> > What year was 7.5.5 released? Win95B came along in >> 1996. Could use Win95 plus the service pack to make >> it Win95a along with the Y2K update. Then both systems >> would be quite "patchy". ;) > >This sounds like an excellent test of retro-computing, I'd love to >post the pictures and text and results on my web page. > >I think you should perform the test with both machines running >optimal OSes. OS 7.1 w/updates is by far the optimal OS for the IIfx >in my mind, that is if you are going to test internet performance. >Otherwise, OS 6.0.8 will blow the doors off the PC. Is Win95 optimal >for the 386? It is a full 32-bit machine, so I guess yes (else, >linux would scream, but it's not a mainstream OS, especially during >the early '90's). I would think that the scaled down as possible >Win95b would be best. > >Hope to see it happen, please notify me anyone who is preceding with >it. I unfortunately own neither a 386DX40 nor the fx. I have a >couple of SE/30's, ideas anyone? Best, David > >David Greelish >Publisher >classiccomputing.com
The IIfx is a capable web machine if it is setup properly. I had 32MB of Ram in mine along with a Jackhammer card and fast 2gig SCSI drive and an 8*24GC video card. Running System 7.1 with some of the add in appearance enhancements (+ ThreadMngr/DragMngr etc...) it did quite well on the Internet using Netscape 2.02 and IE 2.01 IIRC . Performance with a 56K modem was acceptable and on par with a Pentium 266 machine running W95 that I had the great misfortune of having to use at work at the time. Running the IIfx with the addition of iCab and my ADSL connection it was a solid performer! Unfortunatly I no longer have this machine so I can't give you any solid numbers ie. page load speeds etc... -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
