On Tuesday, September 24, 2002, at 08:47 AM, Ryan Coleman wrote: > 1) Takes 15 minutes to get off the boot screen and into a 50%grey, > then X loads in 35 seconds. > 2) first install: 6.5 hours on a blank hard drive. Second install 3.5 > hours without installing second disc (no printer drivers, additional > applications, etc). > 3) Update process to 10.2.1, security updates and iTunes 3.0 took 110 > minutes. (No, I have cable). > 4) IE loads in 2 minutes, when its nice. > 5) Eudora runs fast. It's the only thing that runs right. Which is > helpful since I need my email. > > On a lighter note: > 9.2.2 loads in 14.3 seconds. IE loads in 2, Office 2001 applications > load in under 1. The only applications that load slowly are > java-based clients. > > I want a tech to tell me what is wrong with my book. Not a generic > response but an actual diagnosis. I will run applications on my end > to test if need be. I love X, I am starting to hate this computer, > though.
Without getting my hands on it, no one could likely give you an actual diagnosis. The first thing I would try would be to run the Apple Hardware Test that came with your PowerBook. Second, I would remove any extra RAM you've installed. If AHT gives no error codes, I would use OS 9's Drive Setup to Zero All Data on the drive, then try to install OS X again and see how long it takes. My guess is a hard drive problem, but it could be RAM or processor related as well. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
