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Why can't i install OS 9 in my imac while i'm running X?
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dockpipe
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Aug 10, 2003, 12:39 PM
 
so i installed OSX in my purple front tray loading imac and i now i want classic os 9 but the mofo wont even read my disk!

is there a "secret tip" to starting up a new non - clean install of this disk?
     
dockpipe  (op)
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Aug 10, 2003, 12:54 PM
 
must i press and hold down command c while starting it?
     
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Aug 10, 2003, 02:17 PM
 
Make sure you install 9.2, not 9.1.

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bradoesch
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Aug 11, 2003, 08:49 AM
 
Originally posted by dockpipe:
must i press and hold down command c while starting it?
Yes, and then you'll be booting from the OS 9 CD. From there the install should work.
     
   
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