> > In a message dated 10/2/02 8:10:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << I just recieved a pismo > > have a few questions > > > it's a g3 500 20 gig 256 > > > It has os x..1.4 on it and I need to have os 9 > > can I just use the restore disk and add 9 with out deleting X? > > > scotto >> > > Are you certain that you don't already have OS 9 on the machine? Go to the > Apple menu (upper left corner of your screen), go down to System Preferences. > Look at the bottom line in the window (System). Look for the item "Startup > Disk." Click on this. The operating systems that are present will show up in > the window (may take a few moments). If OS 9 is there, you can click on it, > then select "Restart," and the machine will boot into 9. > > If you do have OS 9 on the machine, do you need to boot into 9 or can you > operate in Classic? If you can utilize the latter, you can just choose to > start Classic. Then you can remain booted into OS X and use Classic for > legacy applications when necessary. > > Michelle
the machine does not have os 9 on it. and it will not boot into classic at all. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
