> quick question: can I install OS X from an iMac onto an iBook via firewire > target mode? My indigo clamshell winter 2000 iBook seems to have trouble > with its CD-Rom drive lately and I've had trouble installing OS X via the > usual method. > > I searched the Apple Knowledge base and I've seen no specific mention other > than one can *copy* files via target mode, not install OS software.
The only way I know of is Carbon Copy Cloner, or Synchronize! Pro X. Both will make bootable copies. Jim -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
