>> What's the scoop on OS 9.2.1? I have a PowerBase 240 upgraded to G3 with
>> NewerTech Maxpowr accelerator. The messages at deal chat say that OS 9.2.1 is
>> not compatible with our "older" computers.
>
> This is what worked for me. (Note: I don't advocate trying this, it's just
> what worked on my machine. If you try it, I'm not responsible for any
> problems)
>
> 1) Backed up all my important files and made sure I had a startup CD
>
> 2) I start my machine from a RAM disk.
Why? Why not just boot from the drive you want to update? Is this just for
speed or is there a more nefarious reason to do this?
>
> 3) I then use Gestlab <http://www.geocities.com/jp_curcio> to temporarily
> change the Mach ID (Gestalt) of my machine. I chose to mimic a beige G3,
> thinking that was closest in hardware config to my Mac
OK. I've downloaded it. Looks a little daunting but I've backed everything
up. Would you also recommend the beige G3 for me?
>
> 4) Did a clean install of 9.1.
Again, why? Why not just install 9.2.1 over your "dirty" 9.1? Is it because
your dirty 9.1 might be missing files that will be included in the clean 9.1
due to the clean installer thinking you have a beige G3?
>
> 5) Made a copy of the fresh 9.1 system suitcase and put it away safely.
>
> 6) Without restarting, I run the 9.2.1 updater.
>
> 7) Swapped the system suitcase for the 9.1 suitcase I had put away earlier.
Lost me again. You suspect the beige G3 suitcase won't work on your
computer? If anything, I might have suspected that LOTS of files wouldn't
work? What's so special about changing this one file?
>
> 8) Restarted my Mac
Umhmmm. I presume you restored your Mach ID first? I presume it doesn't
matter which you do first, restore the Mach ID or replace the suitcase?
Thanks for the reply. Sounds a little scary but interesting.
Bud Simrin
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