On 2/4/06 12:14 PM, "Kevin O'Grady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just got a PB 1GHz laptop yesterday, and it arrived with only 10.3.2 > installed. I tried to get it to load OS 9, but kept getting a > flashing icon even after using my OSX 10.4 DVD to erase and install > OS 9 drivers. I read an article from Apple regarding this issue > (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61790), but I might > not possess the recommended install DVD (restore disk) among the ones > that arrived with it. Other than this glitch, I am very impressed > with the laptop. > Kevin - you saying you are trying to install OS 9. Are you trying to install OS 9 to boot into 9 or to run in Classic mode? At some point a couple years back Apple dropped OS 9 as a bootable OS and since then we've only been able to run it from within OS X. For this purpose the old OS 9 drivers aren't needed. david -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
