"Gerald S. Abreu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >A scsi cd rom will work fine. But are you sure you want to install 9? >It's pretty slow on the 5300 but it can be installed and does work. > >HTH, > >Gerald >On Thursday, December 5, 2002, at 02:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >wrote: > >> Hello list >> >> � I'm pretty new to the Mac world so please bear with me. I just >> repaired a Powerbook 5300cs and so far it works great, but now I want >> to start doing the geek thing, home network , INTERNET, installations >> and the like. Problem is I havn't found a manual or any HowTo's. Can >> someone direct me to a good site with a lot of info on the 5300. Next >> how do I install Mac OS 9 without a built in CDROM? Can I use the >> built in SCSI port and connect a SCSI CDROM and install from there? � >> My first thought was to us a pcmcia ethernet card and connect to my >> PowerMac and share the CDROM, but the tcp/ip setup is password >> protected and of course I don't have the password. �So I want to >> install a fresh OS and go from there. >> >> Any information would be welcomed >> TNX >> Marty >> Hi Gerald
I got the low down on OS 9 and the 5300 and decided against it. So I'll go with 8.6 if I can find it. I do have a PowerMac G3 that came with the set-up CD, can I install the OS 8 from the G3 CD onto the 5300 and then upgrade to 8.6? Also is it possible(I hate to admit this) share my DSL connection from my WIN2K box with the 5300 so I can do the OS update online?? And how do I make a boot floppy?? TNX Marty __________________________________________________________________ The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
