>I too am curious about moving from 8.1 to 8.6 but my question is in regard
>to the file system. I am currently using HFS and would like to know if I
>have the option stay with that or is HFS+ a requirement?
>
>Andy
Hi,
Yes, you can stay with HFS when you switch to 8.6. You have to
reformat the drive or use one of the conversion utilities if you want
to change it.
I wholeheartedly recommend moving to 8.6 on your 2400. And if you're
still using the original HD I also recommend moving to the HFS+ file
system. I picked up a LOT of space on the drive doing a reformat.
Do a little research first though. Check through version tracker and
macfixit to make sure that you've got any updates to your
applications to make sure they run properly with 8.6. A lot of apps
were upgraded to make them function properly.
I had problems with 7.6 and 8.0, but 7.6.1 and 8.6 were wonderful
releases for me. I do occasionally have crashes, but almost without
exception they were caused by either Netscape or one of my own
fledgling Mac Applications:) I sit out places with my powerbook quite
often to program (sitting in the house all the time isn't that much
fun) and it's worked great for this.
I do see a few degrees cooler running since switching to 8.6, and
perhaps a bit more battery life, but not significantly because my
computing habits dont let the drive spin down much, or the processor
cycle much since I'm constantly saving/compiling. Just typing in Word
however does show a small but noticeable improvement in both
temperature and battery life.
-James
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