10.2.8 problems

[Robert Dudley Miller-Eves]

I've read with interest and dismay,the various messages concerning 
problems with the OS 10.2.8 upgrade.
Then I, stupidly!, agreed to allow my computer to upgrade itself when 
the kind invitation arrived on my screen!
Oh Horror!   Now my Epson 1660 Scanner and ,recently purchased, Griffin 
PowerWave don't exist according to 10.2.8.
Mysteriously,however,they are still there for me in good ole' OS9.2 . 
Ho Hum!
  Bob Miller-Eves