What's the Fastest/Best Apple Laptop for Running Classic Mac OS?

[RogerWilco6502]

They also make for a great Linux box. The X4*s/X6*s series is also very compact - smaller than the 12" PB.

Yeah! I ran Linux on mine for a long while. I have Windows 10 on it now, but as soon as I can get a computer that can run Windows 10 better, I'll put Linux back on there

 

[TheShortTimer]

Another two tweaks not covered by these that noticeably speed up the UI:

1. Disable drop shadows using e. g. ShadowKiller.

Thanks for reminding me! I should've mentioned it myself - that's one of the first tweaks that I performed with Tiger on my G3.

2. Use 32768 colours rather than millions.

Another good one. When this chipset was unveiled, I was quite excited at the colour palette till someone pointed out that the average person probably wouldn't even see the full scale of millions of colours and that it was more of a marketing ploy that sounds impressive when quoted. (I bet this will start a debate!)

 

[Amethyst1]

This is from @AphoticD's PDQ thread:

In terms of tweaks, I have used Onyx to disable the Finder and Dock animations, made the "Speed of Sheets" fast and a few other items.

And Spotlight can be disabled altogether if you don't plan to ever use it.

 

[TheShortTimer]

Yep, disabled Spotlight too and I don't miss it. Tiger on my G3 is all the better for their absences.

 

[eyoungren]

Another two tweaks not covered by these that noticeably speed up the UI:

1. Disable drop shadows using e. g. ShadowKiller.

2. Use 32768 colours rather than millions.

This is from @AphoticD's PDQ thread:



And Spotlight can be disabled altogether if you don't plan to ever use it.

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