If the install CD was packaged for a PMac it should work. The ones label G3 may work and I don't know about the G4. I do know the the ones labeled for iMac either will not install or if they do it is a flaky install and may or may not boot or run stable. After you do the install use the 'Software Update' control panel.
Fred.... Mike T. wrote: >Uhhh....so what you are saying is that if I find an iMac Software Restore >and a Software Install, that neither of these cds will allow me to set up >the OS on my older Powermac (be it 8.6, 9.1 or 9.2 with os9forever)? What >about ones labeled "Powermac G3 or G4"? I'm confused because the people >selling these disks (the "install" cd anyway) say you can do a complete free >standing version of that OS on any number of Macs. Again, I understand the >"Restore" cd is strictly for the computer it was bundled with to restore it >to factory condition, but the "install" cd doesn't work either? >................................Mike T. >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Frederick Silliman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "PCI PowerMacs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 8:29 AM >Subject: Re: OS 9.2.x on a pre-G3/G3-upgraded PCI Mac > > > > >>As long as it is a retail version install and not model specific (like >>iMac) you shouldn't have any problems... >> >>Fred.... >> >>Mike T. wrote: >> >> >> >>>Cool! Next question: Can I buy one of the "Software Install" cd's I see >>> >>> >on > > >>>ebay for PowerMacs or iMacs instead of the ridiculously expensive full >>>retail versions? Obviously, the "System Restore" cd's are for the >>> >>> >specific > > >>>computer it is bundled with, but what about the install cd's? >>> >>> >>> > > > > > -- 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/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
