In a message "Stewart, Brian C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
<<Was there any version of Mac OS that supported the Apple 8500 with a 604e/200MHz processor this machine has 128 Megs of ram. I would like to install Mac OS X for NEATO factor, not for serious production use.>> You can install up to OS 10.1.5 on a 604e/200MHz processor. You should add more RAM, I don't recall the minimum RAM requirement. I used a 7300/200 with 512 MB RAM on an off for a year or so and enjoyed the experience. I had a dial-up connection at the time. It may not be as enjoyable if you are used to the speed of a broadband connection. System speed is a relative to what you are used to. In my case the speed was acceptable. I enjoyed web surfing and just playing around with it. However, I don't think you can run Safari and the latest version of iTunes on OS 10.1.5 -- too bad. You will need XpostFacto: http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/ Be sure to follow all the XpostFacto documentation for installing OS X. And while your at the OWC site check out their 128 MB RAM DIMMSs for $16 each and OS X 10.1 install disk for $5. Once you have 10.1 installed you can then download a free upgrade to 10.1.5 from the Apple download site If you don't mind spending around $55-60 dollars and a lot of time it could be a fun project. Or just save the money toward the purchase of a newer Mac. Good luck -- glen. -- 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
