[edavis]

Ok, I think I remember right, that you should be able to boot from the Install OSX CD by restarting the computer and holding down the "C" key while it starts up. Correct?

I attempted this last night, and the computer would flash a folder and a "?" at me for a while, then just boot from the Harddrive.

Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

I even attempted to change the System Preferences to boot from the CD drive, but got the same results.

HELP!

[Detrius]

Does the disk work in another machine? Is it an official copy?

Weird stuff can happen when you copy bootable CDs.

[edavis]

The disk I am trying to boot from is my original Jaguar Install Disk 1. (From Apple, out of the purchased box, official Apple part no., etc, NOT A COPY OR PIRATED CD!)

I am also trying to boot from my original Tech Tools CD, but get the same result with it, the alternating folder with the happy Mac face, and a folder with a question mark.

I just ordered Panther, and it should be here early next week. If it doesn't boot, though, I won't be able to install it....BUMMER!

[edavis]

Well, I was able to boot from my original eMac software restore CD last night. It must be a problem with my Jaguar CDs...good thing Panther is in-transit!

[Detrius]

Originally posted by edavis:
Well, I was able to boot from my original eMac software restore CD last night. It must be a problem with my Jaguar CDs...good thing Panther is in-transit!

It could also be CD drive related. However, it is odd that you booted off the CD to install the OS and it doesn't work now.

[edavis]

Yeah, that really has me confused.

Anyway, Panther showed up Friday, and installed almost painlessly. I haven't really noticed any improvements with Panther yet. Maybe it will grow on me....