on 2/23/04 2:20 AM, Paul F. Henegan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > on 21.02.2004 16:49, Gregg Gorrie at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> on 2/20/04 3:40 PM, Will S at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>>> 1) Is there any advantage to using "Classic" mode rather than just >>>> re-booting into OS9.2.2 off my other hard drive? >> >>> I see no reason to have two installs of OS 9. you can use one for both >>> Classic and booting. Once you get used to OSX and how well it works >>> you'll be kissing OS 9 good bye with no regrets. It does take some >>> getting used to. However being able to run 3-4 apps and download all at >>> the same time with little slow down will hook you on it. OS 9 seems >>> like the stoneage when every thing comes to a stand still while you >>> wait for a download to finish or one app to be done so you can start >>> another project. >> >> As mentioned in a previous post, one concern I have is that using my main >> 9.2.2 OS in Classic mode might create some problems when booting back into >> native mode (ie OSX writing things to the OS9 drive that might create >> issues). Is there that potential? >> > > Greg, > > If you are working with audio apps in OS 9, you will definitely need to have > OS 9 installed on a separate partition from OS X, and use a different one > for running in Classic mode. Once an OS 9 installation has been run in > Classic, the System suitcase gets altered making direct control of hardware > very unreliable. The only thing that doesn't get broken is printing. > > HTH, > > paul
Yes I am running a number of audio apps, which has been/is the main reason for staying in OS9. I found a similar suggestion last night in a Mac Troubleshooter guide, so I think I'm going to keep OS9.2.2 and Classic separate just to be on the safe side. -- Gregg -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
