Chris, You can max the RAM with 2 64MB 168 pin 5 volt Dimms and could run OS 9.1. If you have less RAM then 128MB I would stick to OS 81. or 8.6. You can also get a L2/G3 upgrade for the 5400. The G3 card slides into the cache slot and off your running at G3 power. From the reviews I've seen the G3 upgrade doubles the speed (feel) of the Mac. I have a 5500 logic board in a LC 580 case and I used OS 8.6 with 64MB RAM and when I upgraded to 128MB's of RAM I installed OS 9.1 and it works well.
I;m not sure what software you'll need to make it an answering machine, but it is possible. Ron on 5/17/04 11:43 PM, Chris "Zap" at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thanks for all of the replies to my other post so far! I have decided > that I will probably keep the PowerMac 5400/180 for use in the kitchen, to > store recipes and be able to access the internet. If possible, maybe I > could even turn it into an answering machine? I know I've heard of PowerMac > machines that could do that before. If anyone has more information on that > I would appreciate it. I guess I would need a special modem and some > software. > > Also, I was curious what OS would be optimal to run, and what amount of > RAM would be nice to have in it. > > Thanks! > -Chris -- 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
