>I am on a Power Mac 6500/225, OS 8.6, 96 mb memory. I want to upgrade, but >don't know what I want. I would like to keep this computer...is there >anything I can do (besides increasing memory) to upgrade. I like 8.6 too. >But if I get a newer mac, will I lose all my apps like MaclinkPlus Deluxe >13, IC word, Drag strip, etc? Most of which I downloaded and do not have the >CD's for. > >I'm not a computer whiz and don't use it for any extreme things, however, I >am thinking of getting a digital camera (I have an old Apple Quick Take).... > >Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > >Nancy Mac in Canada
If it is fast enough, stable, and does what you want I wouldn't upgrade. I stayed on OS 8.6 for the longest time because it is soooo stable. However, I recently had to upgrade to Quicken 2002 (to utilize on-line banking) and it requires OS 9.1, so I ended up doing that upgrade finally. Given your 96MB of memory, the first thing I would do would be to buy at least 1 if not 2 128MB DIMMs and add them in and turn off Virtual Memory. This will probably help add a little speed to your system, at a minimal cost. Beyond that, G3 updates are available for the 6400/6500 computers. Check the 6400 zone <http://homepage.mac.com/zone6400/> for lots of good update information on your computer. -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" Life at its essence boils down to one day at a time. Today is the day! Jim Stovall-The Ultimate Gift -- 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
