On 6/12/05 1:03 AM, "chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Both 9 and X must remain within that first 8 gig partition. >> The ROM won't recognize that an OS is installed if it (or any parts of it) >> are outside of the first 8 physical gigs. > > Does this actually also effect OS 9? > > I've heard both yes and no, but I've yet to get someone that can tell me > either way from personal experience.
It's been a few years ago, but from what I remember it booted up fine the first time I started it (iMac 333, 20 gig drive) in OS X, then did an automatic update that moved some files outside the first 8 gig. After that, I would get the Kernel Panic screen during startup, then after a few more tries I just got the blinking ?. Then I found out about the 8 gig limit. I also recall that it's possible to partition the drive without erasing and reformatting. It simply moved all the files to another portion of the disc. Then I deleted both 9 and X. Next, I installed a fresh copy of 9 in that first partition, followed by X, and everything was fine after that. It just showed up as if it had two hard drives. Mind you, this was at least three years ago, so my memory of this could be a tad fuzzy... I got rid of that iMac two years ago, upgrading to a Snow iMac 500, so it hasn't been an issue since. Maybe at tax time next year, I can afford to upgrade to a nice used eMac, but except for not having a DVD drive, I'm pretty happy with OS X on my Snow iMac. The only reason I even want to upgrade is for a larger screen and a Superdrive, but they are still a tad pricey for my budget right now. But, like I said originally, if it weren't for just one program, I wouldn't bother installing OS 9 at all. I just wish someone would come up with a sound editing program for X that's as easy to use as SoundEdit16! Gerry -- "Grim, Grinning Ghosts come out to socialize." -- 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
