After doing as much research as I have time for I'm thinking that I can get the printer's IP address if I 1) install OS 9 and Panther on the external FW drive I use for backups (I have disc images of 9 and its updates, and install discs for Panther), 2) boot from there in Panther (since I understand that I can't boot either iMac in 9 since they're Intel machines), 3) launch Classic, and then 4) fire up the Apple Printer Utility (or whatever it's called). That drive's about 85% empty right now so space isn't an issue, but I'm wondering about a couple of things:
A) Can I partition this drive without deleting what's already there? B) Would I need separate partitions for OS 9 and Panther? C) Is creating OS partition(s) even necessary? I probably wouldn't keep the OS stuff there long-term since I have no need for Classic, let alone 9, except for this (I hope) one-time issue. D) Would there be any reason to install OS 9 alone, then cart the drive and the printer to a friend's house who has a G4 eMac which could run 9 by itself? I'd rather not have to horse the stuff around but if the main strategy is flawed I can certainly do so. E) Can I install 9 from the images or would I have to burn discs and install from those? If there's anything I'm missing or forgetting, please give me a whack on the head. As always my thanks in advance! *************** Bill Spencer in Maryland IMac Core Duo 2.4 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard IMac Core Duo 1.83 ghz/1 g RAM/Snow Leopard --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
