on 10/23/01 12:24 AM, Terry Mathews at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Are you asking if your system can run OS X? Because it can, but the end > result will be quite slow. You're fine, except for the processor speed. I > would really reccomend finding a G3 upgrade card, and a 1MB one if you can. > It makes a world of difference, from what I understand. > > Also, no offense, but there is no reason to run OS X so far, unless you just > want to play with a new toy or are doing software development, or if you are > doing some type of file serving-web page hosting arrangement. On some of the > newer machines, there is a good reason, but unless you can think of a reason > to run OS X, there isn't one right now. Maybe in a few months; and most > likely if it's software related, it won't run well on a 133MHz 604 anyway. > > > Terry >> Anyone figured out what the most minimum system could be made to work with >> this for an 8500 ? >> >> my system: >> 8500 133 MHZ >> 256 MB mem >> 2 & 4 GB HD's >> OS 9.1 >
Thanx Terry, Great write up. Answered all my questions. I am like most on this list and love to play with new configurations. I also love to see what is the most I can do with the least to work with. Finances probably have a lot to do with the later. my system: 8500 132 MHZ 256 MB mem 2 & 4 GB HD's OS 9.1 Andrew J. Yon III -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> 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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
