"Gill, Kathy" wrote:
>
> > From: John Stewart[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> >
> > "Gill, Kathy" wrote:
> >
> > > I just bought a used powerPC (Performa 6116 w/multimedia monitor) for a
> > > friend for $500 -- I did boost the RAM (it had 24 MB and now it's maxed
> > at
> > > 40) and it's running Communicator and OS8.1 just fine.
> >
> > Actually, you can max the 6100 series at 136mb. That with a 256k L2
> > and MacOS 8.5 is a good solid system.
> >
> True -- but the performa was a scaled down 6100. The "book" and the Apple
> Web site say it can't take as much RAM as the 6100 PowerPC.
>
> > The new Internet connect software
> > is very easy for a beginner to install. I have seen 6100 w/15 in
> > monitor in the $300 range.
> >
> SUZ -- that's a helluva deal. It's in the same price point as WebTV and a
> Lot more upgradable. You can put G3's in 6100's!!
>
> Kathy
My PowerPC is a Performa 6112. It has 8 mb RAM soldered in place and
two slots. I put 64 mb no-parity RAM and boosted it to 136 MB. All the
catalogs and info sites put the max at 70 mb (8 mb soldered plus 2-32 mb
in slots). 64 mb simms will work.
--
John Stewart
SUPSHIP San Diego
Information Systems Security Mgr
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