Hi Ward and everyone, Thanks for all the great suggestions. There are so many small things I don't know, even though I've been a Mac owner since 1995.
For example, I didn't know what Error 2 implies. I just thought of something needed...a web site with newsletter and discussion group totally devoted to OS 9 and a bit earlier. (If someone knows of one, please let me know, okay?) Apple's discussion threads are a lot about OSX now. But from what I'm reading, there are many people like I am who aren't ready to jump into Jaguar (OS X +). One of the biggest complaints -- particularly from Web designers -- is the trouble they are having with their Classic apps freezing running on OS X. That's one of the reasons I've hesitated to make the change. Because, even though I have problems from time to time, everything is still running pretty smoothly under OS 9.2.2. And, I subscribe to the theory, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Also, I have lots of peripherals that may or may not run under OS X, such as my SCSI devices and my printer. Or maybe these will still run under Classic? I know I can update these drivers, but would I need to if they are accessed through Classic? (Whew, so much a still-feels-like-a newbie doesn't know.) One person said the problems I'm experiencing...with applications crashing for no apparent reason...are often caused by corrupted Microsoft files. They suggested throwing out all the MS programs and extensions and reinstalling the programs. Or, if not reinstalling, then at least throwing out the extensions and replacing them a few at a time. It does make one suspicious that AppleWorks has never worked for me while I've had MS Office installed. Anyway, I'll try that later, Ward, after I do all the things you suggested. I've noticed several kinds of people in our LCS. There are people who are great at the technology. There are those who use it for design, genealogy, you name it. There are real newbies, and there are those who try to absorb as they go along and never feel as though they know enough (moi, in particular). Then there are people who know it all pretty well and use it daily. You know who you are...grin. Whatever place you are coming from, the expertise and support shared here is very much appreciated. Jane The next meeting of the Louisville Computer Society will be November 26 For more information, see <http://www.aye.net/~lcs>. A calendar of activities is at <http://www.calsnet.net/macusers>.
