Hi Barney, Maybe you’re gently mocking the listers for always reporting all those problems? It’s true, the list doesn’t reflect our "life with Mac" in a balanced way, but then, I don’t think it’s supposed to.
On the other hand, it could be refreshing from time to time to hear stories of G3-G5s running smooth, doing what we want them to do, thusly "empowering our lives". I’ve a Powerbook 1400 with a G3 upgrade and OS 8.6 for simple stuff, with RAM-Mozilla mainly for email (including this list), MS Word 5, FileMaker Pro 3. When its RAM gets full, I have to reboot it, otherwise it’s always ready for a quick check or moment of inspiration. I have it in my living room, which is possible because it has no fan and boots from a CF card. I’ve typed an entire (thin) book on it -- true, part of it with an external ADB keyboard. Then a GigabitEthernet 2x500 which I use for all other things. It’s starting to boot a bit slowly now, because I can’t help installing more and more stuff. Otherwise it’s just there, doing all I want it to -- sometimes after some coaxing. Third: a GigE 450MHz (from a Cube) set up as a public computer running Tiger, with user accounts and browsers in three languages to accommodate different users. Running everyday with its old 20GB harddisk, it’s a modest but valued workplace. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
