>Aside from size are you saying that OS 8.6, which I'm using (412 RAM) >is also notable for being more RAM hungry than even OS 9.x as well
No, no. OS 8.6 takes significantly more RAM than earlier versions of OS 8, but is definitely more trim than that monster 9.x! >The reason I ask is that I'm helping a newbie, also with a 9500. >Her 9500 has OS 9 installed but with only 64 MB of RAM. I would run 8.6 (or 8.5 even) on a machine with 64 megs like this one. In your case (with 412 RAM, geesh!), you'd be a better candidate for OS 9. >All I've got so faris a good vibe from OS 8.6 since I installed it >last Monday, Yeah, I have nothing but praise for 8.6. I used System 7 for many years in print publishing, then 7 and 8.1 as a Mac lab coordinator in college until we skipped right to OS 9. It wasn't until recently that I tried out 8.6, and I love it! It's kind of the sweet spot between stability and speed vs. aesthetics and modern features on non-modern hardware. >Will OS 9 make the road from my song demo tapes to MP3s significantly >less time consuming as far as tracking down the requisite elements and be >more advantageous in the final analysis than OS 8.6? I only dabble in music so I'm not sure. But I can tell you that I have done a lot of transferring of old VHS and 8mm film to MPEG and the process has been as quick and efficient on 8.6 as it could have been on OS 9 (hardware here makes more difference than software). My assumption is you'll be fine with 8.6. -- --Chris PM 7500/604e 200Mhz 4 gig SCSI 256 megs/512k cache OS 8.6 (This machine rocks!) -- 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! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
