Because when the G5 is installed via FW like that, it's not a G5 to the installer, just another drive attached to the host computer.
-- Bruce On Apr 19, 2011, at 9:04 PM, Goody2 <bon...@mailforce.net> wrote: > However, I don't understand how I could install the OS to the G5 via > another computer if it is not supposed to run on the G5. > -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list