I have used PC SIMMs in Macs without any problems. Not bad for a $1, but I wouldn't do too much Windows stuff on that. 16MB RAM just not enough. If you are willing and daring, try Linux instead. Don't waste time with X. Can get a decent machine using Linux. R. ----- Original Message ----- From: "R.A. Cantrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Vintage Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 5:51 AM Subject: 086s > I have a 486 that is functional that I got in order to learn a little about > Windows. It has a 500 mg SCSI HD and a 40mg as well on a dual cable and > dual power connectors and 4 4 mg ram sticks. These sticks are really > short,or low profile, will they work in a Mac? I only gave $1 for the > machine. I hate to junk a functional machine just for those parts, but if a > Mac needs 'em the mac gets 'em. > > > All the best, > R. A. Cantrell > > > > -- > Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > - Epson Stylus Color 740 Printers refurbished $79 | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac, sign up for PayPal, possible $5 bonus. > <http://lowendmac.com/ad/paypal.html> > > Star Trek Collection: Movies 1-7 on VideoCD, $38.88 from CoolVCD > <http://lowendmac.com/ad/coolvcd.html> > - - - - - > Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> > The FAQ: <http://macfaq.binhost.com/> > 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! > <http://www.applelinks.com> > -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.binhost.com/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
