Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
If the firmware hasn't been updated that may prevent installation. Tiger will require some level of update that may or may not be on the imac now. Here's the latest: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75130#English If it needs to be updated then you have to boot from OS 9 to do it. On Jun 16, 1:28 am, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:16 PM, Jane, (Portland, OR) wrote: So it DOES have Firewire and a Tiger CD copy would work. Yes, since it has Firewire it's an SE version, and the optical drive is certainly at least a DVD ROM drive, so that means your Tiger Installer DVD should work as is for this iMac. -- 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
G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. Does anyone out there have a Tiger install CD? Can anyone make one for me? Jane -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:01 AM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. Does anyone out there have a Tiger install CD? Can anyone make one for me? Make an image of you DVD and use Disck Utiliy to restore the image on a USB stick it will boot the G3 and install from it. JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA From TiBook 800 -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
At 4:01 PM + 6/15/2010, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. You have Tiger installed on a machine currently? If so, use CCC to make a backup of that to an external. Take the external to the iMac, and use CCC to slap it on the HD. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:34 AM, Dan wrote: At 4:01 PM + 6/15/2010, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. You have Tiger installed on a machine currently? If so, use CCC to make a backup of that to an external. Take the external to the iMac, and use CCC to slap it on the HD. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. If you're intention is to upgrade an existing system then if using the CCC method remember that Migration Assistant I think will be needed to make it kinda easy otherwise a 10.4 upgrade install is the safest and fastest, IMHO But if this is a simple total system transfer then CCC rules here. JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA From TiBook 800 -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:34 AM, Dan wrote: At 4:01 PM + 6/15/2010, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. You have Tiger installed on a machine currently? If so, use CCC to make a backup of that to an external. Take the external to the iMac, and use CCC to slap it on the HD. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. If you have an external HD, don't mess with CCC. Just use disk utility to image your Tiger DVD onto it, boot the iMac from the external, and install like you would normally. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
Another possibility is what I did on my G3. If you have access tp a MacBook, put the Tiger DVD in its drive and throw it into hard drive mode. Then hook it up to Your G3 via USB. At 4:01 PM + 6/15/2010, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. -- 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
G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
Lime iMacs can't boot from external HDDs, as they have no FireWire and booting from USB isn't supported on G3s. Matt Rhinesmith Sent from my jailbroken iPod touch -BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK- Version: 3.12 GU d- s: a C UL P L+++ E W++ N o K- w--- O++ M++ V- PS+ PE- Y PGP t+ 5+ X+ R+++ tv++ b DI+ D+ G+ e-- h-- !r y --END GEEK CODE BLOCK-- iPod touch 3rd Gen 32GB iOS 3.1.3 Spirit Jailbroken 600 MHz ARM CPU 256 MB RAM On Jun 15, 2010, at 12:30 PM, g3-5-list+nore...@googlegroups.com wrote: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 3:20 PM, Matt Rhinesmith wrote: Lime iMacs can't boot from external HDDs, as they have no FireWire and booting from USB isn't supported on G3s. There are two Lime iMacs, one without Firewire and one with Firewire (the SE (Special Edition) model). You're correct that this Lime iMac is likely without Firewire because it lacks a DVD drive, and all SE versions came with a DVD drive. While Apple doesn't support booting from a USB 1 port on a colored iMac or iBook, it DOES boot from USB 1. You use the Option key at boot to select the USB device and it boots fine, but slowly since it's USB 1. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 1:20 PM, Matt Rhinesmith wrote: Lime iMacs can't boot from external HDDs, as they have no FireWire and booting from USB isn't supported on G3s. Matt Rhinesmith Sent from my jailbroken iPod touch I beg ypur pardon I can boot all 4 of my iMac G3s with a 10.4 Tiger on a USB stick.:-) John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Matt Rhinesmith platni...@gmail.comwrote: Lime iMacs can't boot from external HDDs, as they have no FireWire Yup. That's why I specified using USB. Although as another poster noted, there are some G3s that have firewire. Mine does, for example :-) But I didn't use it, and didn't specify it in my post. and booting from USB isn't supported on G3s. Installing Tiger isn't supported on G3s either. Sometimes you need to do a little experimenting to see what works even though it isn't technically supported. Yes, you CAN boot from USB on a G3. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
