portions of 7.5.5, but some things still work better in 8.1 (VNC for example, although it's dog-slow on ANY 68k machine). 7.5.5 is more RAM friendly and generally peppier, but at the same time is older. I prefered 7.5.5 on my Q950, installed Kaleideoscope to give my machine the 8.1 look and feel. BTW, I'm using a PPC upgrade card in the 950 now, and it's obvious how much more PPC native code there is in 8.1. Big, big speed improvement. In short, as long as you're not using something that requires 8.1 (Pretty unlikely on a Duo, and some hardware pieces would work better under 7.5.5), downgrading to 7.5.5 would make a more efficient machine. Terry > Have noticed some discussion on the list as to the best OS for this > machine. Are there any advantages with sticking with 8.1 or are there any > reasons why one would want to drop down/sideways to 7.5 for example. ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
