Thomas Fowler tapped out this message on 3/19/2003 6:23 PM >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.
So buy a 8.5 CD and update to 8.6 free. That is all that computer can handle anyway. > I own OS X.1 (bought from a store) which includes >Mac OS 9.2.1. Return it and get your money back.. It's not any good to you. > 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? Nope. That is not supported either! Didn't anyone tell you this when they sold you an older machine? You can use a Sonnet card and run OS 9.1 and that's the end of the line. It's a lot nicer than X anyway! -- 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
