I read that guys article, he says I need at least 512MB. What I am going to do is install Jag. on my current system and see how it runs. If it runs like OS X 10.1.5 does now(which is fine), I will leave it alone. If it develops "slowlyness" then I will take it to this place I know and upgrade the RAM.
When starved for RAM, Jaguar will not be any slower than 10.1 already is. We're just saying that regardless of which version you use, your system will still be better off with more RAM.
The catch here is that you probably have never tried OSX with a significantly larger amount of RAM; so, you don't realize the great difference it can make. Thus, you are satisfied not knowing any better.
No offense intended, really, but it does reminds me of the old saying "ignorance is bliss". <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
Ok, I bought Jaguar, I am content with the speed of my imac right now so I am not going to get more RAM, yet. That will be a project for the summer!
-What kind of install do you recommend: Upgrade Mac OS X or Archive and install. I am leaning towards a Archive and install. Thanks for all your help guys and gals.
<strong>Ok, I bought Jaguar, I am content with the speed of my imac right now so I am not going to get more RAM, yet. That will be a project for the summer!
-What kind of install do you recommend: Upgrade Mac OS X or Archive and install. I am leaning towards a Archive and install. Thanks for all your help guys and gals.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I recommend returning jaguar and buying 2 512 Dimms for your iMac
Mac Man, everyone here (who seems to have quite a bit more Mac knowledge and experience than you do) is telling you EXACTLY what to do. Screw what the box says. 128MB is a bare minimum sort of thing that'll run OS X somewhat painlessly. But by the time you go and launch a few other apps, you're definitely going to see performance hits.
Please stop being so hard-headed and listen to the good people offering sound, legit advice.
This thread honestly gave me a headache.
You've got 128MB RAM. Either buy a 256MB chip or a 512MB chip and install it as soon as you are able. Or when you can afford it or whatever. I'm not interested in whatever reasons may be preventing you from buying it (finances, etc.), I'm just telling you - along with EVERYONE else - what a VERY smart thing to do is.
You can take it or leave it, but quit quoting the damn box requirements and arguing with everyone about it.
Why is this so hard?
Are you one of those people that constantly has to be saved from themselves?
You've got 128MB RAM. Either buy a 256MB chip or a 512MB chip and install it as soon as you are able. Or when you can afford it or whatever. I'm not interested in whatever reasons may be preventing you from buying it (finances, etc.), I'm just telling you - along with EVERYONE else - what a VERY smart thing to do is.
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This should be interesting. After I said in that other thread something about the other guy getting whatever it was if he could afford it that kinda started a little argument. Oh well. We'll see what happens.
<strong>I read that guys article, he says I need at least 512MB. What I am going to do is install Jag. on my current system and see how it runs. If it runs like OS X 10.1.5 does now(which is fine), I will leave it alone. If it develops "slowlyness" then I will take it to this place I know and upgrade the RAM.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sorry, but I haven't been to this forum in a while... and this is the funniest post I've read this week.
I'd say the chances of your iMac developing "slowlyness" are pretty good if you open an app or two in Jaguar.
I'm also not sure why you are dismissing VERY sound advice from folks who know what they're talking about. You will enjoy using your computer much more if you get yourself some more RAM.
<strong>This should be interesting. After I said in that other thread something about the other guy getting whatever it was if he could afford it that kinda started a little argument. Oh well. We'll see what happens.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I didn't mean it in any sort of nasty way. Truly, buy what you can afford. For instance, today I could afford 256MB for my iMac (see the thread in General Discussion).
So I bought it. But I've know since March that I've needed to.
If I seem a bit pissy/snappy in my above post, I apologize. I just hate when people don't see the forest for the trees and seem determined to ignore very simple, honest suggestions and advice.
I NEVER pay attention to what some box or literature says for "minimum RAM requirements". It's usually full of crap and WAY off, in real-world terms.
My answer? Just have A LOT...or as much as you can certainly afford. RAM isn't one of those wasted, questionable purchases. Ever.
The more you have, the more you'll do. And the more you'll enjoy doing it.
SO what will happen if I insert a 1GB stick of RAM in my PowerBook but I don't take out the 256mb stick in other slot? I know, silly questions, I'll just take out the first stick, but what would happen, theoretically?
<strong>SO what will happen if I insert a 1GB stick of RAM in my PowerBook but I don't take out the 256mb stick in other slot? I know, silly questions, I'll just take out the first stick, but what would happen, theoretically?</strong><hr></blockquote>
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The catch here is that you probably have never tried OSX with a significantly larger amount of RAM; so, you don't realize the great difference it can make. Thus, you are satisfied not knowing any better.
