Krow Magnum wrote: >On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 09:17:17 +0800, CP Reyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>>Looking at OS 9.1 prices right now, not really interested in buying at >>>the moment, but for $26.99 on eBay, some guy's got Power Mac G4 CD's. >>>Does the installer on __[insert system name here]__ discs check to make >>>sure you've got that particular system or will it work on any Mac that >>>supports 9.1, say, my trusty 8500? >>> >>>-- >>>Colin >>> >>> >>Those CDs install specific codes on particular Macs they are sold with. >>Only the retail version of 9.1 will install on older Macs. >> >>Charlie >> >> >> > >There is at least one iMac (grey colored) OS 9.1 install CD that will >work on older Macs. > >It works on anything down to a 6200 that I've tried it on so far. And >it comes with iTunes and Appleworks which is kinda nice. > > Would the Wish I Were control panel be able to fool the installer or have Gestalts become obsolete?
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