----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Rasmussen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Compact Macs" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:24 AM Subject: Re: Bootup issues - was 800k vs. 400k floppy drives
> As far as I know, the Mac 512K does not support System disks above > System 4.1 Finder 5.5. You are thinking of the Mac 512Ke, which is a > different animal. By adding a "newer" [part no. 661-0345] 800K drive > to a Mac 512K, you're not creating a Mac 512Ke. The Mac 512K has 64K > ROMs while the Mac 512Ke has 128K ROMs. > Ahh, you are correct, my mistake. > So you're back to the System 2.0 Finder 4.1 disk. As far as I know, it > should work. Pina doesn't say anything about it. Maybe there is > something wrong with the format of your disk or some such. It is > definitely possible to screw them up. After some trial and error, I now > use a 4Mb SE with System 6.0.8 and Disk Copy 4.2 to handle 400K disk > images, but a 4Mb Plus (with hard drive) would be just as smooth. > > I'd try System 3.2 Finder 5.3 instead. It's the most robust and > thoroughly tested of all the Mac 128K/512K operating systems, with the > possible exception of the classic System 1.1 Finder 1.1g. > > Eric > I am using the 4MB Plus w/hard drive hardware with DiskCopy 4.2 to make these disks. I actually already thought of trying an older system version, in fact, just the one you suggested (System 3.2/Finder 5.3). I came to the conclusion it was the best choice for my needs after reading several different sources regarding old MacOS versions. I spent several hours last night searching the net for a source for older System versions (ANY version, even, other than the one that I have) but I could not find anything predating 6.0.3 available anywhere. Yes, I know, this is because Apple is anal about letting anyone distribute these Systems even when they themselves don't offer a way to get them. Probably one of the most idiotic things I've ever heard. I was just hoping I might get lucky. Perhaps you (or someone) could e-mail me privately off-list with help in this matter? Thanks, Nat -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.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/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
