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Peter Ceresole <peter@cara.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> SpeedDoubler8, with one update so far (running 8.1.1 here, started with
> 8.0) is terrific, and a purely positive experience. You won't believe how
> much livelier it makes the G3 feel;


I wouldn't want to be without SpeedDoubler. I'm running 8.5.1 (the most
fireproof system I have known, and my first Mac was a 512K) on a beige
G3 and installing SpeedDoubler made quite a difference. I'm using Ram
Doubler too, although I gather you must instal the 9.something patch
that Connectix have available if you want to use this with MS MacOffice.

On the question of overload Shane Badham notes:

>Its the surftime numbers. They are definitely overloaded.
>I have started changing to the standard line when it clogs up.


I don't have a Surftime agreement ( I'm waiting for ADSL but no-one
seems to care) but I use the Surftime numbers most of the time because
they are allegedly much cheaper, even without a Surftime deal. When they
are overloaded, usually after 6.30 at night, I switch to the standard
number, and rely on Friends and Family to bear some of the strain.

I have the various connection options listed in Free PPP setup, which
itself is one of the selections on another bit of invaluable software,
PPP menu 2.03 produced by Rockstar, which is one little accessory I'd be
loathe to do without. Under this menu, apart from FreePPP setup I also
have the various 'net programs - Eudora, MacSoup, IE and OE, together
with the Notepad and Applescripts like the invaluable Get & Send Mail.
Now, I can fire any one or more at the click of the mouse.

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