I'm willing to upgrade my OS 7.5.5 540c to OS 8 and I'm not sure whether one of those OS 8.x install CDs that came with the G3 macs would work, or should I look for a more specific install set? I have a SCSI external CD drive...
My experience ... Sys/O.S. CDs for PPCs don't work well (if at all) w/ 680x0 machines !!
You would do better w/ a Retail/generic CD that will see the 540c for specific model SW.
A little more $$, but less problem ... usually ...
If you find an OS 8.0 for sale,(don't stop at 8.0) the 8.1 upgrade is free download ...
http://www.info.apple.com/support/oldersoftwarelist.html
about 2/3 down the page ...
In alternative, can I just upgrade (for free) to OS 7.6, or would I need to buy that OS as well?
OS 7.6 is not free ... the 7.6.1 upgrade is free for download considerably less RAM needed
Same page as above ...
HTH, Jerry
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