[EMAIL PROTECTED] on 10/15/01 12:41 PM wrote: > I'm running OS8.0, I assume the 8.1 download is sensible? Is 8.6 the best? > where would I get it from? > > I have only 16MB RAM. What's the best solution? 1x48MB piece? How much should > I pay and where are good sources? Is it worth geting a CF card for extra > virtual RAM, and if so, how big? > > What's the best/best value picture/photo editing / web optimising program, > where do I get it from? > > What's a good FTP program?
Definitely upgrade to OS8.1 for now. When you get more RAM, go to 8.6. Maybe even OS9.1 (but not 9 or 9.0.4). OS9.1 ran nicely when I had my 1400 (and is doing surprisingly well on my Duo2300 w/44MB RAM). If you can find a 48MB module, you'll find yourself paying through the nose for it. I would suggest two 24MB modules stacked. Check out www.datamem.com for more memory. I've never used a compact flash card for virtual memory but I hear it does nicely. It will have to be larger than the installed RAM to work. Actually it will have to be at least as large as whatever you set virtual memory for since normally virtual memory reserves a portion of the volume (hard drive) equal to the size it is set at. I don't know what size drive you have in it at the moment but if you plan to photo editing, get something bigger. Another advantage to a newer, larger drive will be the fact that it will be faster, which will improve the speed somewhat. Especially if you're opening pictures of any substantial size. One note, when I put a newer drive in the 1400 I used to own, I found that the mounting holes don't line up. I just laid an inch square piece of foam rubber on top of the drive. It was thick enough so that when you reinstalled the keyboard, it applied some pressure to the drive and just held it in place. I didn't make it larger than that as it would have acted as an insulating blanket and overheated the drive. I don't know what to suggest for a best value image editing/optimizing application, but PhotoShop 4.0 ran nicely on my 1400. I think Fetch is still one of the best FTP programs available for the Mac. Go to versiontracker.com to locate the latest version for download. -makmac -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
