In a message dated 10/25/01 9:52:28 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Or, what is the CFM-68k Runtime Enabler Extension, and what other programs use it? Do I need to worry about the bug? >> The Code Fragment Manager went through several unfortunate revisions. It was needed and required for AO-Hell 4.0, but AO-Hell, in all their wisdom, discovered some unpublished hooks in the CFM and used them. But, they didn't work as expected, so AO-Hell 3.0 wouldn't work. AO-Hell refused to use the published, and supported CFM hooks, so Apple was forced by the sheer weight of AO-Hell to "fix" the CFM. Originally expected to take a year to fix, the work was actually accomplished in about one-third that time. Apple released the final version of CFM, but in the mean time, and for some time thereafter, AO-Hell was distributing a beta version of CFM. Therefore, you would actually down-level your system by installing AO-Hell. MacOS 7.6 was released with the CFM disabled ... and the doc tells you as much ... as the CFM testing was not complete when 7.6 was released. Remember, 7.6 was important because it was the first enabler-less release. I believe 7.6.1 includes the final CFM. CFM is not needed on any PPC Mac ... it is included in the PPC support code itself, while it is an extension on 68K versions. The proper version of CFM should be included with 7.6.1 or later. But, interestingly enough, the CD-ROM included with the PB500's PPC upgrade is 7.5.3. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