Look in the archives and check my postings. You will see that I explained that all PowerPC macs with USB can boot from USB. (except for beige systems and powerbooks before the G3 era.) I have successfully installed Mac OS X tiger on a blue (not indigo) iMac G3 @350Mhz with 512MB of RAM through my external DVD drive. Not only that, it has no firewire. I used XpostFacto. At first i really did think that PowerPC macs could not boot from USB drives, as i first attempted this on my Summer 2001 Graphite (yes, with firewire) iMac G3. I thought maybe it didn't work because of a OF error or block, but I then realized all that time i did not start up pressing and holding the Option button. -- Sent from my Power mac G4 Sawtooth. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 5:31 PM, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: You will see that I explained that all PowerPC macs with USB can boot from USB. This isn't true. None of the G4 Minis can boot from USB AFAIK. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:06 PM, Kevin Barth wrote: Installing Tiger isn't supported on G3s either. This is a good point. If this Lime iMac doesn't have Firewire, the CD installer set won't really help because it will have the block against installing onto non-Firewire Macs, and won't run without minor modification. This is another reason to either clone the installer DVD onto a USB stick and then add the modified OSInstall.dist file so that it can install onto any non-Firewire Mac; OR use a clone of a previously installed System. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:17 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 5:31 PM, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: You will see that I explained that all PowerPC macs with USB can boot from USB. This isn't true. None of the G4 Minis can boot from USB AFAIK. You can boot the G4 Mini and all PPCs USB by powering up the USB drive first also you can boot via USB stick (slow but gets the job done) I booted my iMac g3s and all G4 machines both ways to prove the point. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:22 PM, John Carmonne wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:17 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 5:31 PM, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: You will see that I explained that all PowerPC macs with USB can boot from USB. This isn't true. None of the G4 Minis can boot from USB AFAIK. You can boot the G4 Mini and all PPCs USB by powering up the USB drive first also you can boot via USB stick (slow but gets the job done) I booted my iMac g3s and all G4 machines both ways to prove the point. AFAIK any Mac with built in USB will boot on it. PPCs and Intel's. I'm going to try one of my Wally's with a powered Card Bus, I'm thinking it'll also boot as long as the power is there. John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 6:22 PM, John Carmonne wrote: You can boot the G4 Mini and all PPCs USB by powering up the USB drive first also you can boot via USB stick (slow but gets the job done) I booted my iMac g3s and all G4 machines both ways to prove the point. I don't believe this is true. I've tried both the 1.25GHz original G4 Mini and the 1.42GHz G4 Mini with MANY powered up USB drives of all types, including both optical, HD and flash sticks, and none were able to boot on either Mini. Further, I've exhaustively scoured the web looking for any method to boot a G4 Mini from USB, and the only clue I ever saw was about using Open Firmware to manually force the USB to boot, which I also tried, and did not have success with. If you have a G4 Mini booted from USB please post a link to a screenshot as proof this works, and detail the exact OS and procedure you used please? -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:34 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 6:22 PM, John Carmonne wrote: You can boot the G4 Mini and all PPCs USB by powering up the USB drive first also you can boot via USB stick (slow but gets the job done) I booted my iMac g3s and all G4 machines both ways to prove the point. I don't believe this is true. I've tried both the 1.25GHz original G4 Mini and the 1.42GHz G4 Mini with MANY powered up USB drives of all types, including both optical, HD and flash sticks, and none were able to boot on either Mini. Further, I've exhaustively scoured the web looking for any method to boot a G4 Mini from USB, and the only clue I ever saw was about using Open Firmware to manually force the USB to boot, which I also tried, and did not have success with. If you have a G4 Mini booted from USB please post a link to a screenshot as proof this works, and detail the exact OS and procedure you used please? Oh Oh I may have taken something for granted in my Mini statement, I'll need to get one now and see what I can do with it. What would set the G4 Mini apart from the preceding machines? I went to the local Apple reseller and repair shop and they said I couldn't boot from USB or a stick until I showed them so I figured I could do it on any G4 and G3 with built in ports. I think I have at least one of every Mac except a Mini. I'll sure get back to this soon:-) John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
