Linda Hutcheson tapped out this message on 3/25/2003 9:20 AM >I'm going to rebuild the hard drives on a 6500 and a 7100. The 6500 has >128MB of >RAM and will be used by the kids for games and homework, no internet >connection. >The 7100 has 128MB of Ram and is for my sister who wants to surf the web, and >maybe do a little paperwork, ie MSWord. > >Should I use OS 8.6 or can I upgrade to 9.1?
My opinion (and I'm sure you will get differing ones) is that since the 6500 is only a 603 chip, it really will be slow on 9 unless it has an upgrade card. I would stick with 8.1 - 8.6 The 7100 has a 601 chip and might be able to handle it but it is still an older chip. This one takes a nubus card which you can get on eBay for $89. Again others may tell you sure, go ahead and use 9.1 and you will be fine........but the adults may find for the web it's slow. -- 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
