I have heard that the newest tower G4s cannot boot into OS 9 because the firmware prevents it. You can run in Classic mode but that's all.
-tom > ---------- > From: Ken Strayhorn > Subject: Install OS 9 on G4 867? > > I recently purchased a G4 867 to replace my workhorse PB 3400. One of > the > selling points for my boss was the ability to retain my ton of legacy > SCSI > devices like scanners, especially my old Color OneScanner, which is > perfect to carry on the road. > > I was expecting to be able to boot my new G4 into OS 9, but when I > select > "start up disk" there's no OS 9 folder. The system does run Classic > Environment, > but will not boot to OS 9. > > So, is it possible to install OS 9 on this new PowerBook? I have a copy > of the > OX 9.1 disk that came with my OS X install disks when I upgraded all the > office desktops. Also have the PowerBook restore disks, but that > doesn't seem > to have OS 9 on them, unless I just looked in the wrong place. > > All suggestions gladly received - thanks! > > Ken Strayhorn > Duke University > > -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
