>I am currently running OS 10.2.8 on my iMac DV 400 >with 256 ram, but when I installed this OS I had to >wipe out everything on my hard drive first (short sad >story about passwords in OSX and locking my self out), >so 9 was no longer there at all. Is there somewhere I >can get OS 9.2 or classic? I still have the OS 9.2.1 >my iMac came with, but I dont' have the original OS X >disk.. I probably should have installed the 0S 9 first >and then OS X right? Can I download 'classic' >somewhere? thanks for your patience and any advice. >david
First, you can reset the password in OS X, so loss of a password shouldn't have forced a reformat/reinstall. Of course, that bit of info is a little late, but at least you know for next time. 2: "Classic" is actually the application that runs in OS X that lets OS 9 run. It is part of OS X. So you aren't actually after "Classic" as it is already there. All you need is OS 9. 3: If you have the install CD for your iMac and it has OS 9 on it, AND you can install just OS 9 (as compared to having to do a full hard drive restore of everything), then you can safely use it to install OS 9 onto your hard drive. You won't hurt OS X. The fact that you lack the original OS X disk for you iMac should be of no issue. The versions of OS 9 and OS X are not "linked". Install OS 9.2.1 onto your current hard drive that has OS X.2.8. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
