on 1/20/03 3:32 PM, (PowerBooks) at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ********** > Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 10:05:28 +1100 > Subject: Re: OS 8.6 and 1400c > From: John Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > If all else fails, try a totally clean re-install of the book. ---------- Maybe someday. Right now there is irreplaceable software stuff. I'd have to mirror the whole drive somewhere. Lots of work and checking. ---------- > eventually booted up off the OS CD, did a > re-format of the drive (Low-level AND zero-all, HFS+), then a custom install > of only the parts of the system I needed. Stuff like text-to-speech and > web-sharing are quite useless for me, particularly on a Powerbook, so I > figure I just won't install them to start with. ---------- Well, I'm engaged in producing solutions for the disabled, so I need most all of those things. I use TTS almost every day, constantly work with QuickTime, etc. ---------- > I zapped the PRAM before installing anything too, not sure if it makes any > difference, but hey, it can't hurt... ---------- True. I'm afeared my PRAM battery is kaput. Things just don't feel right and the 'new' main battery won't take a full recharge. I understand replacing the PRAM battery is a real PITB and expensive to replace. Thanks, Ken N. *********** -- 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> --> 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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
