You need MacOS 8.5 to install 8.6, the system requirements should be the same.
If you can find OS 8.5 (or maybe 8.6, or is it just an update) on ebay for under $20 get it, otherwise do as others recommend and get OS 9 -----Original Message----- From: PCI PowerMacs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jason White Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 4:13 PM To: PCI PowerMacs Subject: I just downloaded the 8.6 update, but... As the subject says, I downloaded the 8.6 update, but the readme files aren't very clear as to what I need to use it. I'm referring to processor, RAM, HD space, etc, as well as what OS needs to be on the computer to begin with. I'm wanting to go from 8.1 to 8.6; I'm guessing this is a no go, but I don't see anywhere in the download that says what I do need to upgrade. I'm wanting 8.6 because that seems to be the minimun OS that supports USB. If 8.1 will or can be made to, I'd rather stick with that. (per my earlier USB post) Thanks, J White Buy American S.O.S. Save Our Steel -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/ > --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com --------------------------------------------------------------- -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
