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Re: executor-digest V2 #74
>From: jaffe@playfair.rutgers.edu (Saul Jaffe)
>Date: 5 Mar 1996 14:30:22 -0500
>Subject: Re: executor?
>Actually, it seems to be limited to just those applications that come with it,
>at least as far as I can tell. I've had absolutely no success with Executor
>since June of last year when I bought it. I've been unable to get it to read
>any floppy from any software package so that the software can be installed.
The trouble isn't the floppy support itself. Executor currently supports
very few installer programs. The way around is to install on a real Mac and
after copy the installed app to executor. Don't forget the files installed
in the system folder. With that approch, many things works well under executor.
>I've also gotten *no* help or support from the company (ARDI) and all they've
>done is offer me my money back.
If you're so unhappy with Executor, you should accept this offer.
>Not as far as I can tell. Not 1.44MB, not 800k, not any floppy I've tried
>(and I've tried about 50 of them) including floppies that I've used on real
>Macs.
PC's floppy drives are physically unable to read Mac 800k disks (please read
the FAQ).
The current versions of Executor (for dos only I think) have trouble with
floppy drive support, since the introduction of the sound support. The way
around is to launch Executor with the -nosound option for the time you
install your. Once it's installed, you'll have the choice of the sound or
floppy support with the same switch.
Please correct me anybody if I'm wrong.
I wish you luck. If you're still unhappy with your purchase, I'm sure ARDI
won't refuse an refund. You'd only have loose some time - not unusual in
the PC world.
Jean-Marc Ranger