[HM] Re: teegate@comcast.net

[Paul N. Reid]

On 05/02/2003 23:59, "Jane Sprando" <janesprando at msn.com> wrote:

> <<<> I personally like the idea that I can boot up in both.
> 
> 
> YES!!!!!!!!
> 
> Guy, I think that is what is driving me to buy the iMac with dual systems.
> The option IS there if I want 9 or OS X. If I decide later on that I don't
> want 9, then I can get rid of it.
> 

Hey Jane... I'll keep it short this time. Promise!

I am guessing that either you did not find my posting very helpful or found
it too long-winded to even bother with.  In either case, I am sorry - I was
trying to be as thorough as I would when advising a professional client.

But I hope you will let me restate one point worth considering... Your
current G3 tower will run both 9 and X, and it should be comparatively
cheaper to purchase a copy of OS X (I have seen it as low as the $70.00
range) and hardware upgrades (if any) that you might want to boost the CPU's
performance (and add an inexpensive CD-RW) than outlaying the cash for a
completely new machine.  If you *do* decide later to ditch OS 9, then you
will have spent less money on the conversion process from 9 to X, and likely
have saved enough in the interim to by a better model CPU, most likely one
preloaded with a more advanced OS X (such as 'Panther') at no additional
cost.

Just another perspective to chew on, and I hope you find it helpful.

Respectfully,

ShrinkMan
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Paul N. Reid, M.S.
AASP Certified Systems Technician
Point of No Return Productions
pnreid at cox.net

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