I think that 8.6 would work pretty well, without slowing the machine very much. OTOH, 7.6.1 would be faster, but with less features. 7.5.5 is free from Apples website, but it crashes more than 7.6.1, and 8.6.
What processor is in your 8500? Mike Jaeger wrote: > hi ...i got a 8500 with 128 ram ... i'm at a loss as what to > put on it . i want it to have some speed . no money to upgrade to g3 > ... what you other mac > people think? Also, i have a power tower pro 200. any ideas on this > too. thanks, Mike Jaeger > -- 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
