Donna Hood Pointer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I know OS 9 needs 64MB RAM and runs on G3, because I had to buy my >daughter an extra 32MB chip to put it on her early iMac. It absolutely >needs 64MB. Carshes the machine with 32MB. Well, not really, OS 9 _will_ run with only 16MB real RAM _with_VM_on_, but it's so dog slow with that little RAM you'd need to be a certified masochist . . .
That said, OS 9 has much more native PPC code than does OS 8.6. With lots of RAM and a faster-than-original HD (for speedy-ish VM) OS 9 is faster in use than any other classic Mac OS. PPC code uses more resources (RAM & HD space) than 68K code, so you'll not be happy if you have less than 48MB, 64MB is better still. OS 9 does take longer to boot than earlier systems, just takes longer to load all that extra-sized PPC code. FYI, you can use up to OS 9.1 on the nubus-based 1400, the 9.2.x updates require a PCI-based Mac. There's always those folks who prefer the lighter weight of the earlier systems, with their faster load times and generally snappier GUI response. I prefer the more modern amenities of OS 9, plus the overall speed of things like file copies, as well as OS 9's wider availability of compatible software. I use OS 9.1 on my 333MHz G3/64MB/20GB 1400C and I'm happy. Actually, I use OS 9.x over 8.x whenever possible, eg: my PB540C PPC/167/40/30GB loves OS 9! So IMHO the best thing is try 8.6 and 9.1 and see which feels more 'right' for _you_. dan k ................................. http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 ................................. -- 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
