Hi, Malcolm! I just attempted to install (add) OS 9.2.1, starting up from the 9.2.1 disk which comes as part of the install set of OS X 10.2.
When I get to the screen which asks to choose a disk to install the OS on, the iBook's HD is not selectable. The message is: "This version of Mac OS 9.2.1 may not be installed over the system software on the currently selected volume. Press the "Options. . . " button to perform a clean installation." When I press the Options. . . button, I'm told: "Perform Clean Installation. Installs a completely new System Jolder that does not include your third-party extensions, control panels, or fornts. System software and application preferences are reset to their original settings." Malcolm, this message gives me NO indication of whether this installation will wipe out the installed version of OS X 10.3.8. What do you recommend I do here? Many thanks, stanton > From: Malcolm Cornelius <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: "G-Books" <G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> > Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 02:36:26 +0100 > To: "G-Books" <G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> > Subject: Re: ?: iBook G3 500 has10.3.9: Is HD wipeout needed to install OS > 9.2.2 / 10.3.9? > >> But, I need to use OS 9.2.2/Classic on this machine as well! >> Is it necessary to wipe the HD clean to install both operating systems? > > Nope. > >> What is the best procedure for me to follow? > > IIRC OS 9 install is completely separate from OS X, so long as you don't > reformat the HD ! > >> Will I then be able to upgrade the OS X 10.3.9 to OS X 10.4x? > > Yup, but you'll lose 10.3.x unless your disc is partitioned. > > -- > Best wishes > > Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic > http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk > > > > > -- > 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 > --------------------------------------------------------------- > -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
