Let me wade in here: Some have used 7.5 extensions with the 7.1 system file and everything worked; 8.6 and 9.1 can't interchange like this, but there are exceptions: iTunes meant for 9 works with 8.6. 9.1 takes way longer to boot because of invisible system libraries (not present in 8.6); 9.1 uses updated HDD drivers which OS X recognizes - you don't want to go there, especially with partitioning. If you must, I suspect the best thing is 9.1 on the first partition, never on the second, etc. (IMHO, OS9 exists mainly as a bridge to OS X, hence its recent resurrection after a premature 'burial' replete with coffin and undertaker(!), Steve Jobs).
If you meet an installer that demands 9.1, try to install with 8.6 anyways - Mozilla works (some versions, don't remember which, and Mozilla has discontinued support for Classic OS, but earlier versions are/were available on the Mozilla site). --- k <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >Would appreciate advice on whether to install 9.1 > on a second > >partition and leave 8.1 as is. I'm concerned that > some of my older > >applications may not like 9.1, but on the other > hand, I've heard > >it's not good to have two operating systems on the > same Mac. > > whoever said that ? I've been using numerous Os's on > different > partitions - all at the same time - and never had > any problem, you > have to erase the entire disk to partition it, > unless you use some > 3rd part utility. And even then make sure to backup. > The reason for > using 9.1 would be that sonnet says that their g3 > upgrade card won't > work well (mine doesnt work at all) with 8.1 > kenta > -- __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
