>>A friend was given an ibook (g3/266) to use at work. It has OS 8.1 on >>it. Any problem with me updating it to 8.6? That's the highest I >>have. Anything special I should check before or do to install it? >> >>Thanks in advance, >>Mary > >Get hold of an iBook specific 8.6 CD or any G3/4 8.6 CD - the Firmware may >require updating. > >Charlie
Mary, How much RAM? If it still has it's original 32MB I'd advise "no". Mac OS 8.6 will certainly run all right on a computer with only 32MB but that doesn't leave room for too much else. If on the other hand you have some more RAM, go for it. And, whatever firmware update(s) it may need will surely be available at apple.com--any normal retail copy of OS 8.5 or 8.5.1 can be freely updated to 8.6 (althouth the 8.6 Update is about a 30MB download.) Whoops--I just answered and OT question. To the G-list with you, Mary! They'll take care of your iBook from here! -David -- 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
