> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Explorer 4 and Netscape lockup > > The reason that I haven't gone to OS 9, 10, or 11, is that that will > no doubt > require buying all new applications. I can understand tht Apple ould > have > problem with OS 8.1.
The choice of an operating system is largely a matter of personal preference. OS 8.1 covers a great many of Apple's computers everything from the Quadras through the Wallstreets, first iMacs and G3s. I have always found 8.1 to be excellent on my old Quadra. Using 8.1 on the newer computers will cost you features, but overall I always found 8.1 to be very reliable. If 8.1 is meeting your needs there is no real reason to move on. Besides a few OpenDoc applications I do not believe that 8.6 really caused any problems with any applications that I use and I prefer it on a PPC Macs. OS 9 has become the "classic environment" for OS X and that is my only experience with it. And generally if I wish to run in a classic OS I start in 8.6 rather than in OS 9, which seems to have caused some problems with earlier applications. With the carbon lib installed in 8.6 it is generally possible to run the newer carbon applications, while maintaining compatibility with older applications. The idea of has a startup disk with your application and OS of choice on a removable disk and saving the data to the hard drive is a somewhat unique idea. I am not sure I trust the reliability of Zip disks for that chore, and I would think it would create a horrid performance hit on any system you ran from a Zip. A workable alternative would be to use the startup control panel from OS 9 and have multiple systems installed on your computer. The startup control panel from OS 9 will work with older systems as well as newer systems, the only draw back being that it is a PPC application and will not run on a Quadra. For newer computers it will allow you to use whichever OS provides the best compatibility with your applications and workflow. bill -- 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> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
