on 22.08.2002 13:15, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I believe that you can install/upgrade to OS 9 from 7.6 w/ regular HFS, that > may be a safer route for you, (just do not choose in options 'Update Apple > Hard Disk Driver").
This is dangerously wrong. The hard disk driver _must_ be updated to run later OS versions either before installing and then restarting [safer], or using the automatic update feature of the installer, whether or not you reformat to HFS+. FWIW, the last OS that could boot from a floppy was 8.5. Peace, paul -- Paul F. Henegan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
