Caleb Cupples writes, <I have a dilemma. I've started using my 190 for web browsing, lately, but I've been using Netscape 2.0, because iCab is so slow. Does anyone know how to make iCab faster, so I don't have to get bombarded with error messages in Netscape. I'm running 7.5.2, and I have 8 MB of RAM, and 32 MB of Virtual Memory, with a 1024K cache, if that's any help.>
Wow, my 190 came with Netscape 2.0 (and 7.5.2) on it (also 8 MB RAM). In my experience, Netscape 2 was such a dog -- I'm surprised you can use it at ALL, truth be told. It used to freeze up and crash MY 190 practically every time I tried to surf with it, usually within thirty seconds to a minute after I opened it. Yes, iCab was also slow on my 190 (and it's only marginally better on my 5300c, though it's very good -- my primary browser in fact -- on my G3), but at least it didn't freeze and crash the 190, and for what small amount of browsing I do on a Powerbook anyway, it was good enough. Anyway.....a couple of minor improvements I made on my 190 might help you, too. I found them to noticeably boost both general performance as well as browsing in particular. 1. Upgrade to 7.5.5. The "path" is 7.5.2 to 7.5.3 to 7.5.5. Free from Apple -- all you need is floppies. 2. Install RAMDoubler 2 if you can. (I'd had that from my old Performa 475 days, and as it happened, my boyfriend also had a floppy of it too). My horrible experience with Netscape 2.0 not only drove me into the arms of iCab, but led me to delete 2.0 from my 190 (why use up HD space on an app that crashes the system, right?). Powerbook Listers had suggested I try Netscape 3.0.4 Gold as an alternative to 2.0 but that wasn't any better (for me, anyway) than 2.0 was. In fact, it was worse -- it wouldn't even open without crashing the system! Hahaha. But maybe it'll work for you, seeing that you can use 2.0. I'm also thinking that perhaps RAM might be a factor for you. I've noticed that the more RAM I have, the faster the browsing gets. If you can find RAMDoubler or afford to put more actual RAM in your 190, again, improved overall performance and browsing capability in particular will be the result. One more thing that's also important for internet usage, which you didn't mention -- how fast is the modem you're using on your 190? If you're using a 56K modem, in my opinion you've done everything you can short of OS and RAM upgrading. If you're not at 56K, I can only suggest you try to get up there if browsing speed is important to you. Good luck! ~Yersinia. ________ "Learn from your parents' mistakes - use birth control!" -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
