Re: My 10.2.8 experience
Good Morning;
I downloaded both: 10.2.8 Updater, and 10.2.8 Combo Updater. Both downloads are too big for dial-up. My local Apple Store allowed me to download both Updater files from Apple's websites while using the Apple Store's T-1 connection.
An Apple Store technician was curious to see if a customer could do the download and installation all by himself. While I did my thing, the technician helped a customer with a laptop that was having mechanical problems. The customer was also curious about the 10.2.8 updates.
No download problems using the local Apple Store's T-1 connection.
Neither updater is for the G5. 10.2.7 is also found in the newest laptops. Yes, 10.2.8 is for the newest laptops, too.
I used only the 10.2.8 Combo updater:
1. At the Apple Store, my QuickSilver had only the USB Apple Pro Keyboard & Mouse, a VGA monitor and the ethernet cable attached. I brought only the QS, nothing else, to the Apple Store.
I installed the 10.2.8 Combo Updater to update my primary (Master) hard drive. Then I immediately launched Cocktail ($10) and ran all of the Pilot routines: Repair Permissions is one of those routines.
2. At home, I connected everything that I use: two VGA monitors, Griffin USB iMic, VST USB floppy, USB scanner, ethernet printer (Apple IIg) via Belkin switch, Apple Pro keyboard & mouse, and an old LogiTech USB Marble Mouse.
I installed the 10.2.8 Combo Updater on my other (Slave) hard drive that I use for Virtual PC 5 and OS 9.2.2. Then I immediately launched Cocktail ($10) and ran all of the Pilot routines: Repair Permissions is one of those routines.
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Results: Everything works on the first launch, and then works better on the second launch, and then stays better after subsequent computer reboots.
I have clicked on everything to see if it works. Everything seems to have needed a second simple re-launchto make it work better in the new OS. Must have been new pref's being filed. I dunno, but everything is flying today.
I use TinkerTool and Haxies' Xounds, WindowShade X and FruitMenu.
.... darned noises from OS 9 Appearance are louder and more responsive now.
Observation: Is it me, or does 10.2.8 seem faster than 10.2.6 with graphics? An eight page Word document that is heavy with .jpgs opened way too fast. Blink and a half, it's open. WOW !!!
I'm using 1600x1200 on my Philips 17 inch flat screen CRT driven by an ATI Radeon 7000 Mac Edition PCI card that is also driving an old Sony Multiscan 17 inch CRT at 1280x1024.
Maybe something about drawing the graphics has been transferred from the processor to the graphics card? I dunno, but it sure is faster.
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I don't do games.
Safari asked for new permissions with Keychain. Okay. Seems faster too.
123456789 Keypad works.
ABCDEFG: Caps works.
MS Office X documents have the correct icons. I never had AppleWorks.
Dual monitors still in same locations, but I did move them back and forth in the Displays control Pref pane, just to be sure there wasn't a problem.
Home Ethernetwork via Belkin ethernet switch works for filesharing and printing to the ethernet Apple IIg laserwriter from either Mac. The other Mac is a 6500 G3-400.
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Summary: FAST FAST FAST !!!
... it's about time.
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JJ
... And I like my PB&J on non-diet whole grain bread. The round top loaf, not the Sandwich loaf. Store Brand is fine.
Originally posted by bmeyer
I installed the 10.2.8 update this morning (and right now, I'm connecting through dialup, so this is no small task)
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PS - on an unrelated note: if you ever want to ruin a perfectly good peanut butter and jelly sandwich, make it with low-carb bread. I have eaten sand that has better flavor and texture. Just thought you should know.
Good Morning;
I downloaded both: 10.2.8 Updater, and 10.2.8 Combo Updater. Both downloads are too big for dial-up. My local Apple Store allowed me to download both Updater files from Apple's websites while using the Apple Store's T-1 connection.
An Apple Store technician was curious to see if a customer could do the download and installation all by himself. While I did my thing, the technician helped a customer with a laptop that was having mechanical problems. The customer was also curious about the 10.2.8 updates.
No download problems using the local Apple Store's T-1 connection.
Neither updater is for the G5. 10.2.7 is also found in the newest laptops. Yes, 10.2.8 is for the newest laptops, too.
I used only the 10.2.8 Combo updater:
1. At the Apple Store, my QuickSilver had only the USB Apple Pro Keyboard & Mouse, a VGA monitor and the ethernet cable attached. I brought only the QS, nothing else, to the Apple Store.
I installed the 10.2.8 Combo Updater to update my primary (Master) hard drive. Then I immediately launched Cocktail ($10) and ran all of the Pilot routines: Repair Permissions is one of those routines.
2. At home, I connected everything that I use: two VGA monitors, Griffin USB iMic, VST USB floppy, USB scanner, ethernet printer (Apple IIg) via Belkin switch, Apple Pro keyboard & mouse, and an old LogiTech USB Marble Mouse.
I installed the 10.2.8 Combo Updater on my other (Slave) hard drive that I use for Virtual PC 5 and OS 9.2.2. Then I immediately launched Cocktail ($10) and ran all of the Pilot routines: Repair Permissions is one of those routines.
=-=
Results: Everything works on the first launch, and then works better on the second launch, and then stays better after subsequent computer reboots.
I have clicked on everything to see if it works. Everything seems to have needed a second simple re-launchto make it work better in the new OS. Must have been new pref's being filed. I dunno, but everything is flying today.
I use TinkerTool and Haxies' Xounds, WindowShade X and FruitMenu.
.... darned noises from OS 9 Appearance are louder and more responsive now.
Observation: Is it me, or does 10.2.8 seem faster than 10.2.6 with graphics? An eight page Word document that is heavy with .jpgs opened way too fast. Blink and a half, it's open. WOW !!!
I'm using 1600x1200 on my Philips 17 inch flat screen CRT driven by an ATI Radeon 7000 Mac Edition PCI card that is also driving an old Sony Multiscan 17 inch CRT at 1280x1024.
Maybe something about drawing the graphics has been transferred from the processor to the graphics card? I dunno, but it sure is faster.
=-=
I don't do games.
Safari asked for new permissions with Keychain. Okay. Seems faster too.
123456789 Keypad works.
ABCDEFG: Caps works.
MS Office X documents have the correct icons. I never had AppleWorks.
Dual monitors still in same locations, but I did move them back and forth in the Displays control Pref pane, just to be sure there wasn't a problem.
Home Ethernetwork via Belkin ethernet switch works for filesharing and printing to the ethernet Apple IIg laserwriter from either Mac. The other Mac is a 6500 G3-400.
=-=
Summary: FAST FAST FAST !!!
... it's about time.
-
JJ
... And I like my PB&J on non-diet whole grain bread. The round top loaf, not the Sandwich loaf. Store Brand is fine.
