On 21/09/04 11:53, "vicki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> > Hi all > > this is a quick question just to satisfy my mind. > > Battery times in variuos OS, why does it vary so much? for example my > lombard in OSx.1.5 with cdrw/dvd rom (internal) fitted gives 40mins constant > use useing cds. In OS9.2.2 1hr 0mins. but in os 8.6 on the second partition > of the 20gb hdd i have fitted (was a back up Boot folder) i have just got 2 > hrs use. !! why? > > specs are. > > 400cpu 384 mbram (donated 256 ram for a 64mb chip so the other half could > use a wallstreet he got) 20gb hdd (2 x 10gb partitions) samsung dvd/cdrw > drive. > > TIA Vicki >
Well, I guess that different, subsequent versions of the OS came out with better algorithms to track the power remaining and making a guess as to how much time is left... -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
