in article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Randy Boring at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 27/01/2003 17:38:
>>> You asked about MacPerl, so we're assuming you're not doing this >>> under OS X. >> >> Yes, your assumption is correct and the reason why I mentioned MacPerl (get >> non ported modules out of question) - This Mac it's an old PPC 8500/120 >> under Mac OS 8.6. If needed, it can boot under Mac OS 9.1, but no way under >> Mac OS X. > > Actually, Mac OS X works fine on a 7500/7300/7600/8500/8600/9500/9600 and > clones with XPostFacto freeware. I run 10.1.5 on my 7500/225 (604e). > 10.2 is said to need a G3 or G4 accellerator to work. > > http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/ > > So is X (or specifically Perl on X) would be a better solution for you, > it IS possible. > > -Randy I heard about the XPostFacto freeware - the main point I have against this approach is that Mac OS X would stress too much this machine, as it is RAM- and hard disk space-limited. I am not considering any hardware upgrade for this Mac (because it is quite adequate for the assigned jobs, upgrades are very costly here, and I prefer to save any possible dollar for a new machine). Anyway, thanks for your interest. Ciao, Ricardo
