How much ram you got in that 270c/PPC? If 32MB or more I'd suggest trying OS 9.1. With VM enabled (or with RamDoubler) the OS footprint is only perhaps 12-15mb ram. It does take longer to boot but of all the possible OSes you can run OS9 contains the most PPC-native code. In use it feels quite responsive and many ops are verifiably faster than with any other MacOS version.
I know I'm on the less popular side of this issue, but having run OS 9 in _every_ PowerBook from 540c/PPC to Pismo, I've grown to appreciate OS9's modernity, flexibility, robustness and stability (compared to earlier Mac OSes at least.) If for whatever reason you decide to stay with system 7, best choice is 7.6.1. You can add any number of bits from OS8, most obviously the OS 8 Appearance CP. Best OS8 version is 8.6, but if you go that far you really might as well go straight to 9.1. I generally use system 7.6.1 for resource-challenged PBs and 9 for everything else. Other folks usually point out using VM can cut significantly into battery runtime. I'm usually not far from AC or a 12V outlet so battery runtime isn't quite as important to me. Just another thing to keep in mind I suppose as one reflects on one's choices. hth, Dan K ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. ---------- 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>
