I'd go with the 8.5.1 and then add the free download from Apple to upgrade to 8.6. (Much more stable than 8.5) If speed seems too slow, you might need to go back to 8.1, but 8.6 will run many more of the newer programs than 8.1.
Note: 1. You can run some of the newer programs (those that require carbonlib) by downloading the "carbonlib" extension from Apple (Version 1.6) and dropping it in the extensions folder of OS 8.1. David Allen > > >I am trying to preinstall on a new harddrive for my friend, that has > >about a 100 mb or ram & 166 mhz processor, should I choose 8.1 or > >8.5.1? (she uses the mac almost exclusively for emailing and lighter > >surfin) I was hopin to get eudora in there instead of netscape post. > >But you know, maybe it's better to stay with what she knows, and is > >used to. > >LOVEK -- 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
