> This belongs on the G-Books list.  This isn't even one off...  You'll
> get better responses from them anyway, considering they actually own
> and talk about Lombards over there.  Not everyone on this list has a
> G3/G4 based PowerBook...

Sorry for the off topic post. I didn't mean to annoy this list. In fact, I
didn't even know there was a "G-Book list". Guess I will join it.
> 
> Your book shouldn't need a system enabler, especially under 9.2.2.
> 
> Is virtual memory on?  Probably is if you've only got 64MB RAM!
> Buy more RAM, it's dirt cheap, and turn off VM!

I turned VM off.
> 
> Do the usual voodoo dance (zap the PRAM, reset the power manager,
> empty the prefs folder of what you don't need, etc) and see if that
> helps.

Did all that..
> 
> Try a clean install of the OS.

I wanted to do a clean install, but when I boot from the OS CD, the internal
HD is not visible, so it is not possible for me to install anything.
> 
> Finally, check to make sure the RAM and CPU are properly seated.
> Definitely make sure the hard disk is seated correctly.  Sometimes a
> slight misalignment will allow your computer to run, but not behave
> correctly.

I will try this.

> 
> Seriously, the biggest speed enhancement you'll get is by upgrading
> the RAM.

Am awaiting arrival of RAM ordered.

Thanks for your input.  


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