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Troubleshooting Mac OS 8: Suitcase 3.0.2 update is released; more on Norton Utilities 3.5.1 and -192 install errors

Based on information from Symantec's John Harrison (as well as several MacFixIt readers), here is some updated information concerning compatibility problems posted on the Troubleshooting Mac OS 8 page:

a. Suitcase 3.0.2 patch available Symantec has posted Suitcase 3.0.2. According to Symantec: "The patch resolves a conflict with Mac OS 8 and AppleShare 3.7 where adding or using fonts on a network volume would return a -50 error. This is the only known compatibility issue with Mac OS 8 and only users accessing fonts via a network volume need download the patch." … Read more

Post-Week-end Web Sites

a. The Fly On the Mac is another Mac news site entry.

b. The MacAuthority Home Page has news and tips on maximizing your Mac.

c. MacOS Rumors now has a new URL: http://www.macosrumors.com/

d. Fight Back for the Mac! is "a web site for Macintosh power-users, designed to allow us to help each other spread the word about the Macintosh's superiority."

e. The MacCPU site has "a piece discussing thevarious aspects of performance especially the advantages of in-line and backside cache.

Vacation News & Update: a reminder

Just a reminder from last Friday's posting...

I have created a Vacation News & Update page covering the most notable MacFixIt-relevant news and information that occurred during my absence. Regular readers of other Mac web sites may already know much of this stuff, but I decided it was still useful to do, if only to have it available in the Archives.

Navigator window disappearing bug: a work-around

Regarding the problem with Navigator windows "disappearing" when you use WindowShade (or possibly Aaron or Kaleidoscope) to collapse them ( as reported last time), several readers offered possible work-arounds. The one that seemed the most reliable to me is as follows:

"You can get the window back if you hide Netscape, either by going to the Finder and selecting "Hide Netscape" or option-clicking on another application. When you return to Navigator, the window will have un-collapsed and, if you have a window enhancer such as Aaron or Kaleidoscope, you can click on the window border and … Read more

AppleVision 1.5.3 fixes bugs; new Mac hardware coming

AppleVision 1.5.3, a set of three disk images, updates the software for AppleVision monitors. [This updated software is not included in Mac OS 8!]

The previously released Display Enabler 2.2.2, now included with this software package, fixes the problem where resolutions are lost after installing Mac OS 7.6.1 on NuBus-based Power Macintosh computers with AppleVision displays connected to the AV Display Connector (as previously reported here).

Two other issues fixed with AppleVision 1.5.3 are:

On some PowerBook computers, a 1710AV would not be recognized when the the PowerBook would come out of … Read more

Troubleshooting Mac OS 8 page highlights

As promised, the Troubleshooting Mac OS 8 page has expanded considerably since its introduction last week. It will continue to do so. Here are some highlights of what's there right now:

a. RAM Doubler 2.0.1 and no floppy disk mounting Numerous readers are reporting that they cannot get floppy disks to mount when RAM Doubler 2.0.1 is installed.

b. NUM 3.5.1 and -192 errors Norton Utilities 3.5.1 is Mac OS 8 compatible - if you can get it to install without getting the -192 error that plagued many users.

c. Speed Doubler, … Read more

POWERtools Infiniti Mac clone problem

A reader reports: "If you are the owner of POWERtools Infiniti computer and are having problems with the audio out on the CD-drive, then there is a good possibility that you got a 'Demo' drive. I recently upgraded mine, but instead of shipping a replacement 16x drive they sent me a 12x one. The model number for the 16x is XM-6002B. If you have a number that is XM-5702B, then you have a Toshiba 12x drive. POWERtools says it is aware of this problem and taking steps to correct it."

UMAX Scanner termination problem

A web page describing a termination problem with UMAX scanners opens with these comments: "For some strange reason UMAX is persisting in not providing terminator power from it's scanners. In the Astra 600, just like in most earlier models, this is again the case. We have notified UMAX of this fact and that we see it as an important problem. Their response is that they see no problem." It goes on to provide details.