> I didn't get much help off the 1st Power Macs list, so I'll try here > >> I am going to set up a machine for my wife to use as a learning >> center for >> Corel Draw. I can set up a 7100/80 with 136 mgs of ram or a 7200/120 >> with >> 64 mgs ram. I don't know the program and what its demands on a >> machine are. >> Which of these boxes would be the best for this? And any tips on >> maximizing it for this use would be appreciated.
I use CorelDraw more that any other application. You did not mention which version of CorelDraw you are referring to nor any mention of which OS you will be using. CorelDraw like all graphics applications is a real resource hog. It can make good use of a fast processor, lots of RAM and a big hard drive. Of the three I would say that fastest processor would have the biggest impact. You can run OS 7.6 on the 7200/120 which is lighter on resources. After loading 7.6 one should be left with well over 50 meg for CorelDraw which should be ample for learning purposes. With the faster processor a person learning will get faster feed back on their actions. When you move and object you want to know that indeed the object is moving, and that is very true when climbing a learning curve. bill -- \/\/i||i@^^ ()\/e -- 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
