> I have a 233 Wallstreet with 512 RAM and a 20 gig, Jag runs OK. > Actually everything is a little slow on this machine, when you compare > the the OS 8.5 it came with. However, I have the opposite problem - my > USB card doesn't work in OS9, although it shows up on the desktop. OS X > has no problems recognizing it and importing photos through a Sony > camera that isn't on Apple's list, and also printing to a Canon inkjet > printer. I haven't got the USB printer sharing to work yet though. > > ---- > JSH
I think it would be a tough choice for me whether I'd want to run OS 8.6/9.1 or OS X on a non-upgraded Wallstreet. On the one hand, OS 8.6 (best Mac OS ever!!!!) or 9.1 would be very fast and they offer full graphics acceleration with the Rage Pro. However, OS X seems to have better support of third party hardware. My FireWire card worked with both OS 9 and OS X when I had a Wallstreet, but it seemed to work "better" in OS X. That said, OS X was very slow and it was really nice to go back to 9. I would suggest putting both on it but generally you'll want OS 9 as it's so much faster. If you really want to use X, then get Duality 4 and install a theme like "Rhapsodized" which is less demanding on your computer. While you're at it, also get the utility "ShadowKiller" from Unsanity.com . Basically, when you use it, it turns off drop shadows. I believe you can also tone down the shadows using "WindowShade X" from Unsanity, although it's shareware. ShadowKiller will just delete them and that's it. You can always turn them back on. -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
