Thanks Wayne. What would you buy these days? jim On 2014-03-22, at 3:25 PM, Wayne Dobson wrote: > Jim, I have the same problem, and it isn't the computer. The non-Intel PPCs > are not supported any more and cannot keep up with software updates of > programs that run on Intel machines. It's really noticeable on browsers like > Firefox and flash media. No matter how much money you throw at your sow's > ear, it will never be a silk purse. > > On Mar 22, 2014, at 12:59 PM, J TAYLOR wrote: > >> OK, I need some advice. It's been a while. I've got two computers. One is a >> little old the other is a very old (in computer terms). It's a 10.5.8 >> PowerMac with 1.5 gigs of memory. It's so slow these days I have trouble >> doing crossword puzzles. Is there any sense in trying to boost its memory or >> any other upgrade I can make to make it run smoother that makes any sense? >> Or should I, as I expect, purchase a new one? And if so, what kind of new >> one? It's been a while. I have a newer large screen computer at another >> site that still works just fine so I haven't been desperate. But .... Jim >> taylor > > Wayne Dobson > pwdobson@xxxxxxxxxx > (519) 474-1253 res. > (519) 860-2725 cell >