The problem is with OS 8.6 and earlier. You can only have roughly 350 files open at a time, including all system files, extensions, control panels, fonts, applications, and user files. Your best solution would be to upgrade to OS 9.1, which effectively has no limit on open files.
> The system: 7300/PowerLogix G3400, 320mb. System 8.6. > > The problem: if I have more than 5-6 applications > running at once, or if I have been running the system > for some time (2 days, if it stays up that long), I > get the error message "Too many files open" or > something to that effect. When I tried Netscape 6.x > or Mozilla, this happened much more quickly than with > any other programs I would run. > > The question: are there any solutions for this? It > may be the case that it is unavoidable, but if there > are any extension issues that are known I would love > to hear of them (I'm running the base set+a few my > apps have installed and one or two extras, such as a > program switcher, for the most part). -- 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! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
