J wrote:
> Listers, > > I need some help with a few questions. > > I am the owner of a iMac DV 400 and want to load OS 9.04 on a 5400/180. > Obviously the iMac install CD is beeping at me that it won't install on the > 5400. Is there a work around for this. I am the legal owner of the software > and the two machines. > > Thanks, > maxtek > Yeah, right.... There is a big difference between purchasing a Mac and getting the System 9.0 Software Restore CDs that come with it and purchasing a copy of OS9.0. The OS9.0 CD has files on it that will install the operating ststem on ANY Mac that will run it. It will install different files on different Macs.For instance, I just ran the OS8.6 installer on my 6500 and it put all of the ATI stuff and all of the television stuff on the hard drive because it recognised the 6500 ATI on-board video and TV/Video system. If I install the same system using the same OS9.0 CD on a 8600 or on a my Quadra 950 with the PPC Processor Upgrade Card I might get other stuff. The iMac Restore CD that came with your iMac has lots of stuff on it specifically for just your DV G3 iMac. It would NOT have the resources that your 5400 needs. Neither would your 5400 CD have the necessary resources to install a viable system on your G3 iMac. You need the universal real installer that will recognise any Mac that will run the System. M -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:imac-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:imac-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
