On Sat, 12 Feb 2005, Al Poulin wrote: > "J.M.P.Hissel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > On 12-02-2005 20:21, Steve Haybeck, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: > > > >> I am struggling with getting my mac setup. It has Mac OS 8.5, G3 266 > >> MHz 256MB ram, 6MB video ram, Netscape 4.0. Whenever I try to > >> download > >> a newer browser I get errors. Trying to unstuff I get a message that > >> something could not be found. I was trying to upgrade to Netscape 7.0 > >> or Mozilla. I also tried to download Stuffit Expander. How do I > >> install these things. Probably something real simple but I haven't > >> figured it out yet. I* have also added a firewire/USB 2.0 PCI card > >> from > >> Orange. My problems seem to revolve around getting the Stuffit to > >> work > >> correctly. > >> > >> > >> > > First of all: Upgrade to OS 8.6 (free from Apple). > > See what happens and let us know. > > > That was my first thought too. But if Steve cannot download or unstuff > the download, how can he get and use the 8.6 update? Find the update > on a CD. [snip]
Steve's comment was that he couldn't d/l a browser - specifically Netscape 7 (which, Steve, I don't believe would work with OS 8.x). Reading carefully, it seems the errors come *after* the downloading. Likely the browser is set to open whatever files it d/ls. If so, the file is still there. I *think* that, if he's trying to d/l something fairly recent (eg Netscape 7), it may be encoded with newer versions of Stuffit than the one he has (eg. encoded as .sitx). The tedious solution might be to incrementally upgrade Stuffit and your browser of choice. To install - double click on the file, then follow the prompts. If it's *only* the application you want that is showing, drag it to where you want it kept. Also - have someone email you a copy of Stuffit Expander (that's a freebie, yes? Not trying to suggest anything illegal here)). It's small enough (OS X version, for example, is 2.3MB). HTH -- Non Illegitimi Carborundum -- 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> --> 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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
