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PB 3400c Mac OS 8 floppy disks
Name: OldDude Date: July 22, 2008 at 08:48:40 Pacific OS: Mac OS 8 CPU/Ram: 603e Product: Apple
Comment:
I had a PB3400c with erased HD and unable to re-install OS 8 cd as CDROM drive is faulty. I gathered that 3400 series have floppy disk images for complete restoration. Appreciate help to how to obtain these floppy disk images. Thanks
Name: OldDude Date: July 23, 2008 at 08:24:20 Pacific
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Alternatively, can I install OS via scsi port of PB3400c connected to another mac to use the cd rom drive? Please guide me through the steps. Any special scsi cable required?
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Response Number 2
Name: wackymacs (by Joshua Coventry) Date: July 31, 2008 at 13:02:51 Pacific
Reply:
The easiest way is to download disk images from Apple's website: here
Unfortunately, Apple don't let you download Mac OS 8. However, you can install System 7.5.3 and then upgrade to 7.6.1.
The other option (better for you) is to do a network install. Use a 7.5.3 boot floppy (from Apple's site at the link provided), and you should then be able to access the network from there. You will need AppleShare 3.6.5 or later to network install Mac OS 8.
Boot the PowerBook from the floppy. Connect it to your other machine using an Ethernet cable. Put the Mac OS 8 disc into the other Mac. You will be able to access it if you have AppleTalk activated and AppleShare.
I hope this information is useful in some way to you.
Joshua Coventry Mac dude
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Response Number 3
Name: OldDude Date: August 3, 2008 at 07:40:59 Pacific
Reply:
Thanks for info, Joshua. I will try as soon as I can find(borrow) another mac.
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