[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello > > after reading many files and posts about installing OS X on a > beige G3, I am wiser on one hand but also more confused on the > other. > > my current system: > - beige G3/233 Desktop, upgraded with a G4/450 from XLR8 (XLR8 > 2.6.1 driver) > - MacOS 9.2.2 > - 640 MB RAM > - 60 GB int IDE hard drive > partiotions: 7.5 GB: MacOS X (planned) > 7.5 GB: MacOS 9.22 + applications > 7.5 GB: data > 7.5 GB: MacOS 9.1 + apps for audio (stripped down > OS) > 30 GB: audio files > - Adaptec DUOconnect PCI USB/Firewire card > - Audio card: either Emagic Audiowerk 2 or Digidesign Audimedia > III > - ext. SCSI: Scanner (Agfa SnapScan 1236s), Jaz(1GB) and Yamaha > CDRW burner > - ext. USB: HB Deskjet 970cxi, Palm Vx and Panasonic digital > Video camera > - ext. Firewire: iPod and Panasonic digital Video camera > > I want to install OS X onto the first 7.5 GB partition to try it > out and see how it works on my Mac but want to be on the safe > side and keep my 'old' 9.22 until I have made up my desicion > about using X or 9. > > questions: > - do I have to remove the PCI cards before installation
Shouldn't have to. > - do I have to put the G3/233 ZIF processor back in for > installation No. > - which OS X driver do have to use with the XLR8 G4/450 (I think > XLR8 2.6.1 isn't OS X compatible) Get either the PowerLogix cache controller softare from PowerLogix, or L2CacheConfig from the OSX pages at OWC. Your system will be sluggish until you enable the onboard cache. > - what about scsi ... unplug the ext. devices for installation? Shouldn't have to... > - what else to not forget about > > - what is the best OS X book ? OSX the Missing Manual, from Oreilly books. Does your system reboot into the installer? If so, select Disk Utility from the Installer menu and reformat the OSX partition. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
