Maybe I should have made myself a little more clear. When I said "evaluation" copy, I meant that the computer was shipped with a running version of 8.6 installed, but that I did not have a license to use that software. It was installed by the seller to allow me to verify the computer works, and to delete it once I have done so. Standard practice when buying a used computer off auction sites. When I stated an old, used copy, I meant that it has been customized and patched for the previous owner and has a bunch of stuff that I don't want. I would like to start fresh. I own OS X.1 (bought from a store) which includes Mac OS 9.2.1. My idea was to install the OS 9.2.1 on the 8500 (probably not legal either since the license is for only one computer). I'm sorry about the confusion. The bottom line is that 9.2.1 won't install on the PM 8500. Is there a workaround?
Thanks Tom On Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at 05:57 PM, cbirds wrote: > Thomas Fowler tapped out this message on 3/19/2003 5:33 PM > >> I purchased a used 8500 off eBay that has MacOS 8.6 "evaluation" copy >> installed. I had bought a hoyle copy of OS 10.1 a while ago and >> thought I would install the OS 9.2.1 that came with it. I OWN that. >> Come to find out it won't work because it is designed only for G3 and >> above macs. Now I have this great computer with an old, used copy of >> 8.6 and no way out! Do I have to buy another copy of OS 9.1 just to >> be >> able to use the computer???? > > > There is no such animal as an "evaluation" copy of OS 8.6. If it's on > the > drive it should work indefinitely........where are you getting that > idea? > Hoyle does not make Os 10.1......? > When you say and old, used copy of 8.6, it doesn't make sense. I have > no > clue what you are talking about! > > I would simply buy a 9.1 CD or 8.5.1 CD and update to 8.6 which is > free. > > -- > PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished > Drives | > -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! > | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > PCI-PowerMacs list info: > <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci- > powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
