[nharris]

We have a Powerbook Ti that came with Jaguar and a Powerbook Al that came with Panther.

I'm going to upgrade the Ti to Panther.

I am going to buy a new copy of OS X Panther for the Ti.

However I gather the OS X Panther sold today, unlike the copy that came with my Al Powerbook, does not include Classic/OS 9.

So, can I install OS 9 on my Ti from the original Ti discs after installing the OS X Panther that I will purchase?

Thanks for any tips.

[The Oracle]

when you install panther, you will be given options on installation--format install, archive install, or upgrade. if you do the latter two, your os 9 installation should be preserved. you won't need to reinstall it.

[nharris]

OP here.

I'm going to be erasing drive so can't leave OS 9 on. Well I guess I could reinstall either just OS 9 or OS X with OS 9 from the Ti install discs and then do an upgrade or an archive and install with the newly purchase Panther OS X.

I'm a beginner at OS X installs best procedures so appreciate the tips.

Thanks.