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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Kris Nyzio)
Thu Jun 1 11:47:29 2000
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 11:47:18 -0400
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From: Kris Nyzio <knyzio@MIT.EDU>
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Hi Mary Ellen,
ishome received this email about an error involving a link to net-dist on
the Mac OS 9 page. I believe this is one of your pages. I have updated the
links and am forwarding a copy to you for review. If it looks okay, let me
know and I'll post it.
Thanks,
Kris
>Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 11:33:33 -0500
>From: computing-help@MIT.EDU
>To: simonr@MIT.EDU
>Cc: is-home@MIT.EDU
>X-Case-ID: 176073
>X-Casetracker-Auto-Reply: 959873613_25965
>Subject: Case 176073: A few questions
>
>Simon,
>
>It appears that the page is incorrect. The Netscape script can be found here:
>ftp://net-dist.mit.edu/mit/macos/web/extras/
>
>As for your other question:
>You really can't configure Netscape to do this `by hand' because there's
>no user interface for registering internet protocols with Netscape, and
>linking them to helper applications. The only way to do it is via the
>AppleScript scripting language, which is what was used to create our
>Netscape script.
>
>Chris Griffith
>MIT Computing Help Desk
>
>Please retain the case number in the subject line for future replies
>connected with this case.
>
>Sent Email to Client (cggriffi, 06/01/2000 11:33:33)
>
>Case History
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>
>Email Received (daemon, 06/01/2000 11:20:38)
>
>Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2000 11:23:20 -0400
>To: mac-help@MIT.EDU
>From: Simon Rainville <simonr@MIT.EDU>
>Cc:
>Subject: A few questions
>
>
>Hi,
>
>On the MIT MacOS 9 help webpage
>(http://web.mit.edu/is/help/macos/macos9.html), you mention an MIT extras
>called "Tell Netscape to use Eudora". I can't find it on the net-dist FTP
>server ! How can I get it ? Alternatively, how can I configure "by hand"
>Netscape to do that ?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Simon
>x3-0208
>
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OS 9
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HREF="macos9usage.html"><FONT SIZE="-1">Usage
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<P><B>4/12/2000 - IS recommends updating to Mac OS 9.0.4</B>
<P>IS recommends upgrading to Mac OS 9.0.4, a free maintenance
update.You
can update to Mac OS 9.0.4 using the Software Update Control Panel in
Mac OS 9. Click the "Update Now" button. Or you can download Mac OS
9.0.4
Update from the <A
HREF="http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11610">Apple
Web site</A>, then run the installer from your desktop.
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<H3>Overview</H3>
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<P><B>Mac OS 9</B> is supported by Information Systems for
use by the MIT community. This means that Information
Systems will be able to assist you with problems you may
encounter with Mac OS 9.
<P><B>Cautions:</B>
<UL>
<LI>There are a number of <A HREF="macos9compat.html">compatibility
issues</A> associated with Mac OS 9. Please review them
thoroughly before you update.<BR>
<BR>
</LI>
<LI>Some Blue & White G3's and iMacs require a
firmware upgrade in order to run Mac OS 9. This firmware
upgrade must be performed before you can install Mac OS
9. You can download the firmware upgrade for the
<A
HREF="http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11361">Blue
& White G3</A> and the <A
HREF="http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11177">iMac</A>
from Apple.</LI>
</UL>
<P><B>System Requirements</B>
<UL>
<LI>A PowerPC based Mac OS compatible computer.<BR>
<B>Note</B>: 680x0 systems upgraded to PowerPC or G3 do
not qualify.<BR>
<BR>
</LI>
<LI>64MB physical RAM for Institute use. (Apple says at
least 32MB of physical RAM and a minimum of 40 megabytes
of logical RAM.)</LI>
</UL>
<P><B>Obtaining Mac OS 9</B>
<P>MIT faculty or staff members can register with <A
HREF="http://web.mit.edu/is/products/vsls/mitmacos/">Software
Distribution </A>to obtain a license and a copy of the Mac
OS 9 CD. Students also need to contact <A
HREF="http://web.mit.edu/is/products/vsls/mitmacos/">Software
Distribution</A>.
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<H3>Which Macintosh Models Can Run<BR>
Mac OS 9?</H3>
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<P>The Macintoshes in the table below can be upgraded to Mac
OS 9 if they have sufficient memory and storage. Models with
an <B>*</B> must use a Mac OS 9 CD to install the operating
system.
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<P><STRONG>Power Macintosh<BR>
</STRONG>iMac<BR>
G4<BR>
Blue & White G3<BR>
Beige G3 (desktop)<BR>
Beige G3 (minitower)<BR>
G3 All-In-One<BR>
4400<BR>
<B>6100*</B><BR>
6400<BR>
6500<BR>
<B>7100*</B><BR>
7200<BR>
7300<BR>
7500<BR>
7600<BR>
<B>8100*</B><BR>
8500<BR>
8600<BR>
9500<BR>
9600
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<P><STRONG>PowerBook</STRONG><BR>
iBook<BR>
G3 Series Bronze<BR>
G3 Series<BR>
G3<BR>
1400<BR>
2400<BR>
3400<BR>
5300
<P><STRONG>Duo<BR>
</STRONG>2300
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<P><STRONG>Performa/LC<BR>
</STRONG>52xx<BR>
53xx<BR>
55xx<BR>
<B>61xx*</B><BR>
63xx<BR>
64xx<BR>
65xx
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<P><STRONG>Note:<BR>
</STRONG>If your computer does not meet minimum requirements
for Mac OS 9 you may purchase additional memory and storage,
although this may not be cost effective. Contact the
<A HREF="http://web.mit.edu/mcc/www/">MIT Computer
Connection</A> for advice on upgrading your hardware. In any
case, you should at least upgrade the operating system to
<A HREF="macos8.html">Mac OS 8.6</A> or <A HREF="macos761.html">Mac
OS 8.1</A>.
