David Pierce wrote: > Modems are kind of expensive, except for slow ones.
I already have them, so this isn't a problem for me. > I'd avoid serial port networking, in any case. Me too, if I'll be able to! ;-) > My suggestion is to try a little harder. eBay always has lots of the things > you're looking for Thanks - maybe I'll try that. > The wisdom of putting a Performa 400 on the internet is dubious - > essentially, it's a re-badged LC II, which is very, very, very slooow. Yes, I know. > The > Quadra 950 will rock though. To recap a recent discussion, recommended > browsers for the 950 are iCab (stable, moderm features) Netscape 2.0.2 > (anything newer crashes, anything older lacks too many features) Internet > Explorer 2.1 (my personal favorite.) and any text-based browser: Linx, > Links, WannaBe, and others. Thanks. I've just D/L'ed iCab. > Either machine will work splendidly for email. This is my primary need, BTW. > I use Eudora Light 3.1.3 for > everything. Talk about a blast from the past! 4.2.2 works on 68k machines > as well, as does Outlook Expres 4.0. The additional problem for me is, that I need 'multilanguage-capable' mailer. So far, the best thing I've found is "Musashi", but it isn't perfect either... > I'd avoid Outlook on the Performa 400. Being long-time "PC person", I'd avoid Outlook completely, on any platform! :-) > Actually, I'd avoid the Performa 400 completely, but that's because I have > one, and I know how slow they are. You know, it's my very first Mac - so I'll never discard it! :-) For answering letters, it's relatively good - also, it's very silent machine (good for home use). > Once, I did an install of System 7.6.1 > on the LC II, and it took FOUR HOURS. Hmm... Sounds strange - I've installed 7.6.1 on P-400 (10Mb RAM) for about 30 minutes. The source was copied from CD-ROM to the another hard disk before installation, and whole process was relatively fast... WBR, Artur -- 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
