----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Abbott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "G-Books" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:03 AM Subject: upgrade path for Pismo
> Going through the archive and the recent discussion on putting OS X > on Pismos, I feel fairly confident in installing OS X Jaguar on my > 400 Mhz, 320 MB RAM Pismo, that the system can handle it fine. > > But if, after adding OS X, I want to add on additional RAM or upgrade > the processor, should one action come before the other? I apologize > if this is a dumb question, but I've never bothered to upgrade a > machine before with more than adding a memory chip and that was years > ago. Or is it best when you send in your system for a processor > upgrade (at MCE or one of the other vendors) to simply have them add > the additional memory at the same time? > > Also--I assume the OS X Jaguar box includes instructions on how to > partition a drive, if you've never done it before? > > I want the route of least effort and maximum gain. :-) > > Thanks, > Jeff > I am currently upgrading my Pismo right now. I had previously added additional Ram and a larger (40 GB) hard drive and installed Jagaur. (In my case I installed everything on the hard drive without partitioning; I saw no need for them and felt they added a complication I could live without.) As for the upgrade I am using these guys < http://www.powerlogix.com/products2/bcg4pismo/index.html > to do mine. I didn't have to send them the whole deal, just the processor daughter card. I'm an old Navy Electronics Technician so I'm comfortable working inside my Pismo. If you don't feel comfortable doing this sort of thing yourself; there are a couple of places you can send the whole unit to and they will do it for you, just do a Google search for Pismo upgrades. I went with the change to 500 MHZ G4 instead of the 800 MHZ G3 because I have a G4 Desktop now that is rock solid.I'll post my comments on what I think about it when I get it back up and running, about a week from now. Joe Ellis -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
