I just read this on the Forum boards on MacinTouch. It really sounds like Apple needs to address the issue, and clarify the matter for those who need to run OS 9. I'm not one of them, but I'm an understand kind of guy.
I'm incensed after calling Apple technical support today to check that the new PMG4 dual 867 would run OS 9 without any problems. This what Apple told me. 1) The PM was NOT designed to run OS 9, which he claimed had been dropped over a year ago (I'm sure 9.2.2 came out more recently than that!) 2) If I used it under OS 9 the 2nd processor would be disabled. 3) If I used it under OS 9 the power management would not operate at all, lacking the necessary driver. The result would be that the fans would be on permanently, shortening the usable life of the computer. 4) If I used the machine under OS 9, Applecare would not cover me for any damage to it. Moreover, the tech support guy said that he wouldn't even sell me Applecare, having heard my intentions. 5) If I looked in the PowerMac manual, all of these details would be there. They're not. I rang up the reseller who'd sold me the PM which was to be used to serve a MacAdministrator network. He spoke to the senior technician there who said that this info was bull, and that the OS does not affect Power Management. System profiler showed the working second processor under OS 9 also. This kind of deliberate misinformation is extremely worrying, as it shows Apple's desperation to get people using 10.2 whether they like it or not. It's this kind of underhand behavior that causes people to jump ship to another platform, not stick with Apple, and ultimately is a surefire way of facing law suits for misrepresentation. Aaron W. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
