> Why do they do that to the machines? I'm buying a new computer, why > can't I install whatever OS version I like on it? It's not like I'm > trying to install the "no longer supported" OS 9 or anything. What > difference would it make to them if someone wanted to run Jaguar on > their machine, too?
Because new hardware=updated software. Every time Apple makes a new computer, they update the current version of the system to work with the new hardware and ship it with that. If they made it possible to run an older OS on new machines, they would have to use OLD hardware supported by the older system, which completely demolishes the point of buying a new computer. You wouldn't buy a new computer, only to find it uses old outdated hardware. That's basically why old systems don't work on new hardware. Andrew -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
