that's a common problem. os 9 needs a desktop folder, you didn't get one on the cd rom. what has worked for others, when burning the cd copy, is to first make a disk image, mount it, and use a utility to build/rebuild the desktop file on it, then burn the image to a cd. i think that's how it's been done, at least when people have wanted to add something like diagnostic software to the cd. i have also heard of people telling toast to copy the whole disk, including blank blocks which apparently also works. in any case, you need a silly desktop. if you have some working os on the machine, you should also just be able to copy the installer and it's files to the disk and run the installer from their, assuming you have a partition you can boot on and another that you can install the software on. it's late, but i think that's right, no doubt someone who's done it recently will provide a more coherent answer after the sun's up (by which time i'll be in bed hopefully!).
Begin forwarded message: > From: Joost van de Griek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Tue Jan 21, 2003 2:32:16 AM America/Denver > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (G-List) > Subject: Re: os install pickle > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (G-List) > > On 2003-01-21 04:04, "Alexander Cohen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I need to install os9 onto my computer. Now, my coputer has OS10.2 on >> it. The >> only copy of OS9 i have right now is a coy of my original cd wich is >> at home >> (i am not home). The copy i made gives me a weird message when >> botting from >> it. It says it cannot create the desktop because it is locked. I'm >> guessing i >> did somthing wrong when i copied my os9 cd. > > ----------- -- 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
