I guess the big question is: why are you interested in installing OS X at all? Are there problems that you're experiencing with your current setup that you think X will answer? I like X now that I have a brand spankin' new iMac, but I never really thought of running it on my beige G3 desktop. And when I do boot into OS 9, I immediately notice just how fast this iMac is.
Unless you have some compelling need to upgrade (e.g. some software only works under X, etc.) my feeling is that you'll actually be significantly happier under 9. Until you have the scratch to give OS X the hardware it wants, I think you'll be making some significant compromises for little gain. If you're going to drop $129, I recommend a significantly larger drive and more RAM first. You won't have to constantly clear your drive of older items, you'll have the ability to leave all your MP3s on board, and the entire system should be more responsive. OS X will still be here when you've saved up enough for a machine that will be perfect for it. Unless you have a compelling need, stick with OS 9. I think you'll find yourself happier in the short run. Cheers, Rich >>> 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. > > I think I'll go ahead and install it tonight. -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
