I find, having recently loaded and run 9.1 that it works fine. Is actually better in all manor of small ways that add up, than the 8 something I had running for years! It would make sense to upgrade the OS first! All the best Michael
Terry Graham wrote: > At 4:30 PM -0800 1/21/05, Bill Hatchell wrote: > >Anyone have any suggestions for fine-tuning OS 8.6 on a StarMax 4000? I'm > >looking for minor imporved updaters for System components primarily such as > >CarbonLib, and would also like to know the latest versions of apps like > >QuickTime, Stuffit Expander, Acrobat Reader, OpenTransport, etc. for 8.6. I > >have ample RAM installed but do not want to move to OS 9 for fear it might > >be more sluggish on the 604e than 8.6. I do use the Starmax via cable modem > >for internet work. > > > > Hi Bill, > > CARBON LIB > Look for version 1.6 > http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/English-North_American/Macintosh/System/Other_System/ > > OPEN TRANS. > Look for 2.7.6 > http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html > > QUICKTIME > Go with version 6.0.3 and OS 9.1 > > ACROBAT READER 5.0 > > MRJ (Macintosh Runtime Java) > Update to 2.2.5 > > I use 9.1 with a 604e and it is fine, and so should you be too. > Don't bother with 9.2.1 or 9.2.2. > The extra ".1" that takes 9.2.1 to 9.2.2 > is only necessary for Classic mode where OS 10 is installed -- Finder > compatibility. > > But on a Starmax3000, a 603 CPU DID seem sluggish and made me determined > to go back to 8.6. in that case. > But for you, go 9.1. > > Terry > Salt Spring Island > > -- > StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ > / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> > --> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> --> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
