Going backward with Operating systems can be tricky, because when 7.6.1 is installed it replaces the driver, and the new driver doesn't allow for an earlier OS to run. I have worked around the problem with Power Macs, but I have never tried it with something as old as this. What I do is this: I start the machine with an external CD and my 8.6 installation CD (here is the rub. Can this old computer startup with the 8.6 system?) I then erase the HD, and replace the driver with the older 7.5.3 (then upgrade later to 7.5.5), and install that system. I then restart the system again with the 8.6 CD. This is the key! After the startup the system will rebuild the desktop of Macintosh HD in such a way that it will work on the computer.
Anyway, that's how I do with with an old PowerMac or even some of my old 68K machines, but I have never tried it with something as old as you are working with. I hope this helps. Chuck On 12/20/03 9:49 AM, "david" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ???? how does one go from 7.6.1 to 7.5.5 ??? > > I'm a little concerned about going backward as the cpu > already has 7.6.1 > > & is working even though I haven't tried an internet > connection yet > > > I could use netsacpe & set Mom up with a yahoo account > & just pay $15 a month for her access > > > > Or maybe just buy a newer used I-Mac -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
