Re: [OT] Classic Mac

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2008


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 70305
interpreted = N
texte = The G4 was the last computer to be able to boot into OS 9, and only those made before Jan 03. This is not the same as running Classic out of OSX, which they stopped altogether in Leopard. This page from Apple lists the models current during the transition, so you could use that as a guide: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86209 Other sites: http://thisoldmac.org/ http://lowendmac.com I know exactly what you mean by OS 9 having a zippier Finder. All my Macs are on OSX, but I miss a lot of things in 9. I have the G4 iMac, before they made the switch. It's the one with the white dome and flat screen, and it's still going strong, albeit I don't use use it very hard (but it is on all the time - print server). Terry >From: Frank Nordberg >Subject: [OT] Classic Mac >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >Sorry to post off topic but I know there are some really good Mac >experts on the list and I need help: > >What is the hottest, fastest and most powerful pre-OS X Macintosh? >My trusty old G3 is beginning to show its age and it's time to look >for a replacement. Unfortunately OS X isn't really suitable for the >kind of work I do most of the time so my best option seems to be to >buy a second hand classic Mac or three and run them as long as >possible. > > >Frank Nordberg >http://www.musicaviva.com -- Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.com http://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation system http://TightJacket.com -- stylish protection for your laptop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure. ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: [OT] Classic Mac ( Terry Wilson 2008)
  2. Re: [OT] Classic Mac ( Frank Nordberg 2008)
  3. Re: [OT] Classic Mac ( "William DeVaul" 2008)
  4. [OT] Classic Mac ( Frank Nordberg 2008)
The G4 was the last computer to be able to boot into OS 9, and only those made before Jan 03. This is not the same as running Classic out of OSX, which they stopped altogether in Leopard. This page from Apple lists the models current during the transition, so you could use that as a guide: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86209 Other sites: http://thisoldmac.org/ http://lowendmac.com I know exactly what you mean by OS 9 having a zippier Finder. All my Macs are on OSX, but I miss a lot of things in 9. I have the G4 iMac, before they made the switch. It's the one with the white dome and flat screen, and it's still going strong, albeit I don't use use it very hard (but it is on all the time - print server). Terry >From: Frank Nordberg >Subject: [OT] Classic Mac >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed >Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > >Sorry to post off topic but I know there are some really good Mac >experts on the list and I need help: > >What is the hottest, fastest and most powerful pre-OS X Macintosh? >My trusty old G3 is beginning to show its age and it's time to look >for a replacement. Unfortunately OS X isn't really suitable for the >kind of work I do most of the time so my best option seems to be to >buy a second hand classic Mac or three and run them as long as >possible. > > >Frank Nordberg >http://www.musicaviva.com -- Terry Wilson | terry@terryfic.com | http://terryfic.com http://WhosComing.com - a simplified, affordable online reservation system http://TightJacket.com -- stylish protection for your laptop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure. ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/ Terry Wilson

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