What's on MDD Restore Disc 2?

Hi, Thanks, I thought it was clear that my MDD was the first type (FW-400) that boots to OS 9, else how could I have a long term project using an OS 9 app?

As mentioned, Restore Disc 1 seems to have, thankfully, reinstalled OS 9 on my Startup Drive after I formatted it with OS 9 drivers, but as my Disc 2 is damaged, I was wondering what I might be missing? The iTunes and QuickTime (as well as Adobe Acrobat) are installed in the earlier versions compatible with OS 9, so those can't be on Disc 2. As for Disc 3, I haven't tried it, but thought I had to insert the three of them in order.

So if you know what's on #2, that would be great.

Also, As I've just brought OS 10 up to v. 10.4.11, I'm aware of certain downloads, called Firmware (updates?) that can improve performance and fix certain issues relating to freezes, hangs and crashes - as I sometimes experience in OS 9 in particular, but which also occur as the 'spinning beachball' in OSX. Again, I'm starting with a new system on both, so if you can recommend any, I'd be grateful.

I should mention that I have plenty of memory - I think the 2 GB is the maximum anyway for this 11 year old G4, and I have an Apple Hardware Test disc, as well as Tech Tool Lite and Disk First Aid...should any of these be helpful in analyzing and possibly repairing problems that may arise.

Keith

I seem to be encountering some OS 9 problems already: notably, no audio. Could that a component of some sort included in the Disc 2 mentioned here? In Os 9, my iTunes interface is visible, but any audio files aren't audible when trying to play. I also checked in the Sound panel of Controls, and I can't play any tones or alerts. What could be the problem? The Sound window is checked at play through (whatever) and is Line In. Any changes still offer no sound...and in fact, the Speakable Items window froze when I tried that one and then clicked on a button there. I had to Force Quit. Could there be an Extensions issue?

Hate to say this, but I've spent days reinstalling hard and software, and am worn out. Any help with this is very appreciated, thanks.

I should add that I have audio on OS 10.4.11 with no problems, and no other system problems there, either.

It must be a Mac miracle, but it's now working - audio, and everything in OS 9. It must have been the re-start that 'healed' it. this rates a smily, as I don't think I can give myself a green star. 🙂

There does seem to be some occasional freeze issues - namely when I tried sleep mode, but there may be ways to deal with this. Suggestions welcome.

Would still like to know what's on Disc 2.