> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 19:48:43 -0500 > From: "Mark D. Chapman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I am contemplating upgrading my 7500 (running an Apple P166 card). > However, I still need to run the odd windows program (mostly network > programs that require little horsepower). However, I want to be able > to run the Windows programs at least as fast as the P166.
Mark, if it's economy you're looking for, your best bet would be to get all the Mac you want and get a used PC with at least a P166 somewhere like a thrift shop. Machines of that vintage are being thrown away now, so you should be able to get one pretty cheap at a thrift store if you can't find someone to outright give you a used one. If your monitor has a DB-15 SuperVGA connector (the pins are in three rows) and you connect it to your Mac via an adapter, you can even hook the Mac and the PC to a cheap video switch box and only have to mess with one monitor. Another advantage of using a non-virtual PC is that you'll be running the Windows proggies in their native environment and not in an emulated environment where you have to deal with the vagaries of emulation on top of the vagaries of Windows. HTH, MUGWump -- I'm a MUGWump: My "MUG" is on the Mac side of the fence (since mid-2002), and my "Wump" is on the PC side (since 1989). I've been on the trailing edge of computer technology since 1987 and love it! [P.S.] Due to limitations on this account, please send binaries to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and a confirmation note here. -- Mac-N-DOS is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac-N-DOS list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-n-dos.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/mac-n-dos%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
