Karl Spicer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hadn't noticed that - thanks. I knew it had to be in there somewhere. > I'm only into my first month using OSX and am loving the improved > experience (I've been on 8.6 since '99 when I bought the B&W). I nearly > came on the list and blathered at how great it was. No comparison. I > knew it would be cool but I didn't think it would feel this good.
Yeah, I moved straight from 8.6 (best ever Classic MacOS IMHO, and 9.x offered few compelling advantages that outweighed it's compatibility issues) and it sure was a shock. I couldn't believe the stability! It was a revelation showing how stable a workhorse OS really could be for me. > How is it that we live in a "Windows World" marketplace? I'm going to venture a guess and say part of the problem is simply bad advice. Sh*t, even my Mum ended up with a friggin useless, underpowered WinXP Home limited capability PC without enough RAM. Oh - and a Lexmark all-in-one printer/scanner/copier (Gah! It's already had to be replaced once and is less than 6 months old) after some PC user's "advice". You can bet that stuck in my throat for a few days :-\ > Well, I guess that answer is well-documented. Apple is surprising a lot of > sceptics now though and seems healthier by the quarter. I'm fairly > salivating over the prospect of a G5 myself. Down the road as it is... You, me and everyone else... *sigh* I'd kill for a new Duel G5. > This OSX upgrade is not without it's snarls of course and I'm going to > open a new thread soon - trying to figure out midi-interface woes. And > Classic is starting to crash pretty often during boot-up. > > Karl I got rid of classic on my current main Mac. It was too unstable and slow with the software I needed. I couldn't stand using a stripped down, bare bones classic just so it wouldn't crash ever hour. I keep an old souped up 7300 next to my newer Mac with 8.6 and connected via ethernet. That way I've the best of worlds and don't have to give up FinderPop, Window Monkey, and all the other interface enhancements I use in 8.6. Not as seamless as the classic environment on the same Mac, but a hell of a lot faster. YMMV of course if you've a fast Duel G4 or better. Regards, Jamie Kahn Genet -- If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. -- 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:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
