darn I have various unix based computers, could one of these work? On Thu, 23 Sep 2004 19:06:52 -0700, "Clark Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > At 7:14 PM -0500 9/23/04, CJ wrote: > >Can I install Mac OS 10.3 on my iBook 500? The CD Drive is dead. I have a > >PowerMac 5500 with Ethernet and Mac OS 9.1 on it. Can I use this to install > >OS X over Ethernet? Maybe through open firmware or netboot (hold down "N" > >key)? > > > > No. Netboot requires an OS X Server or equivalent. > > Your best bet besides replacing the CD-ROM drive is a FireWire CD-ROM > drive. > > I've been doing this kind of thing lately trying to install OS X from > a master configuration disk. I had a couple of configurations that > required some "interesting" lashups. > > -- > Clark Martin > Redwood City, CA, USA > Macintosh / Internet Consulting > > "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" > > -- > 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 > --------------------------------------------------------------- > >
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