on 4/5/04 4:15 PM, G-Books at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From: Andrew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Latest version of OSX for wallstreet/beige g3? > >> >> Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 15:50:17 -0800 >> Subject: Re: Latest version of OSX for wallstreet/beige g3? >> From: Robin Ashe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> On 1/24/04 11:01 AM, "Andrew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> I own a wallstreet and beige g3 tower. I'd like to upgrade them to OSX. I >>> recall reading that these two computers were only able to run early >>> versions of OSX. What is the latest OSX version each of these computers can >>> run? >>> >>> TIA >>> >>> >> >> For the time being it's OSX 10.2 Jaguar. However, XPostFacto 3 alpha already >> has 10.3 Panther running on some Beige G3s and Wallstreets. >> > > Thanks for the help. I'm going to put Jaguar on the G3 tower next > week, and I'd like to make sure I'm prepared. What version of XPF > should I use? I'm not sure if the latest alpha version is stable for > everything except video on a beige g3 with panther, or if I should > use an older version to keep things stable. Could someone recommend a > particular version for me please? > > The XPF documentation didn't make it clear for me how XPF is used. I > understand that it is used during the installation process, but does > it run everytime you use OSX as well? The documentation mentions > using XPF to select OSX as your startup when switching back from OS9 > as a startup disk. Before reading that I thought XPF was only used > for the initial installation. > > TIA, > Andrew
You don't need xpf for jag on a beige g3. max the video ram, max the system ram, put in a fast (5400rpm or better) hd, partition with the first segment to hold less than 8 gigs. Put jag on the first partition. done. -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
