on 08/27/2001 12:34 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I havew a 8600/ 366 G3 and I was able to install 9.2.1 but then my DSL
> software crashed the computer when I tried to start it, so I reverted back to
> 9.1. This weekend when I have time, I may try this way, install a clean 9.1
> then do a 9.2.1 and try to install everythign from scratch with the DSL
> software first to see if I can get it to work that way.
>
> Jeff
>
> In a message dated Sun, 26 Aug 2001 3:34:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Albert
> D'Amanda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
>> Hello All
>>
>> I am posting this as general information as to how I updated OS9.1 to
>> OS 9.2.1 on an unsupported mac; in my case, a 7600 / Sonnnet 400Mhz/1mb
>> Crescendo.
>>
>> I successfully performed the installation but in a different manner than
>> posted. The key to me was to do a a "clean install" , using the OS9.1 CD
>> .Here is what I did
>>
>> ***Backed up original OS9.1 System Folder onto another drive
>> partition***
>>
>> 1.Perfomed a basic OS9.1 installation using Apple's installation CD
>> onto a clean,
>> 5GB ,HFS+ partition on my main , 30GB IDE drive
>>
>> 2. Using GestLab / Mach Machine type , changed the gestalt # from 68 to
>> 510
>>
>> 3. installed downloaded OS 9.2.1 update file ( selected basic
>> installation) right over the previously installed basic OS9.1 direct
>> from the CD
>>
>> 4. It successfully installed with no error messages
>>
>> 5. DID NOT HIT RESTART
>>
>> 6. Replaced downloaded system file with original OS9.1 system file.
>>
>> 7. Restart
>>
>> Done! All A OK. Note ; on bootup welcome graphic displays OS 9.1
>> (normal with this procedure). I now have a "clean copy" , and I am in
>> the process of copying those applications/extensions/control
>> panels/classic files that I need and/or desire to run this partition
>> as my Classic bootup disk in OSX.
>>
>> The reason I went thu this gyration was because I am certain that once
>> OS10.1 comes out, the Rempel or Sonnet patches will require OS9.2.1 to
>> load!
>>
>> BTW .
>> checked "Finder" in the System Folder . Version displayed is 9.2.
>> Also, opened About this mac in Apple Menu, and 9.2 graphic displays
>>
>> I have informed by a poster that using resedit, there is a way to
>> change the welcome screen to welcome to OS9.2. If I can get that working
>> I will post it too.
>>
>> albert
>>
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The crash just might be the same as the one I had.. the Ethernet drivers in
9.2.1 are only for built-in Ethernet for Imacs and above.. you might just
need to remove the apple Ethernet in 9.2.1 and replace it with your Ethernet
extension or driver from 9.1.
For instance I froze when attempting to connect by DSL after 9.2.1 because
it was using the Apple Ethernet driver to try and connect. I replaced that
file with Ethernet CommII and everything is fine. CommII is the comm slot
II Ethernet card I have in my 4400.
Lee
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