[muglo] Re: Bootable OS 9 for used G4

  • From: Leith Peterson <leithriver7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: muglo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 11:52:18 -0400

Yes, it is a dual boot, Eric.  I'll check into formatting the drive from OS 10.

I couldn't find a startup disk on the 9.2.2 CD.  It includes OS 7 and 
8, as well as 9.

I have an external CD burner with the G4.

Thanks,

Leith

>s your G4 a dual-boot? If so, then you can format the drive from OS X.
>
>Have you tried the following:
>
>Insert the CD with 9.2.2 on it.
>Open Startup Disk.
>Select the CD if it appears.
>Restart the computer.
>
>Does your G4 come with a CD burner?
>
>On 09/06/06, Leith Peterson <leithriver7@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>  Does any one have a bootable version of Mac OS 9 they're not using
>>  for my used G4 (Power PC 7400) for sale or giving away?
>>
>>  I have Mac OS 9, but it's for my clamshell and can't be used on a
>>  different machine.  I also have a full version of Mac OS 9.22 but
>>  it's been burned to a CD with other sessions.
>>
>>  What I want to do is erase the OS 9 partition on the G4, but it
>>  doesn't appear I can do this unless I have a bootable OS 9 CD.
>>
>>  Please advise.  Thanks.
>>
>  > Leith
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