On Oct 21, 3:16 pm, James Therrault <[email protected]> wrote: > Having the latest 'n greatest is fine and justifiable if your in the > business that requires it. > > Macs don't fall into this category as the PC world owns that domain. > > That said, a very substantial number of Mac owners own older Macs as > do I. My newest is a 1.25GHz PowerBook, (bought on eBay in 2007), > that does just fine with Tiger. My other Mac is a Gigabit purchased > new in 2001. > > Since you mentioned automobile, well that is often the case of > "keepin' up with the Jones'." > > I don't subscribe to such since I drive really old cars the newest > being a 1983. If they run good why change a good thing?
James, you seem to have mistaken me for somebody else. My point has nothing to do with keeping up with the Joneses and everything with the fact that things are not made to last anymore. (FWIW, I drive a 1994.) -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
