> From: Gerald Uhlan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My current RAM totals 192 MB (64 + 128). > > My question to the group: is this enough RAM to install OS X (10.1) > and > take it for a test drive?
Yes, but performance would be much improved if you were to double or better the RAM. For that model I would recommend you toss the 64MB chip and add at least a 256MB module, if not a 512MB. > I currently have a Classic tray-loading Blueberry > iMac 333, 192 MB RAM, the original 6 gig hard drive, OS 9.2.2. > Contrary to myth, you can have OS X and 9.2.2 on that six gig drive -- but be aware that space will be VERY tight. No downloading videos, large iTunes libraries, or video editing for you! :) > When I can, I plan to put in a 20 gig hard drive, as soon as I find one > cheap enough. 20 gig may seem small to many of you, but that's twice > the > size of what I really need. By the time you can afford it, the minimum will probably be 40 gig. Twenty gig drives are getting scarce. But by then the price will have come down as well. :) > I only keep current projects and enough > downloaded junk from the net until it's enough to fill a CD-R, then > burn > copies and delete them from the HD. > An admirable backup habit, to be sure, but I can't help but think you are losing an awful lot of productivity by constantly having to look up and read from the much slower CD-Rs. A larger hard drive would be a big efficiency boost, and with your already-developed discipline I should think backups wouldn't be a problem. > So what do you think? Should I go ahead and take the OS X plunge now? > Or > should I continue waiting until I install another 128 MB RAM? Any > hints, > tips and tricks I should know first? I'd say you can take the OS X plunge now, though if things are working fine for you at the moment you might want to wait till you can further update the HD and RAM -- it will make for a smoother experience, since you will be installing OS X and 9 "fresh" on a new drive, always a good idea. The only other "tip" I can recommend is to stay subscribed. Like the old saying about Grand Central Station, if you stand here long enough you'll see everything you might need to know about OS X pass by. :) _Chas_ Come to ... The CHASbah! http://thechasbah.blogspot.com **Go see BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE. It may change your life.** -- 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:[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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
