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TICKET ARCHIVE -> upgrading to OS8.5
No Wonder User - Dec 20, 1998 - 10:40 pm
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Problem: No Problem
Computer Type: Apple
Model: Performa6290CD
RAM: 48meg
RAM Enhancer: Virtual Memory
OS Version: System 7.5.1
Description:
How can I find out if I can upgrade to the new OS? I have heard that some Performas can't be upgraded. Please advise.
Thank you.
Send Attachments? Yes
Problem: No Problem
Computer Type: Apple
Model: Performa6290CD
RAM: 48meg
RAM Enhancer: Virtual Memory
OS Version: System 7.5.1
Description:
How can I find out if I can upgrade to the new OS? I have heard that some Performas can't be upgraded. Please advise.
Thank you.
Send Attachments? Yes
No Wonder Tech - Dec 20, 1998 - 10:44 pm
Lisa,
The official advice from Apple is that all computers with ppc processors can run OS8.5.
However, there is some thought that it will not run very fast on machines with slower processors (ie 100 mhz or less).
Friends of mine have done the following:
5260 120 mhz v. slow
7200 75 mhz "runs like a dog"
7200 75 mhz with 96 mb ram ok
7200 120 mhz ok
my desktop 5200 75 mhz 64 mb ram will try it but have not yet.
The info I have received from apple is that it will work fine (!!??).
If you have a partition on your hard drive - give it a go or if you have all data and applications backed up (everyone does that, don't they?), also try it.
My G3 powerbook has had no problems with it - Sherlock is fantastic!
Hope this helps
Let me know how you go
Grant Sargent
The official advice from Apple is that all computers with ppc processors can run OS8.5.
However, there is some thought that it will not run very fast on machines with slower processors (ie 100 mhz or less).
Friends of mine have done the following:
5260 120 mhz v. slow
7200 75 mhz "runs like a dog"
7200 75 mhz with 96 mb ram ok
7200 120 mhz ok
my desktop 5200 75 mhz 64 mb ram will try it but have not yet.
The info I have received from apple is that it will work fine (!!??).
If you have a partition on your hard drive - give it a go or if you have all data and applications backed up (everyone does that, don't they?), also try it.
My G3 powerbook has had no problems with it - Sherlock is fantastic!
Hope this helps
Let me know how you go
Grant Sargent
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