Van Turner wrote: >I'm trying to install OS 9.1. The installer gives me an error saying that it >doesn't recognize the computer, to please use the software that came with it >or switch disks. The hard drive is initialized under the setup utility that >is on the OS 9.1 disk. >I will admit that the machine currently does not have a PRAM battery >installed. >Is this my problem or do I need the Apple System 7.5 disk for the >PM7500/8500 that came with the computer? If I need that, can anyone give me >an idea where to find one? >
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