Greetings I would like to add to the theories on suitable OS's for 040's.
No matter what OS you intend to use you should back up all essential information, low level format and zero the HD. Then proceed with installing the OS of your choice 0 MB / 5 MB - System 7.1 update 3.0 (System Heap 1.6 MB - 1.8 MB) this is with or without the use of Ram Doubler 5 MB / 12 MB - System 7.5.3 - (7.5.5 was a PPC only upgrade) (System Heap 2.4 MB - 3.0MB) with or without the use of Ram Doubler 12 Mb / 20 MB - System 7.6.1 - (can be made to look like OS 8.1) (System Heap 4 MB - 5MB) with or without the use of Ram Doubler 20 MB + - OS 8.1 (can use higher OS parts eg ARA from OS 9.x (System heap 6.5 MB - 9 MB dependin on what's installed) 20 MB - 36 MB - with or without the use of Ram Doubler 36 MB + without the use of Ram Doubler. The thing with Ram Doubler depends on how many different applications you may have open at the same time. Personally over 20 MB i tend to disable it. I have been experimenting with a Colour Classic with an 040 upgrade. For pure speed System 7.1 is unbeatable particularly with 42 MB ram (physical). The entire System folder fits inside a 7 MB ram disk. On the other end of the scale is the same CC running OS 8.1 Having lived with OS 8.1 for the better part of four years or more I will happily trade some speed for looks and convenience not offered in the previous systems. Make of this what you will. Vincenzo -- Quadlist 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> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
