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system files for boot on zip/cd?
Name: gwi Date: September 30, 2002 at 00:33:21 Pacific OS: 9.0.4 CPU/Ram: G4/400MHz/ 256MB
Comment:
i lost my system cd and want a bootable media for my G4, sys 9.0.4
can i copy the finder, powerPcEnabler,... from the system folder on a different media and use that files for booting?
can i use zip100? (and what button to press at startup)
can i make cd for this with adaptec toast 4.0.1.1?
Name: Wayne Date: September 30, 2002 at 00:52:29 Pacific
Reply:
My understanding of this is that you can for instance, back up your system to CD. And if the system 9 folder is on that CD, you can boot from it by holding down the C button during boot,
Macsales.com has some 9.2 upgrade toOSX for great price. Comes with both OS92 and OSX.
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