Kris, Is there a way to verify that the Apple Partition Map was applied? I'm 100% certain that I selected it prior to partitioning, but it would be nice to be able to know that it was done correctly. I'm glad to hear that you were able to install onto and boot from an external usb drive (although I sure wish you had said Pismo instead of iBook, LOL).
Yes, before partitioning I checked the Boot ROM Version/firmware, and it is 4.1.8f5 Hmmm, I hadn't even considered using XPostFacto since I "shouldn't" need it to put OS 10.4 on a Pismo, but you're right, that could be a viable solution. I've never used XPF, is it obvious/easy to figure out how to not install XPF extensions? Are there any other insider tips about installing XPF?... I see installation and use info on the OWC website, but sometimes not all useful info for those of us in the trenches is documented. I've downloaded it (v4.0) and am going to check it out further tomorrow (later today actually), as my brain has surpassed it's ability to absorb additional information at the moment. Thanks to everyone for all of your help thus far. Karren On Sep 7, 10:56 pm, Kris Tilford <[email protected]> wrote: > If it's in an external drive, and it's partitioned Apple Partition > Map, then you "should" be able to install 10.4 onto any partition. > I've done this many times on Firewire external enclosures. I've also > installed onto (and booted from) external USB enclosures on clamshell > iBooks. > > Are you certain the Pismo firmware is current, it should be version > 4.1.8f5. > > If the firmware is current, and you can't install onto your selected > partition, you might try booting using XPostFacto to install with. XPF > has a way to overcome any installer limitations. After you installed > using XPF, you wouldn't need to install the XPF extensions onto the > new, clean installation, you could just boot it directly from the new > clean install. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