No offense intended, really, but it does reminds me of the old saying "ignorance is bliss". <img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
Thanks for your help everyone!
[ 12-27-2002: Message edited by: Mac Man 020581 ]</p>
Anyone know a place that sells cheap 512mb SODIMM's for my TiBook?
-What kind of install do you recommend: Upgrade Mac OS X or Archive and install. I am leaning towards a Archive and install. Thanks for all your help guys and gals.
<strong>Ok, I bought Jaguar, I am content with the speed of my imac right now so I am not going to get more RAM, yet. That will be a project for the summer!
-What kind of install do you recommend: Upgrade Mac OS X or Archive and install. I am leaning towards a Archive and install. Thanks for all your help guys and gals.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I recommend returning jaguar and buying 2 512 Dimms for your iMac
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I recommend returning jaguar and buying 2 512 Dimms for your iMac
Won't happen now, but in the summer.
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Won't happen now, but in the summer.</strong><hr></blockquote>
with the 129 you spent on jag, you coulda gotten a 512 So_DIMM for the iMac that would have provided a much bigger boost then jag will
<a href="http://www.ramseeker.com"; target="_blank">www.ramseeker.com</a>
take a loook.... very cheap...
better then what any software could do for you...
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with the 129 you spent on jag, you coulda gotten a 512 So_DIMM for the iMac that would have provided a much bigger boost then jag will
<a href="http://www.ramseeker.com"; target="_blank">www.ramseeker.com</a>
take a loook.... very cheap...
better then what any software could do for you...</strong><hr></blockquote>
But 128 is fine!
Please stop being so hard-headed and listen to the good people offering sound, legit advice.
This thread honestly gave me a headache.
You've got 128MB RAM. Either buy a 256MB chip or a 512MB chip and install it as soon as you are able. Or when you can afford it or whatever. I'm not interested in whatever reasons may be preventing you from buying it (finances, etc.), I'm just telling you - along with EVERYONE else - what a VERY smart thing to do is.
You can take it or leave it, but quit quoting the damn box requirements and arguing with everyone about it.
Why is this so hard?
Are you one of those people that constantly has to be saved from themselves?
Sorry to be a meanie, but jeez-louise, pal...
<img src="graemlins/hmmm.gif" border="0" alt="[Hmmm]" />
Nothing worse than offering good, sound advice and then having it argued with.
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You've got 128MB RAM. Either buy a 256MB chip or a 512MB chip and install it as soon as you are able. Or when you can afford it or whatever. I'm not interested in whatever reasons may be preventing you from buying it (finances, etc.), I'm just telling you - along with EVERYONE else - what a VERY smart thing to do is.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
This should be interesting. After I said in that other thread something about the other guy getting whatever it was if he could afford it that kinda started a little argument. Oh well. We'll see what happens.
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But 128 is fine!
definitely !
<strong>I read that guys article, he says I need at least 512MB. What I am going to do is install Jag. on my current system and see how it runs. If it runs like OS X 10.1.5 does now(which is fine), I will leave it alone. If it develops "slowlyness" then I will take it to this place I know and upgrade the RAM.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sorry, but I haven't been to this forum in a while... and this is the funniest post I've read this week.
I'd say the chances of your iMac developing "slowlyness" are pretty good if you open an app or two in Jaguar.
I'm also not sure why you are dismissing VERY sound advice from folks who know what they're talking about. You will enjoy using your computer much more if you get yourself some more RAM.
[ 12-28-2002: Message edited by: murbot ]</p>
<strong>This should be interesting. After I said in that other thread something about the other guy getting whatever it was if he could afford it that kinda started a little argument. Oh well. We'll see what happens.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I didn't mean it in any sort of nasty way. Truly, buy what you can afford. For instance, today I could afford 256MB for my iMac (see the thread in General Discussion).
So I bought it. But I've know since March that I've needed to.
If I seem a bit pissy/snappy in my above post, I apologize. I just hate when people don't see the forest for the trees and seem determined to ignore very simple, honest suggestions and advice.
I NEVER pay attention to what some box or literature says for "minimum RAM requirements". It's usually full of crap and WAY off, in real-world terms.
My answer? Just have A LOT...or as much as you can certainly afford. RAM isn't one of those wasted, questionable purchases. Ever.
The more you have, the more you'll do. And the more you'll enjoy doing it.
That simple.
[ 12-29-2002: Message edited by: Defiant ]</p>
<strong>SO what will happen if I insert a 1GB stick of RAM in my PowerBook but I don't take out the 256mb stick in other slot? I know, silly questions, I'll just take out the first stick, but what would happen, theoretically?</strong><hr></blockquote>
where are you finding this???