At 9:42 PM -0300 5/17/02, Sean wrote: >Hi folks, > >I'm contemplating upgrading my OS from 9.0.4 to OS X on my G3 300MHz >MT. I have >three external SCSI devices and a serial printer. I don't think any of the >corresponding manufacturers have OS X drivers available. Same goes for the >manufacturer of the serial printer. > >If these all work in 9.0.4, what are the chances that they will work >in Classic >mode?
As I understand it, OS X has no support for built in serial. > >Better yet, how much of a pain would it be to have a SCSI scanner >and have to fire >up Classic 9.2 to scan a document and then be able to manipulate it >in the sexy >world of OS X? I don't think having a SCSI scanner per say is a problem, it does depend on whether the vender has a OS X version. > >Similarly, how much of a pain would it be to prepare documents in OS >X and then go >to Classic OS to print them (or is this even possible?)? That sounds like a big pain in the neck. I don't print all that much but when I do, I don't like to wait around to be able to print. At one time the only printer I had was my ancient ImageWriter which barely printed anyways. I sometimes gave a disk to my wife to take to her work to print. I think having to switch OSes would be only a step or two up fromthat. > >New OS: $200 Cdn >New USB printer, USB scanner, firewire CD-RW... Man, the sexiness of >OS X is gonna >cost me a bundle. > >I think my rock-solid 9.0.4 is looking better and better to me all the time. I would suggest you upgrade to at least 9.1. It has been very stable for me. -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
