On Mon, 9 May 2005, Herbert Goodfriend wrote: > >Andrew in Ann Arbor wrote: > >Now that Tiger is out I'm about ready to upgrade my Lombard to Panther. > > > > >Does it matter which version of 10.3 I get? > > > > >Is Panther available on CDs or is it DVD only? > >(the Lombard has a DVD drive but I might want to try upgrading my Mom's > >Wallstreet which only has a CD) > > > > >Doe the Panther CD's include OS 9 classic or should I hang onto my OS > >9 CD? > > > Andrew, > > 1. Don't install 10.3.5-10.3.7 without updating to 10.3.8 if you are > using a dialup Internet connection. As I have heard of no problems > with 10.3.8 or 10.3.9, and as they include a number of security > patches, you should update anyway. Yes, the downloading can be a pain > if you don't have access to a high speed connection (I go to the > Apple Store). > > Versions 10.3.5-10.3.7 had a modem bug that would cause delays in > getting dial tone and eventual kernel panic, which necessitated a > restart. After restart, the modem worked well maybe six times before > the delays would start.
This got me. My cds had 10.3.5 on them. I got them just around the time 10.3.7 came out. It was a frustrating 1st month or so until 10.3.8 came out and fixed the modem issue. It would dial normally around 5x, then take multiple attempts, then around the 12-15th time it would kernel panic. Make sure you can get 10.3.8/9 installed when you do the Panther install. -- Nick http://www.izap.com/~pinnacle therhythmex: AIM, Jabber, and Yahoo Messenger ID "So have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?" Galations 4:16 [NASB] -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