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<P><B>Installation Instructions</B>
<OL>
<LI>Back up your computer.</LI>
<LI>Read the Mac OS 9<I> Before You Install</I> for
important information about compatibility issues and
additional steps you might need to take following
installation.</LI>
<LI>Perform required firmware updates .</LI>
<LI>Restart your computer from the Mac OS 9 CD, while
holding down the "C" key . (Be patient. It takes longer
than you expect.)</LI>
<LI>Open the CD icon.</LI>
<LI>Open the Mac OS 9 folder.</LI>
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<P ALIGN=right><STRONG>Installation Note #1:<BR>
HFS+</STRONG>
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<P>HFS+, also called MacOS extended format, allows you to
store more information on the hard drive.
<P>Installing Mac OS 9 will not automatically change the
format of your drive to HFS+. To convert an existing volume
to HFS+, you need to back up all the data on it, then
reformat the drive using either the Drive Setup application
or "Erase Disk..." from the Finder. After the volume has
been formatted as HFS+, restore the data from its backup.
<P>Once a volume is HFS+ formatted, only machines running
Mac OS 8.1 or later will be able to access it. If you mount
an HFS+ formatted disk on a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.0 or
earlier, you will not be able to see the data stored on it.
An icon will appear, but it will only contain a read me
explaining the problem.
<P>All PowerPC based PowerMacintoshes can boot off of HFS+
volumes. 68040 based Macintoshes cannot boot off an HFS+
volume. However, if the computer is running Mac OS 8.1, it
can still access an HFS+ volume as long as it is not the
boot volume.
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Clean Install</STRONG>
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<P>The current recommendation is to do a clean install only
if installing over an existing system fails.
<P>If you choose to do a clean install, you will find your
Previous System Folder at the top level of your hard drive.
You will need to move your old control panels, extensions,
fonts, preferences from the Previous System Folder into the
new System Folder.
<P>If you plan on merging your Previous System Folder with a
clean install System Folder, it is highly recommended that
you purchase a copy of <A
HREF="http://necxdirect.necx.com:80/cgi-bin/auth/ifilelnk_q?key=0000129836&nonce
=SM1E9P84">Conflict
Catcher 8</A> to assist you in this task.
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<P>These small programs help you configure your Macintosh for the MIT
environment.
They are available from <A HREF="ftp://net-dist.mit.edu/">MIT's
net-dist
FTP server</A>.
<P><B><a href="ftp://net-dist.mit.edu/mit/macos/macos/extras/">MIT Date
& Time Assistant</a></B><BR>
Automatically sets the Date & Time Control Panel
settings appropriately for MIT. Having these settings
ensures that time-sensitive services, such as Kerberos, work
properly on your Macintosh.
<P><B><a
href="ftp://net-dist.mit.edu/mit/macos/macos/extras/">MIT.src</a><BR>
</B>This is a <B>Sherlock</B> plug-in that lets you use the MIT web
search
page from Sherlock.
<P><b><a href="ftp://net-dist.mit.edu/mit/macos/web/extras/">Set
Netscape
Default</a><br>
</b>This application sets Netscape to be your default web browser when
opening web links.
<P><B><a href="ftp://net-dist.mit.edu/mit/macos/web/extras/">Tell
Netscape
to Use Eudora</a></B><BR>
This applet tells Netscape to use Eudora for e-mail when you
click on the "mailto:" URL.
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<H3>Support</H3>
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<P><B>Computing Help Desk<BR>
</B>If you have questions about or problems with Mac OS 9,
submit a question to the Computing Help Desk by <A
HREF="http://casetracker.mit.edu">opening
a case log</A>, <A HREF="mail%20to:%20mac-help@mit.edu">sending
email</A>, or calling x3-1101.
<P><B>Stock Answers<BR>
</B>You may also find an answer to your question in the Help
Desk <A HREF="http://hdstock.mit.edu/stockanswers/index.html">Stock
Answers</A> database. Follow links through the Operating
Systems topic.
<P><A HREF="mailto:macpartners@mit.edu"><B>MacPartners</B></A><BR>
Macintosh users in the MIT community who meet monthly to
exchange information and provide mutual support.
<P><B>Training<BR>
</B>IS offers a Mac OS Quick Start class every month, and a
Mac OS hands on class 8 times a year. Check the <A
HREF="http://web.mit.edu/is/training/index.html">IS
Training</A> pages for dates and locations.
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<H3><CENTER><B>Outside information resources
</B></CENTER></H3>
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<P>On-line resources from Apple include:
<UL>
<LI><A
HREF="http://www.info.apple.com/info.apple.com/support/pages.taf?product=macos9"
>Mac
OS 9 Support Pages</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://til.info.apple.com/">Apple Tech Info
Library</A>. Choose Mac OS System Software from the drop
down topic list, then enter "OS and 9" in the Search
article or title field. Click on the Search button to
retrieve the list of articles.</LI>
<LI><A
HREF="http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookinfo/bookinfo.asp?theisbn=EB00003840">MWJ
:
The Weekly Journal for Serious Macintosh Users.<BR>
Mac OS 9 (special issue)</A></LI>
</UL>
<P>Extensive information about compatibility issues and help
in troubleshooting Mac OS 9 may be found in:
<UL>
<LI><A
HREF="http://www.macfixit.com/reports/macos9.shtml">MacFixIt's
Troubleshooting Mac OS 9 page</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.macintouch.com/m90_compatibility.html">Macintouch's
Mac OS 9 Compatibility pa
ge</A></LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.macnn.com/reports/os9.shtml">MacNN's
Mac OS 9 Special Report</A></LI>
</UL>
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