> From: Marie Schatz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Interesting - I just got my emac 2 weeks ago and think its a 10.1 > machine? This Jaguar stuff is not familiar to me at all.
Welcome to the Mac community, Mary! It's easy to tell what version of the system you are running. There is a little Apple Menu in the top left corner of your screen. The first item there is "About This Mac." When you select that you will get information about what OS version you are running. > My restore cd's are labled OS 9 (version 9.2.2) and OS X I didn't get > the DVD/RW, just the CD/RW - haven't even figured out where the drive > is yet:) Did I get screwed? Probably not. I don't know when you bought your machine but if it was on or after July 17th, and it turns out that you DON'T have OS X 10.2 either already on the machine or on the CDs that came with it, just give Apple a call and they will send you a free copy. As for where the drive is, try pressing the key on your keyboard that is the uppermost, farthest-right key (just above the * sign) on your keyboard. Surprise! > I opted for the emac because i didn't care that much about the LCD vs. > flat panel screen. I'm not a professional graphics person, just a home > user - so I went with cheaper. Sound thinking. > Could have gone witth the > Gateway profile but decided to opt for the "little" guy. I know this sounds biased, but TRUST ME you made a smart decision between that and the eMac! > I'm really > getting upset by all the mega companies and mergers out there. If you > like American inovation you have to support it sometime. Hear, hear!! > This list seems heavy on how to upgrade which would be interesting but > just makes me sort of anxious because my understanding is that the eMac > is totally unupgradeable? No, that's not true. Your eMac has limited upgrade options, but it's not impossible to upgrade. The two main things you can upgrade (aside from the software of course) is the RAM (memory) and the ability to use an Airport card (probably not something you need). The "Help" menus on your machine can be a good place to get started learning about your new machine, and we're always here to help with any questions you might have. Sometimes this list gets a bit technical, but please don't ever worry about asking anything "too basic" -- most of us are here mainly because we ENJOY helping people get more out of their machines, regardless of what they do with them. You might try purchasing "The Little iMac Book" by Robin Williams (who is a woman, not the famous comedian) for more info about your machine. Yes, I know it's an eMac not an iMac but apart from the shape and the screen the two machines are virtually identical so the book is almost entirely relevant. Of course if someone's written an eMac-specific book, please let us both know! _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com Chas' CULTural Calendar (for Orlando): http://ical.mac.com/chasm/Chas'CULTuralCalendar -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
