Computer Djing Options

[apachateca]

hey everybody- i'm looking for advice on setting up my mac for laptop djing. right now i have a 12" powerbook G4 1GHZ that i would like to use for laptop djing, probably with ms pinky. i would like to know how minimal i can get it. i only have a 40 gig hd in it, so space is limited. i would like to know what is essential to run just a dj program. what files can i get rid of, what programs don't i need, etc. i'm talking barebones stripped, focused solely on djing, no intertubes, no logic, no garageband, i can store my tracks on a thumb drive if need be, but i don't use them so i don't know how much space they really have. thanks for the info, especially from any hardcore geeks/wizards out there. peace!

[mortalengines]

I use Ableton which streams info directly off of the HD and I am not sure if ms pinky works the same way or not. I do however suggest you go ahead and invest in an Oxford 911 Firewire Hard drive as I understand that with most music apps you will have MUCH better performance if you put all your material on a separate drive and leave your main HD for OS and app functions (never mind that when your laptop's HD dies your material is safely backed up elsewhere). You may be on a budget but www.pacificproaudio.com has VERY reasonable hard drives that will fit almost any budget.