> Lastly, I would suggest creating an OS 9 System Folder specifically > for use > in Classic. Since a lot of services (networking, etc.) in Classic are > really > handled by Mac OS X, starting Classic from a "regular" Mac OS 9 > installations means you are loading a lot of unnecessary extensions and > control panels, which only slow down the start-up and performance of > Classic. > > To install a minimal system, boot up from your OS 9 CD, choose a Custom > Install, and deselect everything except the first option in the System > area > (Core Operating System, or something like that). ALLELUIA! (Yes, those are shouts of joy you're hearing!) This worked! I now have Classic starting up. How do I get it to print again? Do I need to boot in 9 and reinstall printer drivers? Joyce