Geoffrey, I don't think the processor speed is really an issue here. It's more an issue of going out and buying (and learning) a new OS when the one you have suits your needs. How many users are still out there running Windows 95, 98 and ME? Why haven't they run out and bought a copy of XP? Same reason. As I mentioned earlier this week, I still see people just now unloading computers running the A version of Win 95.
I run 10.2 on a 500 MHz iMac, and I'm extremely pleased with it. In fact, I went out and bought upgrades for 2 pieces of software I never intended to, just so I could run them in X and not classic. I don't think the big issue is that X runs *faster* than 9, it's that it's a completely different OS--better designed and more stable. As someone else mentioned, if what you're looking for is raw speed, then buy a PC. I think processor speed is really overrated though. Andy > -----Original Message----- > OS X does > run better under the dual processors.. Do a little more research, > this is a major problem for Apple. and is holding back the switch to > OS X Approximately 25% of Apple users have switched. This Ghz and > bus speed situation is making many people a bit worried.. I do not > want to go PC but neither am I going to blindly pay Apple top dollar > for new G4 equipment to run an unfinished OS X run a little faster > then OS 9. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.470 / Virus Database: 268 - Release Date: 4/8/03 -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
