A 1 gigabyte disk is small, even for OS 8.1. You can get a 10 gig disk for about US$60 on the Web, and I would recommend that. OS 8.1 doesn't require as much disk as later OS's, and if you don't plan to install a whole lot of 3rd party extensions or control panels, 200-250MB should be enough on a 1 gig disk. On a 10 gig disk, I'd give it at least 1GB. Applications and files should be divided in a 75:25 ratio, unless your dad plans to create some very large graphic files. Then, perhaps a 65:35 division of the remaining disk would be more appropriate. This is just my opinion so don't take it as gospel. Hope this helps.
herb Martin S�rensen wrote: > Hi list; > > After my dad had an experience with MS virus-relay software, I > thought is was an idea to get him a Mac. > > Due to low budget, I am getting him a 7500/100/48MB/1GB which should > arrive today, I will probably get a 150MHz 604 card to speed things > up slightly. > > He is mainly going to use it for email and browsing, and I plan to > install OS 8.1, Eudora, a couple of browsers, AppleWorks 5 and > updated MRJ and QuickTime. > > I plan to partition the hd in 3: System, Applications and Files. > Any suggestions for partition size? How much does OS 8.1 need? > > Any other comments? > > TIA > > Martin Sorensen > > PS: I go for 8.1, as my only alternative is 9.1, which I think is > too memory-hungy for this setup. > > -- > 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> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > 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 -- 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> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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