You know what? Don't explain a bunch of stuff to him that he might not want to know. It's helpful, i thank you for that, but he wants Mac OS X tiger re-installed on his system. i have a better idea. Pull out the HDD out of the lime iMac G3, put it in another iMac G3 (or how about I install tiger for ya.) install Mac OS X tiger on that iMac G3. Then, take the HDD back out put it back in the lime G3 and boot up Mac OS X Tiger! hooray! -- Sent from my Power mac G4 Sawtooth. -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 9:17 am, JOHN CARMONNE carmo...@aol.com wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:01 AM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. Does anyone out there have a Tiger install CD? Can anyone make one for me? Make an image of you DVD and use Disk Utiliy to restore the image on a USB stick it will boot the G3 and install from it. JOHN CARMONNE Will the iMac boot up from the USB stick/flash drive? I thought G3's could not boot up from a USB drive. After making the Disk Image, would I just drag it on to a flash drive or does it have to be installed on it? Also, 10.3 is currently on the iMac.. It's been a while since I have done an upgrade. So would Archive and Install till be an option? Jane -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 9:34 am, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 4:01 PM + 6/15/2010, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. You have Tiger installed on a machine currently? If so, use CCC to make a backup of that to an external. Take the external to the iMac, and use CCC to slap it on the HD. - Dan. Dan (and John), I have a back up of my G4 iMac running 10.4.11 using SuperDuper on a LaCie Firewire external drive. It is not exactly light weight! But the Firewire won't work, either. I still think the easiest solution is to find a 10.4 install CD. I don't need to have iTunes, iPhoto, Garage Band or any of those CD- hogging Apps. Jane -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 6:58 PM, Jane, (Portland, OR) wrote: On Jun 15, 9:17 am, JOHN CARMONNE carmo...@aol.com wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:01 AM, janespra...@comcast.net wrote: I need to install 10.4 on a G3 Lime iMac. However, I have a few problems to overcome. 1. I live in Portland, OR, and the iMac is in Las Vegas, where I will be visiting. 2. The iMac does not have a DVD drive. The Tiger install disc (disk) that I own is DVD. 3. I do NOT have access to an external CD drive to take with me. 4. I can't seem to find a Tiger install CD. Does anyone out there have a Tiger install CD? Can anyone make one for me? Make an image of you DVD and use Disk Utiliy to restore the image on a USB stick it will boot the G3 and install from it. JOHN CARMONNE Will the iMac boot up from the USB stick/flash drive? I thought G3's could not boot up from a USB drive. After making the Disk Image, would I just drag it on to a flash drive or does it have to be installed on it? No after the image is made use the disk Utility Restore feature to get it on the stick. And be sure to test it before heading to Las Vegas. That's how I do it. Also, 10.3 is currently on the iMac.. It's been a while since I have done an upgrade. So would Archive and Install till be an option? Jane Yes it will boot from the USB stick and Yes install and archive if you have the drive space. The stick will be slow so don't get antsy give it time it works pefectly. JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA From TiBook 800 -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 1:38 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Jun 15, 2010, at 3:20 PM, Matt Rhinesmith wrote: Lime iMacs can't boot from external HDDs, as they have no FireWire and booting from USB isn't supported on G3s. There are two Lime iMacs, one without Firewire and one with Firewire (the SE (Special Edition) model). You're correct that this Lime iMac is likely without Firewire because it lacks a DVD drive, and all SE versions came with a DVD drive. While Apple doesn't support booting from a USB 1 port on a colored iMac or iBook, it DOES boot from USB 1. You use the Option key at boot to select the USB device and it boots fine, but slowly since it's USB 1. Kris --- and everyone else who has responded (thank you!) --- I just got the specs for the iMac: Lime Green iMac Model: PowerMac 2.1 CPU Type: Power PC 750 (83.0) Processor: 400 MHz PowerPC G3 Memory: 512 MB SDRAM Hard Drive: 10 gig Ports: 2 USB Firewire 400 Ethernet So it DOES have Firewire and a Tiger CD copy would work. Jane -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 4:57 pm, Mark Sokolovsky coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: You know what? Don't explain a bunch of stuff to him that he might not want to know. It's helpful, i thank you for that, but he wants Mac OS X tiger re-installed on his system. i have a better idea. Pull out the HDD out of the lime iMac G3, put it in another iMac G3 (or how about I install tiger for ya.) install Mac OS X tiger on that iMac G3. Then, take the HDD back out put it back in the lime G3 and boot up Mac OS X Tiger! hooray! Mark, I assume that you are talking about my original post.Tiger is NOT on this iMac. It is now running 10.3. I want to install Tiger. I can't pull out HD and put in another one because I don't have the time, money or access to another G3 hard drive. I will be only be there for a few days. That would be great if you could install Tiger for me, but how would that be possible? Jane -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
Lime Green iMac Model: PowerMac 2.1 CPU Type: Power PC 750 (83.0) Processor: 400 MHz PowerPC G3 Memory: 512 MB SDRAM Hard Drive: 10 gig Ports: 2 USB Firewire 400 Ethernet So it DOES have Firewire and a Tiger CD copy would work. Jane A Tiger CD is kinda hard to find, I'd use the image on a stick or another way is a USB DVD drive, You boot the DVD from Startup Disk in OS 9, Trust me the stick is the easiest and cheapest way to go, I'm starring at a G3 iMac right now booted from a stick with Tiger 10.4 install DVD image on it. JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA From TiBook 800 -- 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
Re: G3 Lime iMac and 10.4 instal CD
On Jun 15, 2010, at 9:16 PM, Jane, (Portland, OR) wrote: So it DOES have Firewire and a Tiger CD copy would work. Yes, since it has Firewire it's an SE version, and the optical drive is certainly at least a DVD ROM drive, so that means your Tiger Installer DVD should work as is for this iMac. -- 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
