At 12:44 PM -0700 10/10/01, Jess Batiz wrote: >Hey folks, > > >As some of you know, I've got a 9500/150 with 128 megs >of RAM and run OS 9.0.4 with little or no problems. >BUT, every once in a while, my Mac "freaks out" and >the finder quits, the icons "blink" on the screen, >every running app. freezes, then a window pops up >saying, "unable to start requested enviornment because >of an unknown problem". Has anyone ever heard of a >more vauge error message?! How do you fix an "unknown >problem"?! ANY input on this would be helpful. It >should be noted that I use 9.0.4 because it's more >stable than 9.1, which did this "unknown problem" more >often than not. Is my Mac possesed? :) Thanks for >any input! (also, I do use the multi-user feature and >I think this is related to that.)
The part about "environment" sounds like a clue. It doesn't sound like any Mac reference I can think of. I would review your extensions for any thing relevant. Useless error messages: An error occurred because an error occurred. Missing right paranthesis. Bonus points if you know the whys and wherefores of the last one. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
