>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.
For me, OS 8.6 was extremely stable and with USB Card Support 1.4.1 was the first Mac OS that really worked with USB. If not for a couple of programs that required me to update the OS version, I'd still be running it. If you don't go to 8.6, at least install the 8.5.1 update, which will probably clear up a few of your freeze problems. -- -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" 'Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.' --Hanlon's Razor -- 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
