On Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at 12:55 AM, Dale Goodvin wrote: > I have os 10.2 on my system. > > that's all. > > i have a epson 2400 which has software that will only work in 9. > > i have a "Imac OS 9 Install Disc (version 9.2.2) > > as far as i can tell if i try to install 9 after booting from 10, 10 > gets wiped out > > if i boot from 9 i can't install the scanner software because i can't > eject 9 cuz its the operating system > > so partitioning is the only other choice if i want both systems on my > computer. > > how would i do this.
actually, dale, you can install OS 9 on-top of OS X without a problem. it won't wipe anything out if you have a 9.2.2 disk. no need to partition. just boot to the OS 9 CD and run the installer. i do this daily. -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
