On Feb 11, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Clark Martin wrote: > On 2/11/10 12:38 PM, wren wrote: >> This is a follow up message. Couldn't find my original query from a >> month or two ago. Wanted to let you all know the outcome - and to make >> a big public thank you to John Carmonne for going above and beyond and >> babysitting me through the process of getting Tiger running on my >> Pismo. >> >> John might chime in and fill in details since I'm sort of >> technologically lacking - but essentially all I had to do was make a >> clean install of OS 9, make sure all the Apple firmware updates were >> already installed (they were already in my case), then install Tiger >> via the regular Apple installer disks. The only hitch came in trying >> to use the machine before getting every last one of Apples updates. >> Those are critical. When I had only installed half of them (I think >> there were 9 - can't remember exactly) my computer stopped recognizing >> the trackpad and various other non-nice suprises. That freaked me out >> for a while - but I plugged in a usb mouse, and continued installing >> the Apple updates. Once they were complete the system has been running >> like a top! > > I don't know what went wrong with your install but I put Tiger on my Pismo > and it was a very straight forward, normal installation. > > -- > Clark Martin > Redwood City, CA, USA > Macintosh / Internet Consulting > > "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway"
I can say that for some folks this is a simple task but for others it's not. You must start with the proper install of OS9, not an upgrade disk, also a firmware up date before you even get close to the machine with Tiger. Tiger also needs RAM Some of the folks are going from "OSX what ever" to Tiger , a clean install is the best way if you have the correct install disks, That means OS9 first. Plus some people because they are used to the "Old World" machines don't realize you can't do a finder drag with OS 9.2.2 and Tiger and expect a functioning system. You must do the OS 9.2 and 10,4 plus combo and all the security along with the Java crap before the machine will respond properly , after that you're only restricted by the processor speed. A copy of DiskWarrior is an invaluable tool that can save a lot of time for an installation like this. It will magically fix a lot of stuff that others say it can't , but it's the best $99,00 you'll ever spend. You have to remember Tiger came out after the G3 PowerBooks. I know this first hand, I have a Wally on XpostFacto Tiger booting an 80GB drive. Plus I can boot externals with that G3. Wallstreet 300MHz. Pictures upon request John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA 26 kids all named mac -- 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] To leave 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/
