On Feb 14, 2010, at 3:06 AM, Bruce Ryan wrote: > Hi John > >>>> Could you restate (or send me privately) your installation method, please? >>>> I'm not sure I followed it through all the posts and discussions - and I >>>> don't think I've kept them all. >>>> >>>> While I've not YET had a problem installing Tiger on my Pismo (which has >>>> had enough RAM and a DVD-RW drive since Jaguar, IIRC) so long as the hard >>>> disk is smaller than 128MB, this doesn't mean an alternative method may >>>> not come in handy some time. >>>> >>>> thanks >>>> >>>> Bruce >>> You need an OS 9.2 install disk, and a Retail Tiger DVD, A copy of firmware >>> update for Pismo from Apple. DiskWarrior is always nice to have for a real >>> clean new install. Let me know if you have this stuff> >> >> >> >> Gee I assume you must have done the firmware update as you stated you have >> Tiger on the machine, shame on you if you don't. A lot of folks forget this >> because it's so last century. >> I keep all the updates in one folder on a stick in my pocket. I guess that >> means I'm an addict. LOL > > I don't recall the firmware update but I've been running Tiger on Pismo since > it came out, IIRC. I have retail copies of Tiger DVD, OS9·1 installer DVD and > burned-to-CD copies of the updaters to 9·2·1 and 9·2·2. > > These have all worked as they should when I've reinstalled Pismo (which I've > done a number of times over the years as I've obtained bigger HDs). Of > course, who knows what might happen in the future. And I'm always glad to > hear of new techniques. > > cheers > > Bruce You have all the stuff that's needed, Most folks who pick up a used machine don't have those disks therefore a simple installation task to us is a nightmare to them.
So when a problem occurs that really requires a clean install, such as in Lynn's case it's best to start from scratch and know you have a solid up to date system, and what could be better than Tiger with bootable OS 9.2.2? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA -- 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/
