Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-07 Thread John-Robert La Porta
Hi everyone, I am in need of running 8.6 in a mix of Macs to maintain a level of transferability between several of them. I need to try and figure out how to run 8.6 on my iMac DV SE, but others have stated that it can only run the lowest system that it shipped with. However, DV SEs originally

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-07 Thread Jason Johnson
bject: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4 Hi everyone, I am in need of running 8.6 in a mix of Macs to maintain a level of transferability between several of them. I need to try and figure out how to run 8.6 on my iMac DV SE, but others have stated that it can only run the l

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-08 Thread 'Gregg Eshelman' via Vintage Macs
On 11/7/2015 7:26 PM, John-Robert La Porta wrote: Hi everyone, I am in need of running 8.6 in a mix of Macs to maintain a level of transferability between several of them. I need to try and figure out how to run 8.6 on my iMac DV SE, but others have stated that it can only run the lowest system

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-08 Thread 'Gregg Eshelman' via Vintage Macs
On 11/7/2015 10:35 PM, Jason Johnson wrote: If the imac DVSE came with 8.6, then 86. imac install media will work, but, and its a big but, it checks for the identifier that says its a mac of the specific model. This was true to even the performas of the early 90's. If its not the correct line i

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-10 Thread Charles Lenington
On 11/8/15 3:22 AM, 'Gregg Eshelman' via Vintage Macs wrote: On 11/7/2015 10:35 PM, Jason Johnson wrote: If the imac DVSE came with 8.6, then 86. imac install media will work, but, and its a big but, it checks for the identifier that says its a mac It may be a pain but temp install of hd to kno

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-13 Thread John-Robert La Porta
I will explain more carefully what I am attempting to do. The iMac works just fine, it always has. I'm the original owner with all the original boxes and CDs. I am trying to use 8.6 for compatibility reasons. Specifically, F/A-18 Hornet 2.0 will NOT work under OS 9, and I would have to take my

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-13 Thread 'Eric Hall' via Vintage Macs
r 13, 2015 10:25 PM Subject: Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4 I will explain more carefully what I am attempting to do. The iMac works just fine, it always has. I'm the original owner with all the original boxes and CDs. I am trying to use 8.6 for compat

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-14 Thread John-Robert La Porta
I agree, but I use my MouseStick II for the flight sims, which i don't think will work. I already use SheepShaver for emulation, too. -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our

Re: Trying to run 8.6 on iMac DV SE that shipped with 9.0.4

2015-11-19 Thread John-Robert La Porta
I found a different solution...unburied my old Rev. A iMac, runs 8.6 fine! -- -- - You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/neti