On Monday, December 23, 2002, at 04:11 AM, John A. Ardelli wrote: > On Sunday, December 22, 2002, at 06:09 , Scott Strungis wrote: > >> Generally, these specialied install CDs are scripted to do a gestalt >> check >> on the machine before proceeeding with an install. I have used a Rev A >> iMac's install CD to do an install on a 5200LC. The trick is to root >> around and find the actual system installer icon rather than using the >> top >> level "Double Click here" installer. > > Hm. That's odd. I didn't have any trouble whatsoever using my flat > panel's install disks in my old iMac, and I didn't do anything > different.
Not all CDs do this. And a lot of iMac-and-later machines have the same Gestalt. Scott's 'rooting around' method is also not fool proof -- some Install CDs are picky, others are not. In the end, you are breaking the End User License Agreement by doing this even if it works. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
