On 4/26/05, Gregg Gorrie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > on 4/26/05 5:12 PM, John Hobbs at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > On 25 Apr 2005, at 23:10, sieg wrote: > > > >> When I then try to launch the OS instlaller, I'm told that "This > >> program > >> cannot run on your computer - see the documentation" > >> > > > > I think you will need a retail version designed to install on any Mac. > > Not one that came with a specific computer although I am sure that > > certain computers shipped with all rounder disks. Maybe someone else > > will let you know. > > good luck > > John > > I have had luck using an iMac OS9 installer disk on my Supermac, and just > noticed that the OSX installer disks I purchased from OWC were also iMac, so > you may want to hunt down a generic iMac installer disk. My guess is the > Powerbook disks were system-specific and won't install on your J700. > > -- > Gregg > >
I also have the OS 9.1 grey iMac installer CD and it has worked on everything from a 630CD to a PB 1400 to a B&W G3 along with several other Macs and clones in between. I have seen some eMac OS X installer disks that are universal also, but I have never seen an iBook or PowerBook install Disk that works on anything but what it was packaged with. -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
