i also have a 9600 and my apple os 9.1 Internal CD works fine i just dont use that computer i keep it in the attic as a spare but if you can find a Mac Os 9.1 Internal Cd that will work
On Thu, 20 Jan 2005 22:28:34 +0100, Andy G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > An answer, and a question: > > > > I seem to have lost mine, and need it. I was just looking and > > OtherWorld www.macsales.com > > has one for $35, but says it needs G3 (?). > > > > IS there really a G3 only installer? I need it to install on a > > 8500/G3 but it has no working system at the moment. > > > > Yes, I had a beige G3 266mHz desktop which came with a G3 labeled OS9 disc. > I later tried installing his on my 9600 and it wouldn't accept it. The error > was something like 'not compatible with this hardware'. I guess the > motherboard wasn't young enough. > If you've used an upgrade card there is still something in the hardware that > the installer detects as being part of the 8500. > > Mail me off list with your address and I can maybe find one of my old > 'spare' discs for you that I know works on a 9600. > > Andy > > > -- > 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/> > > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > -- Blake Hanes Aim: Kissmyash933 Yahoo: Knoppix20 -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
