on 10/17/03 8:55 AM, Christopher Shustak at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I acquired an Apple III LC, and want to give it to my 80 y/o aunt as her > first computer. I'd like her to be able to do email, and basic web browsing. > In preparation, I ordered an Enet card for this computer, and maxed out the > memory. > > I read somewhere that I should scrounge up a copy of OS 7.1 if I want to > run TCPIP, and access the internet. > > What would everyone advise as an OS version? What would people advise for > a browser and a very simple email program? Where do you get old copies of > OS for Macs? > > Thanks much > > Chris >
I've run my LC III on OS 7.6.1 and liked it. It allows the use of Open Transport which is an easy TCP suite that includes dozens of modems from which you can choose eliminating the need to produce an init string to make the modem connect. For the browser, I've had the best overall performance from Internet Explorer 4 which comes with Outlook Express email client, a very easy to use email program. The LC III is STILL a remarkable Mac. I'm sure she'll enjoy it. Jeff -- 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> --> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
