On 5/6/05, Geoffrey Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >But that " Golden Ratio " of OS version spec to CPU spec would lead a > >lot more users to a harmoniously balanced system. > > > >Which would give longer lasting joy. > > If it were only that simple; while you can count on the CPU's, my > experience is that each OS has it's strengths & weaknesses, quirks & > holes, albeit some more than others. I must say I have wondered about > people wanting to put OS 7.5.x on their boxes instead of 7.6.1. > > 7.6.1 is rock solid in comparison to any of the 7.5's, but hey, > everybody's gotta have a hobby... > --
Any version of OS X on anything less than a G3 with 256MB RAM will be basically a dysfunctional computer, and a waste of what the computer can do with the proper OS. And OS X on an older Powerbook, although it is a fun project, is even worse because of the lack of VRAM. In fact a large part of the "speed" in OS X or lack thereof is due to insufficient video. I could put a 4MB TT video card in a G4 and OS X would be unbearable. The Mac would run the OS just fine but what you see on the screen will be incredibly slow. It's always amazed me why people push their computers to the highest OS possible when they are giving up function at the same time. If you actually have to use the Mac for anything you are better off using an OS that is "usable". If it's a hobby.....go for it. But frustration and lack of speed ruins the whole purpose of the computer for me. OS 7.5 is free and there is no free update to OS 7.6 which is why most people use 7.5 over 7.6. You are right about OS 7.6 being stable, it is, but rarely do you see OS 7.6 unless it came on the Mac when it was new. I have a PB1400/133/64MB that has OS 8.6 because it suits the PB best. OS 9.1 would give me more choices in software but it's not worth bogging down the PB to do it. And OS 8.6 is much more stable than OS 9xx is anyway. Higher numbers are not always better. just my .02 worth. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.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:powerbooks@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
