OT: paging MAC expert(s) --- What's a Performa?

From: gwynp_at_artware.qc.ca <(gwynp_at_artware.qc.ca)>
Date: Sun Nov 18 08:37:16 2001

On 18-Nov-2001 Chris wrote:
> The list goes on and on. Check www.lowendmac.com for some pointers...
> but basically, it can do pretty much everything a "regular" home user
> would want. Internet, basic office work, graphics, games

Well, if you can find an office suite that works on a 68k processor and
don't mind frequent waiting, sure. At one point these computers were top
of the line. However, they no longer are. And they aren't old enough
nor rare enough to be collectables. Except for the one that sparked this
discussion : a 486 in a Mac! YOW!

> The 660AV will also allow you to do video in/out, and some video editing
> (with the right software).

I haven't had the time to get this working. I also don't have a source
for video signals to test it. I don't own a TV (I'll fight getting a TV
tooth and nail), nor a VCR nor DVD player. I'd rather spend my time hacking
or reading. However my SO misses not being able to rent movies, so we're
probably going to get a VCR soon. At that point I'll set the Centris up
as a display for it.

-Philip
Received on Sun Nov 18 2001 - 08:37:16 GMT