At 8:01 AM -0700 12/4/2002, Andrew Kershaw wrote: > > I know these questions have probably been answered before, >Indeed they have. You should search the archive for answers, as >these topics have been discussed repeatedly. The OS topic, for >instance, was just discussed last week or the week before, at some >length. >> >> >>1. Is the best system to run on a powerbook 3400c 80/200 mhz system >>8.6 or 9.2? > >Although some disagreed, IMNSHO 8.6 is the OS of choice for a 3400c, >especially since 9.x takes ~60MB of RAM (You've only got 80, so that >will get old fast).
OS 9.1 doesn't take 60Mb on my PB5300 (64Mb installed), more like 20Mb. I've heard that it uses an amount proportional to available RAM. I know this is true for the Disk Cache but my understanding is that it is for more than that. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- 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
