7.6.1 out of the Dock and 8.1 in the dock (Boot to the Dock's internal hard drive) for the simple reason my DSL provider requires OS/8.1 or higher. Brandy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 01:28 AM, Terry Mathews wrote: > >> 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 > > > This is an endless discussion on the list. Basically, some prefer the > older OS versions, and some prefer 8.1. Either way you look at it, > though, there are only three OS versions that you should consider, > IMHO. They are: > > 1.) MacOS 8.1 > 2.) MacOS 7.6.1 (Be certain to update various bits and pieces, and > possibly add the appearance manager. Check versiontracker for a > "System upgrades" page.) > 3.) System 7.1 (I believe that this is the original system that > shipped with the Duo 280 and 280c.) Small and quick. > > I personally think that system 7.5 leaves a lot to be desired. Not as > stable and refined as 7.6.1, and not as small and quick as 7.1. Of > course, they are free, but 7.6 can be had for a reasonable price, and > the update to 7.6.1 is free. > > Just my $0.02, > > Tom > > > ---------- > 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> ---------- 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>
