On 28/06/04 16:06, "macnifico" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ********************************************* > However, when installing OS X on a computer for the first time, it is > probably best to back up all your important data, reformat the HD, > install a fresh copy of 9.2.2, which is the latest and final version > of Classic, then install OS X. Hope this helps. > ********************************************* > > I bought a Pismo with OS X.3, but no OS 9. Can I install it now? > Problems? Tips?
You can certainly install OS 9 after OS X. However, if you could, I would suggest you backup everything you want to keep on the hard disk, then reformat with at least 2 partitions. You want to keep the OS 9 partition at least 1GB in size and the remainder to the OS X partition. Then, you install 9 on the specially created partition and then X on the other partition. The reason for this is that if you ever want to install a new version of OS X from scratch, you can just backup your home directory, then erase the OS X partition and install. You still keep the OS 9 partition intact. On my PowerBook, I always have 3 partitions. In addition to the partitions for OS 9 and OS X, I keep a third partition where I put all non-Apple apps. So, whenever I want to install a new version of OS X, I can go ahead pretty quickly since my 3rd party apps are on a separate partition and I don't need to re-install them if I decide to erase the OS X partition. -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
