[Ham-Mac] Classic Mode Crash w/Sys 10.1.5

Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:06:00 -0700

I think you have a virus problem. I use both Mac and a seperate PC. I had
this problem a little while back. Reformating the HD and reinstalling all
apps new cleared the problem until I started restoring backed up data. At
some point the problem returned. I reformatted again and manually entered
the backed up info. The problem has never returned. This was on my PC but
the symptoms you speak of are so similar that I must conclude you have the
same problem. If you take my advice, let me know how it turns out.
Vince KB4MIT
----- Original Message -----
From: "John E Bastin, K8AJS" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Mac] Classic Mode Crash w/Sys 10.1.5


> At 08:44 -0400 09/10/2002, [email protected] wrote:
> >      This is a very strange problem. I am using a new iMac G4 800 MHz
LCD and
> >system X with Sys 9.2 in background with a few programs on it.   Sys X is
> >mostly used on Internet, a large database is on with Sys 9.2, run 3
Browsers
> >because of problem, IE, NS, AOL all latest versions.   The database is 6
MB
> >of data, all is kept in RAM when it runs, it is always on even when not
in
> >use.
> >      After about a days use IE is affected 1st, and if more then one
window
> >is open under IE(Browser of choice) when you switch windows IE suddenly
shuts
> >down.   As time goes on IE will quit every time the second window is open
and
> >switch between the 2 occurs....IE shuts down even faster if 3 or 4 IE
windows
> >are open.
> >      Some of the other programs running will also suddenly shut down,
> >including the database(Panorama) in same fashion when used with more then
one
> >window.
>
> The latest version of Panorama, 4.0.1, is almost a year old now.
> There have been a number of changes in the Mac OS, especially OS X,
> in that time. Have they sent you any updates to ensure compatibility
> with the newer versions of the Mac OS?
>
> >      In addition the HD eventually gets corrupted and even will not
recognize
> >my password.   Eventually, although not at first, a HD error will show
and it
> >must be repaired with disk 1st aid.   A new password must be chosen to
even
> >start the iMac.
> >      Apple service has been great and very cooperative.   Apple has
replaced
> >  the mother board,   HD, memory, AC line input filter assembly, power
> >cord....all except Harness, LCD screen and PS.
>
> I give Apple a lot of credit for bending over backwards to repair
> what is surely a software problem.
>
> >      It still happens, have not called Apple back yet.
> >      I have reached the conclusion the database, which works perfectly
in
> >Classic Mode is somehow causing the corruption of the HD data.
>
> Are you on the Panorama QNA list? If you think Panorama is the source
> of the problem, have you discussed this issue with Panorama tech
> support?
>
> >      Has anyone had similar problems, I am (almost) too embarrassed to
call
> >Apple.
> >
>
> I don't use Panorama, but in working in computer service, I can tell
> you that we are dealing with many, many software compatibility issues
> with Mac OS 9 and X. Things that run correctly in Mac OS 9 may fail
> in imaginative ways when run in Classic.
>
> Mac OS X uses many, many invisible files as part of the system, and
> the invisibility is accomplished in many new ways that weren't used
> in Mac OS 9. Files that should be invisible in Mac OS X are sometimes
> visible in Mac OS 9, and users have been known to unknowingly trash
> them without knowing what they are.
>
> I would suggest going to Panorama Tech Support to see if they have
> any other users having similar problems. You might also ask them if
> they have any plans for a native Mac OS X version of their software.
>
> 73,
>
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