Kruth, James wrote: > I currently own a upgraded 7500 - here are the specs: > > 512k cache > 256MB RAM > 604e 233Mhz Processor > ATI Orion Video Card > OS 8.6 > 2 4GB SCSI drives > > I am very interested in checking out OS 10.2, but I don't have a lot of > money. Is it viable to upgrade? If so, what's the least I can get away > with? Is it even worth it? How does it run on the upgraded machines? Is > this a good way to experience OS X - I'm just trying to learn. >
Upgrade to a G3 or G4 (I'd recommend a G4, since OSX will use the altivec, and you need all the edge you can get) and you've got a good baseline OSX machine. OWC has a Sonnet G4/450 for $228, and a G3/500 for $178, not bad. That video card *should* be supported, I think, if not, the built-in video is. That would run OSX at a usable speed and 8 Gb of space will work fine. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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
