Jack Russell writes, <Consumer products that incorporate features of the professional models. Targeted at the serious hobbyist, rather than the casual user.>
Okay, thanks. I don't think I need it then. I mean the only thing I do on my computer which is that serious is writing, and AppleWorks (plus the ClarisWorks I still use on my Powerbook) is the only requirement to do that. <Firewire is excellent technology for external devices (HD,s CD & DVD players/burners, etc.). Useful technology for a lot of external devices.> Mmmmmm. Don't need to go here either, not yet anyway (maybe someday for a CDRW to be able to burn backup CDs if I ever get tired of my Zip drive and want something bigger). But I really appreciate knowing what the "big deal" about Firewire is, that is, what it's good for other than video work. <The G3 is the designation of the actual CPU chip. The G3 first came out at slow speeds MHz then remained in use up to speeds of 900 MHz.> Thanks, this too was new to me. And I think my 233 must be the slowest one too, huh? Figures. But still, after years of using my prior Mac 7200/120, I gotta say the G3, even though only a 233, still feels like warp speed. <The G3 was replaced by the G4, which was followed by the G5. It's the same in the wintel world, Pentium, Pentium II, Opteron, Celeron, etc., etc., > Well, I don't know the wintel world at all, but this still helps me out because now I know why they're called G3s, G4s and G5s. Thanks again, ~Yersinia. -- 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
