> > Which Mac do you own? In a 68030 Mac I would add the FPU if there's > > already an empty socket for it. But if I would have to buy an adapter > > card or to change my 68LC040 I would'n do it. A 68LC040 (without FPU) is > > faster than a typical 68030+68882 ... > > The 68LC040 is as fast as any straight 68040, which is much faster than > any 68030, FPU or no FPU.
Sorry, what I meant was: The 68LC040 is quite as fast as a 68030+68882 when using FPU code because the 040 emulates the FPU code quite fast. When using a full 68RC040 you'll get a major speed gain over the 68030+68882 or 68LC040 when FPU performance is needed. Regards G�tz -- Web: http://www.knubbelmac.de/ -- 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.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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
