> > > I recently received a 400 MHz G4 to upgrade my B&W. I just want to
> > > install Tiger. I seem to remember something about the B&W not booting
> > > with a G4 installed, without a special driver. My G4 is an Apple brand
> > > one, if that makes a difference. This is a new B&W to me and I'll be
> > > installing the OS from scratch.
> >
> > You will need the Blue & White G4 Enabler available at:
> >
> > http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/software.cfm
> >
> > --glen
> >
>
> The enabler you refer to seems to be here:
> http://eshop.macsales.com/Tech/FTP/newertech/BWG4Enabler.hqx
>
> So, this helped a little, but I still don't know what to do with it. I
> don't think Tiger installs on a G3. Do I need to install OS9 first, or
> 10.2 to install the enabler, and then put the G4 in?
Both links download the same G4 enabler
IIRC you need to install it while using OS 9.
Also before you install be sure your B&W firmware is up to date (also an OS 9
install):
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=31002
--glen
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