"JAS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: "Richard Brauer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> 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. >> > How much G3/G4 MHz is apropriate for OSX to run at descent speed? > > /jas
Wow. Talk about possibly opening a can of worms. I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that I think every single user is going to have a different answer. Let me put my answer this way: I fiddle with vintage macs like LC IIIs. Now, that machine will run up to System 7.6.1, and can do it with up to 36 megs of RAM. With a software hack, you can get OS 8.1 running on there. However, to my mind, you're burdening the Mac with system overhead that you don't need. You can get a lot of the functionality of 8.1 by using System 7.1 and adding a few control panels and extensions while still running under a lot less RAM and a whole lot quicker. I'm a minimalist. Now on the other hand there are people who insist on running 7.5.5 on their Plusses or Classic IIs. They seem to feel that there's something there that they want. To get back to OS X, I'm a believer in the idea that you should hold off unless your Mac was designed for it (i.e. OS X shipped with it) *OR* you need something that's only going to run on it *OR* there's some other compelling need. I don't feel the need to keep up with the Jones'. Some people do, and more power to them, because I think they're going to need it. If OS 9 (or 8.6) is fitting the bill for you, don't upgrade just because you can. Hardware upgrades like a bigger, faster hard drive or more RAM or a better video card will speed up your current system and reduce the number of headaches that you'll have during the upgrade. In my view, OS X is still in a very early stage of development. Remember, the Mac OS didn't really get ready for prime time until System 6 (IMHO). There's no need to jump on board and deal with it running slowly on your machine when you can sit back and enjoy the speed of the classic OS. Sorry for the long post, and, as always, YMMV. Just my $.02. Cheers, Rich -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
