Re: [NTLK] OT - PowerBook OS Level to be a Newt Accessory?

From: Martin Joseph <NT_at_stillnewt.org>
Date: Thu Jun 05 2008 - 03:20:00 EDT

On Jun 4, 2008, at 12:19 PM, Steve wrote:

>
> I found a PowerBook 3400c for $42 (200MHz, 80mb RAM, 2gb HD) so I
> snapped it
> up. It has no install discs but it has OS 9 on it.
Sheesh, what is it Gold plated ;~)
>
> Since it's "new" to me, I want to wipe it clean and use it
> exclusively for
> some Newton/eMate development* and support tasks. Can anyone say if
> it's
> better to stick with the OS 9 load, or should I wipe it clean and
> do OS
> 7.6.1?
>
>
I recommend 8.6 on that hardware...

Marty

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