>> Keep in mind that many machines shipped with a modified version of >> the OS. In otherwords something might be listed as having OS 8.0 as >> the first version supporting it but a standard OS 8.0 install disk >> won't work. The OS 8.0 disk that shipped with the machine had >> changes to make it work on that machine. > > IIRC, a standard 8.0 install disk will support all hardware configurations (up > to that date), while the disk that shipped with the machine will only support > that machine. Therefore, you can use a standard 8 disk and install 8 on any > machine capable of running 8, but you couldn't use say, an iMac's OS 8.5 CD to > install 8.5 on a 7300. > > -Lavode
I just remembered about the "system enabler" angle -- Apple has at times released models with the then-current OS, but the "special" disks had a special "system enabler" that provided the code needed for the new model to boot. My OS 8.1 CD, for example, designated for the (beige) G3, has a "System Enabler 777" in its boot folder, & in the system folder that it installs. (BTW, this particular CD works with other PPC machines of more or less that era. Some CDs don't.) So you may need a enabler (available for download from Apple) anyway to use the system that a machine 1st shipped with. -- Bill Art page: <http://geocities.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
