>> I'm upgrading from OS 8.6 to 9.1 on my PM 7300 with a Sonnet G3/400 >> upgrade processor. I need the OS 9x upgrade to run Toast Lite 5 >> which I need to run my CD-R/RW. I'm gathering a rather impressive >> set of CDs, I must say. >> > > I am also running 8.6 and want to upgrade to OS 9x to run InDesign. I > have a 9.2.1 disk and it won't install. Is this because I don't have > 9.0 or 9.1 or is this because I don't have a G3 processor > (9600/2300). I'm pretty sure it is a universal disk, orange 9 on > white, nothing on cd about specific machine. But it does say it won't > install on my machine when I try to install it. Also won't start up > from this cd with same message, leading me to think it must need a > G3 since it wouldn't be looking for an earlier system on start up. > Does 9.1 need a G3? > > Carolyn > You can run 9.X on a non-G3 machine. The 9.2.1 won't install without OS9.0 (or 9.1?) previously installed on the HD. Also, 9.2.1 wasn't desinged to run on an older 9600, so you can't even boot up from the 9.2 CD; to get 9.2 installed on an older PCI Mac, use "OS9 helper" (find it with a Google serach).
You'll need to aquire an OS9 install disk to use the 9.2.1 upgrade installer (with OS9 helper). I know, I found out, just like you, after I bought a 9.2.1 disk and it woulnd't install! I did get and install 9.0, and then used OS9 Helper to sucessfully install 9.2.1 on my 9500 a few months ago... ---Alex -- 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
