Andrew Kershaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Well, disbelieving, I installed 9.1 on my 5300ce last night. You >guys were right and I was wrong (definitely wouldn't be the first >time!) ;-) > >My 9.1 install was pretty typical. It took 30 - 36MB (out of 48) >when I ran it without VM on, depending on which apps were running and >which system libraries they accessed... > >9.1 with VM took between 16-24MB. > >But good lord was it slow. Especially with VM. Booting took several >minutes and some tasks took ages (opening folders with lots of icons >and scrolling through long documents/windows was not fun). I didn't >try browsing, because I didn't bother installing the drivers for my >wireless card or ethernet card... > >Turning off VM helped, but not too much. Booting still took a long >time. The Finder was responsive enough, but again, certain tasks >took a while... > >I'll stick w/ 8.6 thanks! Not that it's much faster, but it's fast enough. > >Interesting. I wonder what the heck it does with the extra RAM on my >Wallstreet and desktops... > >Peace, >Drew
Hey Drew Ok I'm convinced no on OS 9. Two questions though. First where can I downlaod a copy of 8.6. And second I want create applications what programming tools are available for 8.6? TNX Marty __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ -- 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
