I (we) have solved my problem with OS 9 installation over Tiger. I was attempting the installation on 2 different Macs. One was a front loading iMac G3 and the other was an iBook G4.
I was able to boot from my OS 9.2.1 CD on the iMac only. The installer was able to run and I had to do a Clean Install of OS 9. The installation was done over an existing Tiger 10.4.11 and I did not need to reformat my HD. I do not need to boot from OS 9; just run a couple of simple programs, and that problem is solved. The iBook is another story. Apparently, due to a user stupidity error, I thought that I was booting off the OS 9.2.1 CD......NOT SO. And that is why the iBook kept telling me that it needed an OS 9 System Folder in order to run the installer. Looks like I will have to dig up the CDs that came with the iBook if I want to install Classic. So, many thanks to my colleagues on this List who have offered "spot on" advice on how to solve the mystery. You have all contributed to the education of this old Mac user, and I am grateful. Larry --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
