David Elmo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [snip] > > Sorry if this question has been answered to death before. So just in > > case, here's what is hopefully a slightly rarer query - can I get an ADB > > optical two button mouse with scrollwheel? Or any ADB optical mouse of > > any kind? For that matter - are there _any_ regular ADB mice with > > scrollwheels at all? > > > > Also, what is in your opinion the best ADB mouse out there? I'm > > currently using an MS Intellipoint Optical USB mouse with my tray > > loading Rev c iMac (and I was also probably one of the few who didn't > > hate the hockey puck mouse (it was nice just moving it with my fingers, > > pity the mouseball picked up so much gunk all the time) it originally > > came with). I don't mind the shape of the Apple opticals that are one > > big button, but prefer my Intellipoint's snug fit. So something big > > enough to grasp. No tiny mice. The ADB mouse II is almost to slim for my > > liking. Maybe I'm just not used to it nowadays. > > > > Regards, > > Jamie Kahn Genet > > > About the mouse, I know you ask about the ADB, but seriously consider a > simple USB PCI card and get an optical (the Microsoft intelli with scroll > wheel button works then, but I much prefer the lovely Apple Pro one). I'd go > for 9.1 if I were in your position, it probably has the best support for > most modern day tasks avoiding the more difficult road to higher still... > > Am catching up on list and see Bruce Johnson recommends more ram, just like > to concur with this... Get lots, at least 500 MB > > David Elmo
Hmmm... what are the minimum system requirements for a USB or USB/Firewire card? 8.6 or better I suppose? I'd rather use the oldest/fastest OS possible that will still network with Panther and support an Orange Micro Dos/WinPC PCI card (bought an old one - you guys any idea of the likely sys requirements on that?). 8.6 and especially 9.x broke a lot of old software I'd like to use. Also - an additional question - is it possible to buy a graphics card for my 7300 that will support B&W or at the very least 16 colours? I really want to play some old games again that crash or refuse to run at higher colour depths. What is the best system version that will support very low colour depths? Sorry for all the questions, but I'm determined that this 7300 won't just sit in a closet gathering dust - I hate that. As for RAM - yep, I'll be buying a bucketload :-) Regards, Jamie Kahn Genet -- If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. -- 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
