I know 9.1 is old news, but I finally availed myself of Other World Computing's great OS offer (OS 9.1+9.2.1 updater + OS X 10.0.3 + 10.1.5 updater) for only $59!
Got 9.1 up and am quite pleased. It seems a little faster than 8.1 on this PowerBook 3400/180 with 144 meg ram and most of the improvements are nice. I especially like the command-tab task switcher (yes, like Windows) and nice icons. IE 5.1 has finally stopped crashing (a constant problem on 8.1) and windows open faster, fonts look better and cached images appear instantly like they should instead of reloading every time. I have yet to back everything up to make the jump to X, still trying to get my recently acquired 4x CD burner to work, just won an older version of Toast on eBay to try. The one thing I miss is 'PPP Menu' (Easy one menu control of all your online activities) - it doesn't work with 9.1. I dislike having to open the 'Remote Access Status' Control Panel just to disconnect from the net. On other things, with the introduction of new G4 PowerBooks possibly just days away (the current rebate offers end on September 25, that's a good sign....) The time when I can afford to pick up a good used 400MHz model for under $1400 is getting closer.... -- Russell - Unknown1 - Idaho USA http://www.narrowgaugenews.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] - An Idaho Railroad News and Discussion Group -- 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> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
