Regarding RAM Doubler and Speed Doubler -- For RAM Doubler, be sure to check out the FAQ at http://www.connectix.com/support/library.html for a lot of good info. Here is an excerpt:
...Apple's Virtual Memory always requires the use of hard disk space to extend memory (1 MB for every MB of physical RAM, plus 1 MB), where as RAM Doubler does not...Since RAM Doubler does not require the use of hard disk space, this can mean power savings for iBook and PowerBook users. Virtual Memory must access the hard drive to function, which means higher power consumption. RAM Doubler only uses the hard drive when absolutely necessary. This means your hard drive will be allowed to spin down more often, reducing power consumption and thus extending use when operating on battery power... For Speed Doubler, I think it's great, but be aware that it will not work with OS 9. I have a PB 1400 (upgraded to G3 cpu and 44 MB RAM), and the performance difference with Speed Doubler is noticable, hence I stay w/ OS 8.6. As for the OS, you'll probably be happiest with 8.1 on a 5300, provided you have enough RAM. For performance reasons, I'd stay away from 8.6 on a 5300 unless you need it in order to run key applications. -Joe victoria brandon on 3/23/03 8:54 PM wrote: >Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 11:18:44 -0800 >Subject: Re: Best OS for 5300 >From: victoria brandon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >on 3/23/03 5:37 AM, joelefstein wrote: > >> I have had great luck with 8.1, as well as 8.6 on my 5300ce. I'm now trying >> to upgrade to 9.0 or 9.1, but first I plan on maxing my ram and perhaps >> getting a bigger hard drive. I've read that speeddoubler and ramdoubler >> help alot also. > >Ramdoubler supposedly doesn't offer many (if any) advantages over VM in 8.1 >or above. Lots of people swear by Speeddoubler, and it certainly zipped up >the performance of my 5300c, but there were so many bizarre conflicts with >applications (which kept bombing out on startup because of "error type 3" >whatever that may be -- this includes SimpleText and even Battery >Recondition) that I've given up using it. > >Best, >Victoria -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
