On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 09:17:17 +0800, CP Reyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Looking at OS 9.1 prices right now, not really interested in buying at > >the moment, but for $26.99 on eBay, some guy's got Power Mac G4 CD's. > >Does the installer on __[insert system name here]__ discs check to make > >sure you've got that particular system or will it work on any Mac that > >supports 9.1, say, my trusty 8500? > > > >-- > >Colin > > > Those CDs install specific codes on particular Macs they are sold with. > Only the retail version of 9.1 will install on older Macs. > > Charlie >
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