> I was wondering what people's experiences are with using various > versions of the MacOS on a Duo 230. What's the fastest/slimmest? My > "new" Duo (thanks Alan!) has 12mb of RAM and an 80mb hard drive. > > I'm also looking for a small word processor, small e-mail program, > and small web browser -- versions that don't take up much hard disk > space or RAM. Any recommendations are welcome. With 80 MB hard disk space, I would go for 7.1 + System Update 3.0 + Thread Manager + Powerbook Duo Enabler. 7.5.5 to 7.6.1 would use up 30-50 Mb of your 80 MB hard disk. I have AppleWorks 5.0, Word 5.1+97-98 converter, and BBEdit Lite on my Duo 250 (same as Duo 230 except for the screen), but I've upgraded the HD to 500 MB. WriteNow and Nisus Writer 4 (freeware!) are also good, but I would go for AppleWorks 5.0 or ClarisWorks 4.0, because you'll get spreadsheets, databases, and a telecom program etc in one small package. Best Regards, Alex Timbol ---------------------- An updated list of 2 Mln pages of FREE stuff, advice and FUN. $14.95 http://www.bestfreebies.com/cgi-bin/go.pl?22998 Free group travel & event planner. Free website for your event!! http://www.bellwethergroup.com/cgi-bin/go.pl?22998 The Internet Marketing Pro shop - for fast quick web access. http://foreverweb.com/cgi-foreverweb/hosting_click.cgi?IM5012 ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
