> > Will I be able to use UltraWide SCSI hard drives to full advantage in > > a 9600 running Linux? Are there Linux drivers for the Adaptec 2940UW > > and/or the Initio Miles series of cards, or are they even needed...? > > Check the Linux documentation project- > <http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/Hardware-HOWTO/scsi.html>
Thanks for the link; has info on the SCSI cards I already have or am considering.... > I don't understand the "full advantage" comment. I have a couple of fast UltraWide SCSI drives and an Adaptec 2940UW. I didn't notice any PowerDomain Control software for Linux on Adaptec's website; don't really know if it's actually needed for performance tweaks. > > Also, does a G3 upgrade need cache enabling software under Linux? > > Depends on the upgrade device. Some do, some don't. I would check for > Linux compatibility with the manufacturer. The one I used ( Sonnet ) > did not. > > One of the biggest bottle necks with the 9600 is the 50 MHz memory bus. > A beige G3 with a 66 MHz memory bus will be faster than most upgraded > 9600's. I don't plan on throwing a lot of money into upgrades for the 9600; actually looking for ways to extend the useful lives of some of my older Macs that don't fetch a lot on the used market anymore. Putting YDL 3.0 and/or BeOS on a 9600/200MP would be an interesting project, methinks. I've been toying with the idea of using one of the G3 upgrade cards I already have, but I'm much more intrigued by the MP possibilities. Pax, __________________________ Cashette stops spam. 100% effective and free! Go to http://home.cashette.com -- MaX-list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MaX-list info: <http://lowendmac.com/linux/max.shtml> --> 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/max-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
