on 08.02.2003 19:03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > i have come across an original system 9 disk for IMac. Can I run this > on my C500? If it is a software _install_ disc, it will probably work. If it is the software _restore_ disc, it probably won't. > I have 144MB of Ram. Does system 9 have any real or > disadvantages or advantages for me over system 8,.6 which is what I > am now running? OS 9 includes some real benefits in networking, file system management, USB and FireWire support, and little enhancements, especially with Finder. You'll definitely want to upgrade to 9.0.4 or 9.1; the consensus is that these are the most stable releases. It's also a lot stricter about certain programming practices, so there were several applications that seemed to "break" under it. All those benefits come at a cost in CPU usage. > How do I do a clean install? The cleanest install is to back everything up, reformat the drive--you'll need to at least update the drivers, anyway--and install to a clean drive. Next best, if the drive is large enough, is to choose the "Clean Install" option, which renames your current System Folder to "System Folder (Old)", and creates a new one. This gives you the option of selectively copying old preferences and extensions to the new System Folder as desired. HTH, paul -- Paul F. Henegan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
