Getting around OS9

xpuser · 05-16-2004, 12:31 PM

Hi, I use PC's at home, but I use Mac OS 9.2 at school, and seeing I'll be using it for some time, does anybody know of any useful hacks with OS9 (foolproof on). Is there a way to override foolproof, or anything like that? I'd like to know! Even if you think I know it, I probebly don't.

g5orbust · 05-16-2004, 11:57 PM

well OS9 is pretty much hack proof when its locked up because it has no command prompt to run stuff from nor the ability to run apple scripts (no doubt foolproof blocks the running of apple scripts, which are pretty much your only options in a pre-OSX environment).

Sorry dude, I dont think I can help.
I think your school's comp is locked for a reason. Dont try to tamper with it or else you may find yourself in a heap of trouble.

mac_mogul · 05-17-2004, 12:07 AM

Hmm, there could be a reason it's called "foolproof"

I agree with G5... the computers are locked to keep students from wandering away from their work/studies. The school computers are not there for your enjoyment, only your education

Which, is invaluable when used correctly

RyansTech · 05-17-2004, 10:51 AM

agreeing with G5 and mac_mogul but just curious, what exactly are you trying to do that foolproof is preventing you from doing?

xpuser · 05-17-2004, 12:17 PM

put icons on the desktop, uninstall netscape, install mozilla and aim, acrobat reader, etc. i guess id get in trouble. what can i do with foolproof off? (my teachers computer has admin and she lets us use it) nothing that'd get me in trouble, ok?

05-16-2004, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
xpuser Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 21	Getting around OS9 Hi, I use PC's at home, but I use Mac OS 9.2 at school, and seeing I'll be using it for some time, does anybody know of any useful hacks with OS9 (foolproof on). Is there a way to override foolproof, or anything like that? I'd like to know! Even if you think I know it, I probebly don't.

05-16-2004, 11:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
g5orbust Ultra Techie Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 818	well OS9 is pretty much hack proof when its locked up because it has no command prompt to run stuff from nor the ability to run apple scripts (no doubt foolproof blocks the running of apple scripts, which are pretty much your only options in a pre-OSX environment). Sorry dude, I dont think I can help. I think your school's comp is locked for a reason. Dont try to tamper with it or else you may find yourself in a heap of trouble. __________________ Apple, Mac OS , and Power PC

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mac_mogul Monster Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,292	Hmm, there could be a reason it's called "foolproof" I agree with G5... the computers are locked to keep students from wandering away from their work/studies. The school computers are not there for your enjoyment, only your education Which, is invaluable when used correctly __________________ Image Contests "Who are you?" "Me? I'm the living embodiment of all that is evil in the computer world." "You're Bill Gates?" iBook G4 1.2ghz PowerPC G4 // 1.25gb PC2700 DDR // ATI RADEON Mobility 9200 32mb DDR // 60gb Ultra ATA/100 Hitachi HDD // Matshita 24x CD-RW/DVD Combo // M-Audio Sonica Theater 7.1 USB Sound Card // Logitech X-530 5.1 Surround

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05-17-2004, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
RyansTech True Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 120	agreeing with G5 and mac_mogul but just curious, what exactly are you trying to do that foolproof is preventing you from doing?

05-17-2004, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
xpuser Newb Techie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 21	put icons on the desktop, uninstall netscape, install mozilla and aim, acrobat reader, etc. i guess id get in trouble. what can i do with foolproof off? (my teachers computer has admin and she lets us use it) nothing that'd get me in trouble, ok?