NO, when you install classic, you install a full version of OS 9. So as long as you have your software restore CD's, your good to go. And, yes Classic (OS 9) is an emulator under OS X, just like Virtual PC. -- Aaron Willems
> > I'm confused though. I thought Classic could only be invoked if a full > install of OS 9 were first installed. I guess I thought of Classic as > an emulator that wouldn't work without the actual full install of OS 9 > being on the hard drive. Does the "customize" option mean that the > restore disks contain a version of OS 9 to make Classic work? Again, I > guess I'm thinking that the emulator (Classic) can't function > independently from the full install of OS 9. > > So then i thought, if these machines ever need a clean install, will > Classic ever work if OS 9 were not first installed? I'm assuming the > lab still has copies of OS 9 on hand if need be. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> 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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
