On Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at 11:51 PM, Scott Holder wrote:

> There's not much reason to put anything more than 9.1 on a non-G3 that
> won't ever see OS X. It was only enhancements for Classic. There are 
> ways
> around it, though, if you really want it.

Well I was just curious, I knew there was little point but I might just 
because I *can*. Besides I my get OS X on it one day, maybe in the next 
few years....

>> <snip> Anyhow. do you guys think 8.6 would be greatly faster than 9.1?
>
> I don't think it would be greatly faster on a decent processor. 7300 
> is a
> 604e right?

Yes, 604e/200. So you reckon 8.6 an 9.1 are about the same speed on a 
604e? Interesting....

>> What about memory usage?
>
> 9.1 would use more, but if you have plenty it shouldn't be an issue.

80MB sound like enough?

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