Two questions: 1) I have heard many people recommend System 8.6 over 8.5, but I haven't really been sure as to what the advantages were. I am currently using 8.5 on my PM 8500/120, 160 MB RAM. Used for basic web browsing, gaming, word processing, etc. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I really have no problems, other than the rare system freeze (usually my fault, a few remain undiagnosed). Of course I want it to do more and do it faster, just like everybody else. So my question is, should I upgrade to 8.6? I am a little hesitant, because when I went from 7.5.2 to 8.5, I had a lot of trouble, had to re-initialize the hard disk, etc. I know there may be no one clear cut answer, I just want the group's opinion.
2) Somebody clear me up about ROM images. I have been to the pickle's FAQ's and I have lurked around here for a while. I am trying to get vMac to work on the aforementioned machine (just for fun) and I realize that I need a ROM image from a Mac II. I vaguely remember somebody mentioning this before, regarding the legality of trading disk images. So, assuming I can buy a cheap Mac II somewhere, how do I get a copy of the ROM image, or whatever? Something about Disk Copy (a utility from Apple). I downloaded it (Disk Copy), but it doesn't like my setup on the 8500. (I need to investigate that). I feeling sort of lost, so I was wondering if the group could tell me or point me to more information on the subject. (I've Googled, but to minimal use. Maybe I'm just dense). Thanks in advance, oob -- 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
