Mac OS X 10.0: Classic Quits Unexpectedly When TCP/IP Is Set Up to Use a Hosts File

The Classic environment does not start up properly if the TCP/IP control panel is set up to use a hosts file.

Symptom

The Classic environment appears to start up, but then it quits and is not available for Classic applications.


Solution

Note: This particular solution applies only if you have placed your TCP/IP control panel in the Advanced User Mode and used the Select Hosts File feature.

This issue occurs if the last line of the hosts file contains an entry for a computer. You can resolve the issue by adding a blank line to the hosts file after the last computer entry.
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012