Mark Koan wrote: > What is a ZIF card, exactly? Why is it less > expensive, and what do you imagine is the very least > expensive G3 for the 7500?
see last answer..... > 2. Is it really feasible to try to run OS X on such a > beast, or what is the rec. most basic machine for that > OS? Not really, but it will run it with a hack...... Get a beige or B&W G3 > 3. Should I hold out to find a 8600-9600 instead of > sinking $$$ into a 7500? I really don't know much > about the PCI situation. Nice machines......... > 4. Finally, I might have another option, a 6400 for > the same dosh. WOuld it be cheaper/simpler to install > X on one? Get the 7500 over the 6400, it has a 40 MHz bus and the 7500's is 50...... it's just faster and more upgradeable for less $ I would look for an 8600 or 9600 if you can as it is the best case design....... -- Alan Miller Underwater Photographer http://home.earthlink.net/~uwphoto/ 9600/233 w/ G3/400 XLR8 ZIF, 1.5 G RAM eBay ID uwphotoer Live each day like it is your last because someday you'll be right. -- 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
