Re: [Wirelessdriver-support] Installation Problem

[dstubb <ds...@ya...>]

On 8/25/02 5:22 PM, "Eric S" <str...@co...> wrote:

> Is there a problem that would prevent the installer from working in
> 10.2?
> 
> I understand that it won't work without the patch that has been posted,
> but I am getting "There were errors installing the software.  Please try
> installing again."
> 
> The only thing I have tried that made a difference was choosing a target
> folder, which dumped all the files into that folder, nothing in
> System/Library/Extensions/
> 
> Thanks in advance . . .

Eric - yes there is a workaround:

> Hi there,
> 
> Saw your email on the wireless-driver discussion list re: not
> installing under Jaguar.
> 
> Do a custom install, and de-select the PrefPane. This should install
> the driver fine.
> 
> Next, download Pacifist (search for it on VersionTracker) and use it to
> extract the PrefPane to /System/Library/PreferencePanes.
> 
> Then, follow Rob's instructions to edit the Info.plist file in the
> WirelessDriver.kext file (/System/Library/Extensions) to take out a
> couple of IOKitDebug lines.
> 
> The driver will then work under 10.2 (but still seems to have some
> issues/anomalies - hopefully a new version is forthcoming).
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> --Robert

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