on 3/30/03 6:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 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
If I were you, I would upgrade to ATLEAST OS 8.6 if not OS 9.1, Your 8500 has pleanty of RAM, and it should have a big enough hard drive. -Ted -- 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
