On Nov 3, 2011, at 1:18 PM, Jessenator wrote: > On Nov 1, 7:55 am, Chuck Bush wrote: >> It also depends on what you are trying to run. I have system 7 software that >> runs like a champ on 7.5.5 that will freeze and not run at all on 7.6.1. >> >> I usually run my old computers on the system they were created to run on, >> although there have been times I have upgraded systems for one reason or >> another.
I can't think of one system I have that runs on the shipped OS. First off, that's the one that has all the bugs in it for that machine. Second, one of the great things about Macs is that Apple keeps supporting them down the road so you can use a more up to date system on them. > > So, the MB in my ColorClassic shipped with a specific version of > System 7.1P - but my memories of that OS on my friend's LCII were a > nightmarish cascade of bomb after bomb (hence, "crashy pile of poop" > is so apt). > > Is there a more stable version of 7.x before 7.6 or even 7.5? or did I > just get the wrong classic Mac? :) Probably no way of using system > 7.0.x or even 6.0.8 on this one I'm guessing… Best way to find out is to download 'MacTracker'. It will tell you the version that shipped with the machine and the latest version you can use on it. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
