[HM] Re: need imac advice ASAP!

[David Crandon]

There are actually several reasons...all related to saving money. Buying
a Mac that still boots into OS9 enables you to run Virtual PC and
several brands of disk utilities. Otherwise you'd have to spend hundreds
of dollars on new software.

David Crandn

Duane Murphy wrote:
> 
> --- At Thu, 1 May 2003 11:00:23 -0700, Jane Sprando wrote:
> 
> >I am finally going to buy a new iMac with 17" flat panel screen. I have had
> >my heart set on the one that boots into OS9 as well as OSX.
> >
> >I have called local stores for prices and only 2 places still have them.
> >Several salesmen are encouraging me to buy the newest iMacs that only boot
> >in OSX, but still run 9.2. I don't know what to believe now.
> >
> >Please give me your opinions and comments. I trust those of you on this list
> >rather than "them".!
> 
> The question I would ask you is, why do you want to boot into OS 9?
> 
>  ...Duane
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