In a message dated 9/8/02 1:26:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Do you mean begin the process of starting 5 applications and finish > loading them all in 5 seconds or just start the process? If the latter, > any decent multitasking OS should be able to handle that. And, given a > fast machine, fast hard drive, lots of memory and reasonably well coded > applications, an OS should be able to handle the former, as well. ------------------------------------------ James, Even with the fastest HD, starting up 5 applications cold can unhinge almost any OS even now. My brother drives Mac 9 in a Blue up a wall with even fewer than 5. He has no feel for the computer road. And that includes his driving. Bob -- 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>
