15:24:36 -0400 Subject: Re: My Mac is Too Slow on the Net. Help! From: Charles Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Some info on my iMac: It has 576 MB of RAM and a 10 GB hard drive. I am > using System Version OS 9.0.4. Upgrade to OS 9.2.2 it is much faster than 9.0.4 > what her computer is doing with it that makes it faster. We both use > Internet Explorer (the latest versions we can with the operating > systems we > run). 1. Replace your hard drive with something larger, you're clearly outgrowing it. Or maybe it's time to think about upgrading the machine entirely. 2. Try running other browsers such as Mozilla or Opera. Be sure to manually allocate them LOTS of RAM (like 60MB or what the heck 100MB!) _Chas_ Chas I have agreed with your past advice but this one about the hard drive I have to disagree totally. Since when does the hard drive have to do with internet speed. He clearly stated he has 2.5 gigs left. That is PLENTY. I am running with 800 megs left on my 10 gig and my connection with dsl fly with the one exception being Ebay. The other browsers will help compared to Netscape and IE but the original OP certainly doesn't need to get a new harddrive or Mac. Charles try the other including Netscape and IE with all their memory bumped up. Change the ram disk size to 0 in the preferences of the browsers, DSL etc connections actually load pages faster with the Cache setting at 0. For 56k modems make a ram disk on the desktop and assign it to the browser cache's in your preferences. There are a host of other twinking to do but buying a new drive or mac is the last resort. Also remember Ebay will slow any browser down. maxtek -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:imac-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:imac-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
