on 4/26/05 12:12 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 > Years ago I was able to install 8.1 from a machine specific cd on my C600. I can't seem to remember how it went. It seems to me that I drug the system folder onto the drive where I wanted it installed. It shouldn't have been bootable, but it was. Or did I crack the tome somehow? Man, I'm sorry I don't remember. But I do know that it can be done.
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