Jay is correct. I've done extensive mixing/matching in OS 8.6. I use OT 3.1.2 in OS 8.6--works fine with at least 5 different PC card modems and IrDA over a Nokia 8210 GSM phone. YMMV depending on your other system components. --- Sidney Ho on 4/18/01 Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> replied: > I disagree wholeheartedly. Potentially you have something else that has > conflicted with the different version of OT. > > I have been using OT 2.6.3 with my 2400 since AirPort 1.2 software was > released. Please try to remember that Open Transport is NOT only depended on > which version of the "Open Transport" extensions you have. The following > extensions are also closely tied in with specific versions of OT and contain > part of the code for OT: > > Shared Library Manager > Shared Library Manager PPC > Serial (Built-in) > SerialShimLib > IrDALib > IrLanScannerPPC > > If you are going to change the versions of some of these and not all of the > others, YES, you will have problems as the extensions are expecting > different information in their counterparts. > > While the fix for your situation might have been downgrading Open Transport, > I'm sure a large part of this is specific to your system and configuration > (OTHER possible extension conflicts, incomplete OT, corrupted files, etc.) > > I'm sure many other users on this list (specifically those using Apple's > AirPort software) are happily using more advanced version of OT on 8.6 > beyond OT 2.0.3 > > Jay > > on 4/18/01 9:07 AM, Jerry Krinock at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> I have confirmed that, running OS 8.6 on a Powerbook 2400, you should use >> Open Transport 2.0.3 and not 2.5.1. >> >> Using Open Transport 2.5.1, if I ever fail to perfectly connect to a server, >> or a web site, I do not get a StopAlert box saying that the server or domain >> could not be found. Instead, the application (mail, Internet Explorer, >> etc.) and/or the Finder will hang up and ultimately require a restart. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
