I think there is a point there. Certain PM series Macs came with machine-specific CDs to install all the yonque for them.
In your case of the 6500: http://postimg.org/image/3yignkpox/ (Source: http://macintoshgarden.org/apps/macintosh-mac-os-76). But if you want 7.5.5, then poke around here (I think all the Mediafire links are dead but it gives you an idea what you're looking for): http://macintoshgarden.org/apps/macintosh-mac-os-755-update-755-pm-73869600-5500-6500-series That's the one you're looking for, if you're talking about 7.6.1. 7.5.5 -- there's a way of doing it that I can think of but you'll want to make sure you have a emergency floppy to boot the thing in case things go wacky. You'll also need System Picker 1.1a3 on hand (just get on of the Disk Tools floppies (PPC) and trash the stuff you won't need until it fits. Make sure it works first.) You can then try installing 7.5.3 for Any Macintosh and updating it but that sounds like something you want to do in a VM (Basilisk II) or another computer and copy the whole shebang over the network. On Monday, March 17, 2014 11:30:16 AM UTC-6, Louis Ciotti wrote: > > Just read that link below. This explains my problem getting 7.6 installed: > > I - These computers shipped with 7.5.5 and require the enabler with it. > These do not support Mac OS 7.6. They do support Mac OS 7.6.1. > > > On Sunday, March 16, 2014 3:39:00 PM UTC-4, Jordan Utolia wrote: > >> I was not aware of this. Good to know. >> >> On Sunday, March 16, 2014 12:37:33 AM UTC-6, Joao Encarnado wrote: >>> >>> The 6500 comes from the 5500... You talk about a "optional ethernet >>> card" so it must the card on comm slot. Those cards usually don't have >>> handshake so they can't link on modern switch/routers. You will need a old >>> ethernet 10Mbit hub to connect the 6500 and link it up to the router. >>> >>> Joao.) >>> >> >> BTW. System 7.6 doesn't have enablers. ( >> http://support.apple.com/kb/ta28948) Enablers were eliminated with >> 7.5.3. I would offer you Mac OS 8 on floppies but seeing that there are 27 >> install disks, I'd think you'd like to reconsider that CD drive. :) >> > -- -- ----- 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/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to vintage-macs@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to vintage-macs+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Vintage Macs" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintage-macs+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
