I have the above machine with no disks, running 10.4 Panther, with no classic installed. I have been trying to install classic, and I need OS9.1 (no later) for compatibility with some older hardware. So I bought the 9.1 retail install CD, and I have been trying to get this beast to boot off the CD with no success. If I boot holding down the C key, I get the question mark and smiling face dance for about 1 minute as the CD whirls away, after which the system gives up and moves on to OSX.
In see on the wiki that this particular G4 needs a 'custom' version of 9.1, it can't run the retail version, so that may be my problem. It also won't boot 9.0, but can boot the retail version of 9.2, but I don't want that version - so 9.1 has to be the one i install. I can't seem to find any info on what files are 'custom' for this particular machine, and how I would go about getting those files onto a replacement retail disk, presuming I can copy it to a new CD and customize it. Can anyone help me on this one?? Thanks! John -- 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
