I use computers with 2 or 3 Operating System versions on it. The reason I do is because some programs I like (such as Microsoft Works 4.0) don't like system versions higher than 7.6.1. So I put a copy of the control panel item "startup disk" in each launcher to make a quick reboot to the other hard disk or volume. So far, no problems. Ron http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/rrbp/
In a message dated 10/23/02 8:50:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I've rescued a working Quantum hard drive that was being thrown out. Set the SCSI number and installed it in an empty external hard drive case I had lying around, with terminator. Hooked it up to my LCII running OS 7.1, and it works fine. Great to have a big boost in disk space. It turns out the drive came with System 7.5 update 2 on it. For now I'm keeping the internal drive with 7.1 as my startup disk. What are the issues in having two different OS's installed on the same computer? Will I run into any problems if I keep the OS 7.5 around to run apps that need it? Should I ditch 7.1 all together and just use 7.5? (I've got the RAM maxed out, if that makes any difference.) If I do keep both, how do I manage two sets of extensions, control panels etc.? Thanks, Bob -- >> -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:vintage.macs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:vintage.macs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
