Dallas, My machine is a PB2400c/240 (now with a Newer/G3 240 also)... it's a CardBus capable machine. Yes, I have no problem with the USB card, but I have problem getting MacOS 9 to work... think my TDK 10/100 CardBus locks up at startup...aaagh, well, maybe I better stayed on 8.6. Happy Y2K ppl! Tim > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, December 31, 1999 02:29 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; > [EMAIL PROTECTED]; > [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: 2400 CARDBUS WITH OS 8.6 > > > As I report earlier, I could not get the MacAlly cardbus to > load initially > using OS 9 and my new 400 MHz PB 2400 upgrade (also cardbus > enabled) from > MCE. I would have to wait until the startup was in process > or completed > before inserting the MacAlly card. Otherwise, the startup > would hang up after > only getting the OS 9 welcome picture. > > I received and email from [EMAIL PROTECTED] who remarked that > he had no problem > with his 240 MHz and using OS 8.6. > > I, therefore installed Apple's Cardbus Support Adapter > software USB 1.3.5 on > my PB 2400 with 240 MHz and 8.6 (also cardbus enabled) and > voila, it shows up > on the desktop already installed from being physically > present at startup. > > Interestingly, the icon for the USB on the desktop now > shows a miniature > printer whereas on the OS 9 it shows an icon with only USB. > Both icons when > double clicked reveal the dialog: "This PC Card adds > functionality to your > computer. It cannot be opened." And, of course, the default > box to click OK. > > By the by, this new 400 MHz is really a screamer and since > I now have a 320 > and 240 in addition, I will make some objective comparisons > and post. > > Dallas > > cc: Arnie at MCE > ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][
