Hi robject, 1. Have a look at http://macfaq.org/software/macos.shtml (see point 1.1.6).
2. The following (from my notes) might be of some help to you... How to format a System Boot Disk for a classic Mac (from within a Windows environment): a) Download the Network Access Disk image at http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/English-North_American/Macintosh/Utilities/Network_Access_Disk_7.5.sea.bin b) Use Aladdin's StuffIt Expander (Windows edition) to extract the disk image (look for a *.image file inside the unarchived folder) c) Insert your blank floppy (into a PC or USB floppy drive if you're running OS X), and format it as FAT (DOS) format (this is important to avoid later unreadable sector complaints) d) Download, install, and start up WinImage e) Open the *.image Network Access Disk image in WinImage f) Select Disk > Use drive B: (or whatever drive your [USB] DOS- formatted floppy is in) g) Select Disk > Write Disk h) It may say something like "format is not correct, do you want to reformat?" if so select Yes (or Format) g) It may take a minute or two, but the image should then be written to your floppy in HFS format h) You can open your floppy in HFVExplorer (if you've downloaded that separately) to confirm that the disk contains the system files needed i) Remove the floppy and try booting from it in your classic Mac. Worked for me! It took me a while to get this process sorted out myself, but hopefully it will save you some time. -recoverme.net On Sep 9, 11:05 am, robject <[email protected]> wrote: > I have gotten hold of a *brand new* Performa 630 ... however it has a > Russian OS 7.5.1 on it! And 7.5.1 install disks in Russian as well. > You understood me well: I am not Russian! > I have a Macintosh Powerbook (Leopard) and found out to my dismay it > is not able to handle HFS disk formats anymore. It can read, but no > longer write. So I am stuck. How do I create install diskettes? Is > there a utility than can format and write to HFS floppy disks (I have > a USB floppy disk drive, and I have plenty 1.44M diskettes)? > Thanks for any help. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
