> > using a slower 68030 processor and lacking an FPU, > > >From my experience - and as mentionated in doc- without FPU no chance, There is FPU emulation in the kernel. Not sure about 2.2, but 2.4 and 2.6 have it. The 030 has no issues with FPU emulation (unlike some LC040) The LCIII uses the NCR5380, wheras the Quadra 700 uses the 53C96. The Quadra should be faster on that front as well. Michael