In attemptingto find out why my iBool kept locking up when exiting Appleworks, it wa suggestion by another reader of these lists that just maybe OS 9.2 and OSX preferred Appleworks programs specific to each operating system
So in some desperation reformatted the hard drive on the iBook after saving pertinent files. My iBook has what I term the combo system, OSX in the foreground, OPS 9.2 in the background. I much prefer OS 9.2. On the five discs it was noted after reloading and doing all the juggling required that the software supplied loads AW 6.2.4 However said version is a bare-bone version ofthe full blown Appleworks, so no translators for exampe. Having purchased a single copy of the new Appleworks compact disc which on the labels states Mac OS X Mac OS 8.1 or later so I assume this version is cross-platform compatible. However... further investigation reveals there are in fact two versions of Appleworks on this disc! version 6.2.5 is intended for Mac OS 8.1 to 9.0 version 6.2.7 is intended for Mac OS X This is the fully loaded version c/w file translators and a similar goodies including a UK English disctionary. And it loaded into the Applications file for OS9, and snuggled up right beside the aforementioned 6.2.4. Seperate folders as they are seperate programs... Playing devil's advocate I then removed version 6.2.4 to a CD Rom which I promptly filed for future use. So far touch wood not problems... Now as to where version AW 6.2.6 went to is anybody's guess...<g> So far no lockups, but that doesn't mean diddly squat.. Bryce Lee, Burlington, Ontario Canada 900 Mhz 14.1 " PowerPC G3 iBook OS 9.2.2 US Built-in Memory 640MB Disk Cache 8160K 40 GB HD -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
