> There has been some discussion recently on what machines
> have what processors, capabilities, etc.
> 
> Coincidently, last night I found a definitive list of all
> the current Mac models by (surprise!) Apple.
> 
> Here's what you need:
> http://www.support.apple.com/pub/apple_sw_updates/US/Macintosh/
> Utilities/Apple_Spec_8-96v2.hqx
> 
> and if you don't happen to own FileMaker 2.1 you'll need the
> runtime viewer:
> 
> http://www.support.apple.com/pub/apple_sw_updates/US/Macintosh/
> Utilities/Apple_Spec_8-96_app.hqx
> 
> Although this list doesn't get as detailed as some of
> us might like, it is a great overview of all the models in
> a clear, consise format. It even lists all the models that
> weren't sold in the US.
> 
> Perhaps some of you had known about this list before, but it
> sure surprised me when I found it. This list is definately
> better that what I had been using, which was the Hardware
> section of the comp.sys.mac FAQ.

Yes, that's the MacFACTs database.  It's pretty cool isn't it?  ;-)  It's 
a real help in trying to figure out which machine has which.  However, I 
still have to deal with figuring out whether to report bus or processor 
speed (if they really are more than just a marketing ploy).

Later.

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Colin Wood                                      ender@is.rice.edu
Consultant                                        Rice University
Information Technology Services                       Houston, TX