--- Forwarded Message from "John Mark Esposito" <[log in to unmask]> ---
>Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 12:40:45 -0400
>Subject: #5181 MAC OS 8.6 on Power Computing clones
>From: "John Mark Esposito" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]>
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Unfortunately, I don't believe that you will be able to use Mac OS 8.6 with
your PowerComputing machines. I have experienced many problems trying to do
the same thing. However, it seems that 8.5 is only compatible with orginal
G3 cards and not upgrades. Also, 8.1 was deemed entirely too unstable to
use with my clone. In addition to making one of the biggest mistakes in my
life by buying a PowerComputing machine, close to a $4000 purchase at the
time in 1996--regret is futile--I have spend many hours considering all the
possibilities. I recently purchased a Newer Technology G3 upgrade card for
my PowerCenter 150 machine. Due to TOO many conflict problems, I was forced
to return it. I also had to return my USB card as well because it was only
compatible with system 8.1 or higher which uses the +HFS format. This would
also be incompatible with my version of Norton Utilities-4.5. After much
frustration, I was finally told by several tech support people from MacZone,
Apple Computers, NewerTechnologies, etc., that I should abandon all hopes of
upgrading my system and instead put it in the closet and forget about it. It
would, however, make and excellent server I am told. Sorry for the
negativity of this message, but I have been badly burned by the whole Mac
clone venture. After 2 CD-ROM, 3 hard drive and 4 motherboard replacements
I have no patience left. If anyone has any suggestions besides having a
large beige paperweight, I would appreciate them. Thanks, John.
> Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 08:09:18 EDT
> From: LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: #5181 MAC OS 8.6 on Power Computing clones
>
> --- Forwarded Message from [log in to unmask] (Dennis Magnuson) ---
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>>Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 08:41:46 -0500
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>From: [log in to unmask] (Dennis Magnuson)
>>Subject: MAC OS 8.6 on Power Computing clones
>
> Amigos Neteros:
>
> We have several language faculty members who purchased Power Computing
> clones (Power Base and Power Center models, running with 180 speed
> processors) which came with system 7.5.5. At the moment we want to get
> everyone on the same system, i.e., MAC OS 8.6. (We realize that with 8.1
> the file structures were altered, thus resulting in reduced file size. At
> the time 8.1 was released, there were caveats regarding any changeover from
> earlier systems, the details of which escape me.)
>
> What we would like to find out is whether or not other LLTI-ers have
> upgraded their clones to 8.6, and if so, have you experienced any major
> difficulties?
>
> BTW, we realize that MAC is promising bigger and better things to come, but
> we hope that if we do go to 8.6 that the next jump should be a relatively
> easier one.
>
>
> Thanks for any feedback you can provide.
>
> Dennis Magnuson
> END
>
> Dennis D. Magnuson
> Assoc Prof of Span &
> Dir, Lang Lrng Ctr
> Luther College
> Decorah, IA 52101
> tel (319) 387-2160
> [log in to unmask]
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J.M. Esposito, [log in to unmask]
CUNY Language Immersion Program, York College
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