On 8/29/02 06:11 PM, "Ryan Coleman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> On 8/29/02 05:40 PM, "Ryan Coleman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>>> List, >>>> >>>> Currently I'm running 8.6 on a beige G3 MT, 300 MHz, >>>> with 640M of RAM. I have a 80 GB IBM ready to install >>>> and I plan on partitioning the drive for OS 10.2 >>>> (clean install, 7.9 GB), OS 9.2.2 (clean install, 10 >>>> GB), OS 8.6 (10 GB), and divide the rest into two >>>> other partitions. Does this make sense? TIA, Van >>> >>> This is not a bash, please don't take it as such, but I don't >>> understand why people insist on wasting 10GB for an old OS. All you >>> need is 1 GB for your system and preferences, do the same of 9.2.2 >>> (which isn't necessary) and then the rest for your Applications, >>> Documents, etc. Also, yes you do need that <8 GB drive for X on the >>> front. >>> >>> -- >>> Ryan >> Unfortunately, for those of us with older printers, 9.2.2 IS necessary. I've >> got an Epson 1520, a perfectly FINE large format colour inkjet. I use 10.2 >> in everyday life. But because Epson has not provided a printer driver that >> works with 10.2, I must print all my oversize work to pdf, switch to >> classic, and print from adobe reader. No other choice... >> >> And there are two apps that I use regularly that are not upgraded for OSX at >> all. Pinful, but it makes 9.2.2 necessary. >> >> Now about partitioning, I agree with you. >> > > I am not saying it isn't neccessary, I am talking about the paritioning of it. Mybad I saw the "...9.2.2(which isnt necessary)..." and assumed you meant the OS. Seeyalaterbye gregg _____________________ gregg hillmar scenic & lighting design portfolio & life as we know it: http://www.hillmardesign.com _____________________ -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
