I've had exactly the opposite problem of yours, trying to install OS 9.2 coming with the same iBook as yours on a Lonbard and a TiBook 1GHz. I get the message "this program cannot run on this computer". The workaround is make a copy of the OS 9 after having installed it fresh on the iBook, then copying to the other machine. OS 9 runs fine afterwards, standalone and clasic mode. Making the copy bootable allows me to boot from the CD as well. So I guess your HD is not the culprit.
cheers, gianfranco > I have an iBook 60 (16VRAM) with a 20 GB hard drive. I have installed > Panther just fine, but trying to install OS9 does not work at all. I > get an error message saying this program cannot run on this computer. I > have original discs for 9.04 and 9.2, but I get the same message with > both. In fact, it won't start up with the 9.04 disc, I assume because > this 'Book was released after 9.1 came out. I can get OS9 running by > copying the System Folder over from my TiBook - Classic works and I can > select it as a startup drive too. I ran the installer when hooked up in > FW Target mode, but I can't run the updaters to 9.2.2 at all. I also > tried my iMac 9.2.2 installer CD, but that wouldn't run either. Any > suggestions, short of replacing the drive? I don't want to take this > thing apart again, I did that recently to change out the CD with a > Combo drive. > And another thing - this computer always thinks it is spanning monitors > in OS9 (which the iBook isn't supposed to be capable of). I lose the > cursor and after slapping my forehead go into the CP to drag the > monitors apart each time. I tried trashing the Monitors preferences, > but the next startup I got the same thing. > > --- > JSH > TiBook -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
