kenc@vaxb.acs.unt.edu (05/25/91)
In article <3675@hsi86.hsi.com>, kenney@hsi86.hsi.com (Brian Kenney) writes: > In article <1991May17.134107.46858@vaxb.acs.unt.edu> kenc@vaxb.acs.unt.edu writes: > >>As far as the ROMS go, Virtual takes care of that nicely, thank you. Running >>under Multifinder, the only time much switching takes place right now on my >>machine, is when I swap between programs. That really only takes .25 of a >>second, so the lag is not particularly noticable. > > Perhaps, but the SE/30 ROMS also get you Color QuickDraw. And the SE/30 also > comes with the SWIM chip for the FDHD, and the Apple sound chip. And > then you still have the vacant PDS slot. > > I still would consider an accelerator for my SE, but it would have to > be priced much lower than the SE -> SE/30 upgrade to be an attractive > alternative. > After installing system 7, and using it for a while on my Gemini board, I must now agree with Brian. Under system 6.0.x, my Plus could have up to 15MB of virtual memory. that is a slick option, but system 7 doesn't recognize the 68030 board, and therefore won't give me VM. Connectix will be coming out with it's version 3 of Virtual, said to be system 7 compatible, but they've said that the memory limit will still be 15MB. For $34 more, (assuming I had an SE), I could get the se/30 upgrade, and look forward to mode32, and BIG memory, plus color graphics, and stable sound. Sounds like the SE/30 upgrade is the way to go to extend the useful life of a machine. I plan on getting rid of this Plus after school, so right now, this is a viable solution for me...BUT, (when I grow up and get a 'real' job), I plan on getting a ci or fx (heck, by then, I might even be looking at a tower system...or will it be RISC...?...;) P.S. Happy computing all! (Mac Rules) P.P.S. Thanks Mark Johnson for all the effort. Y'all have done a great job. \ Ken Corey, VAX/Unix Programmer/Operator (And GOD am I confused...;) / \ kenc@vaxb.acs.unt.edu ken@isect.lonestar.org /