> From: Jason Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I know the Apple specs on what computers can run OS X, but I've also > heard horror stories about it making older iMacs slow as Xmas once > installed. Is a 333 G3 too antiquted for an upgrade to be worthwhile?
"Too slow" is in the eye of the beholder, but I've heard and seen many people running OS X (10.2) on "ancient" original iMacs and beige G3s with success. The secret, apparently, is to a) obey the rules of the machine (which in the case of beige G3s include installing OS X on the first 8GB of the drive I believe) and b) LOTS OF RAM. As in "max it out." And of course, if the machine doesn't have a native USB or FW card, it's a good idea to get one and install it. _Chas_ "The Box said 'Windows 95 or better' ... so I got a Macintosh." -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
