>So I recently got an older G4 (400 mhz AGP).  I also bought 10.2.4 
>install disks--originally from an iBook--that are supposed to install 
>on any supported machine.  It seems like maybe there's something wrong 
>with the install disks--I can't boot from them.  When I try to do so, I 
>get the Open Firmware screen.
>
>I'm pretty sure it's the disk and not the machine because it does the 
>same thing when I use my existing G4 (same thing--400mHz AGP).
>
>Any ideas?  Am I stupid, or is there no other way to install X without 
>starting up from the install CD?  (I've tried using startup disk and 
>simply starting up holding down "C" on the keyboard--same results.)
>
>Thanks!
>
>Joe

     Seems a long time ago that I installed 10.2 but I seem to recall the 
installer reboots for you - put the cd in and just launch the installer 
and try it....


     Pete




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