On Jun 14, 2012, at 10:14 AM, doodsonj wrote: > I couldn't work out the best place to put this message, but thought here was > most apt. > > I have an iMac G3 (Indigo) lying about - I was wondering what the earliest > MacOS that I could install on that G3? I'd prefer going back to System 6 or > Mac OS 7 (7.5.3 is available for download) rather than OS8 or OS9.
The Indigo iMac is originally came with 9.0.4; that is the earliest supported OS. > > Additionally, what is the oldest OS that I can install on a PowerMac G3 > (B&W)? I'm really looking to downgrade as far as possible. > The B&W Powermac originally came with System 8.5.1 this is the earliest OS that's supported. IN addition, this was a special version of 8.5, as I recall, so practially speaking 8.6 is the earliest retail version. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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
