[HM] Re: need imac advice ASAP!

[David Crandon]

Unless you have a real specific need, I wouldn't bother partitioning.

Warm CD's are normal.

Some many people have has so many problems with energy saver stuff over
the years that I don't even bother with it anymore.

Davdi 

Jane Sprando wrote:
> 
> I am sitting here proudly beaming at my new iMac! Love that 17" flat panel
> screen!!!! I did buy the one that boots into 0s 9 and Os 10. Thank you one
> and all for your helpful comments, suggestions and opinions. This has been a
> wonderful and enlightening discussion from people that I trust.
> 
> I wish the hard drive had been partitioned for each OS, but I am reluctant
> to go through all the hassle of reformatting and reinstalling, especially
> the reinstalling!
> 
> A few questions:
> 
> 1. Should I partition the hard drive into separate for 9 and 10? If I do,
> should they be equal in size?
> 
> 2. I booted up into 9.2 last night and installed some games. To me, it took
> longer for the Mac to recognize the CD than it does on my G3. (800Mhz vs.
> 266). Also, when I ejected the CDs, they were very warm to the touch. Is
> that normal for the iMac?
> 
> 3. Energy Saver ---- I remember that we have had some discussions about it.
> What should I set it to?
> 
> 4. The clock in 10.2 ---- how do I get it to show up in color?  I don't see
> any options for that.
> 
> Jane
> 
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