_______________________ > From: Cameron Kaiser <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:35 PM >Subject: Re: iMac G3 and PowerMac G3 (B&W) - lowest MacOS version that it can >run (without emulation) > > >> 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 earliest Yosemite will boot 8.5, but I wouldn't do anything earlier >than 8.6 on those models. >
Not to nick pick, but I pretty sure the earliest system is 8.5.1. I remember when I got my first B&W I was frustrated when it would not boot 8.5. However, no problem with 8.6 as you suggest. --glen -- 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
