Seems like you should just upgrade to OS 9. It uses more RAM than 8.6 and some of its "features" are dubious, but it should run fine with 160MB of Built-In RAM. I have a 333MHz iMac also and it's running 9.2.1 with Open Transport 2.7.7
Before upgrading, make a backup copy of your 8.6 System Folder, and make sure that all the applications you use frequently can be used in 9.0 (some may require a downloadable update). Upgrading probably won't solve your crashing and freezing, unless you do a clean install. Most likely, you have an extension conflict. Eddie Hargreaves Kennewick, WA On 3/13/02 10:28 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Problem 1: I am running an iMac 333 (CD drawer) with 160MB RAM and System > 8.6. I often will get crashes and freezes. Sometimes even when rebooting it > will immediately freeze again with the cursor in the upper left of the > machine. > > Problem 2: I recently made the move to a cable internet connection via Cox. > I'm enjoying the speed, but sometimes it would hang when trying to access web > sites via AOL. After a number of calls to AOL, they say that the problem is > that I'm running the 2.0.3 version of Open Transport and that I need 2.5 or > later. I found version 2.6 on the Apple site but it says it will not work on > my iMac only the slot CD version! I have not been able to find 2.5 anywhere. > Any help? Should I just move on up to OS 9? > > Thanks, > > Donny Monk > <A HREF="http://www.PowerBooksPlus.com";>PowerBooksPlus.com</A> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | PowerON Computer Services <http://www.poweron.com> REPLACEMENT PARTS in STOCK Drives, CD-ROMs, RAM, Mac OS SW, Power Supply <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
