--- Forwarded Message from Stephane Charitos <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 09:36:00 -0400 >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> >From: Stephane Charitos <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #5181 MAC OS 8.6 on Power Computing clones ------------------ Hi: I have an old Power Center at home running 8.6 with no problem whatsoever. However keep in mind that Power Computing machines cannot use Macintosh drivers which are needed to smoothly run OS 8.6. This is because the hard drives in the PC machines were originally formatted with 3rd party software (usually FWB Software) and must be upgraded using proprietary drivers from that company. Problem is they charge you for them so that every time I've upgraded (7.5 --> 8.0 --> 8.5 ---> 8.6) I've had to shell out $30 - $40 to them for an updated driver. I tried to get around the problem by reformating the drive using Apple's utilities, but that doesn't work so I'm stuck with buying drivers until I get rid of the machine which I'm loath to do because it's very reliable. Best, Stephane Dr. Stephane Charitos, Director Language Resource Center Columbia University Tel: 212.854.6341 Fax: 212.932-7651 Email: [log in to unmask] _________________________