Philip,I'm also a mac/flexi user. flexi 5.8, G4 dual 500, and 7200-100. One thing I would try first is increasing the amount of memory alloted for Flexi. This can help quite a bit. When you install new software, the computer defaults to the minimum amount of required memory for that application. I usually double if not quadruple the memory. How much memory does your machine have. Memory is so cheap right now, max it out.
You have options as to buying a new computer. You can go with a new G4 (i gaurantee you will love it) or you can upgrade the old computer's processor.
If you buy a new computer, remember that Macs no longer have serial ports or adb ports. so if you have old peripherals that use these you will have to buy adapters. I had to purchase a usb to serial adapter for my plotter, $65 from Griffin. and a usb to adb adapter for the damn software dongle.
Some great reference site for Macintosh:
Macnn.com
maccentral.com
ultimatemacintosh.com
macintouch.com
these sites have links to everything you want to know about macs, including the best deals from day to day, how to upgrade older computers, and pretty much anything else you might need.
Looks like i might be buying a new ibook this summer. Do some design work at my favorite pub instead of in my windowless office.
later
john
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MacElite, aka John Rodgers
Prodigy Sign Systems
Atlanta, GA
I forgot to add that i have not had any problems with ATM. There was a problem when the G4's first came out but that was solved rather quickly with an update. just make sure you have the latest version. The version running on your 8200 will not work on the G4.
[This message has been edited by MacElite (edited May 25, 2001).]
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