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G3 iMac - 2008/06/10 09:52Hi everyone I'm new to the forum so this is my first post. I have bought a G3/400DV slot loading iMac from a friend, i don't have the original boot discs and i am therefore unable to boot it up, do i need Classic to boot it up. Thanks
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Cacicedo
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Re:G3 iMac - 2008/06/10 10:32That kind of iMac can boot into OS 9 or OS 10, up to 10.4.11, so either kind of installation disk will work to boot.
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Re:G3 iMac - 2008/06/10 10:52Can i still get OS9?? The only OSX discs i have is a bundled version i got with my G5 iMac which doesn't load, or is the a way round it.
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Re:G3 iMac - 2008/06/10 15:10No way to use the G5 disks and you can still get OS 9 used (or new old stock) on eBay.
If you are near an Apple store or Apple dealer they would probably install OS 9 on it for free. Your iMac probably came with OS 8.6 pre-installed and they may prefer to install that OS but it never hurts to ask if they will install OS 9.
If you plan on upgrading it to OS X someday make sure you update the iMac's Firmware before attempting to install OS X. If not, you could lose the video and it's a real pain to get working again.
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monophoto
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Re:G3 iMac - 2008/06/10 16:14Thanks for your help and advice
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gerrian2
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Re:G3 iMac - 2008/07/15 15:33You may be able to install the OS X you got with your G5 by connecting your iMac to the G5 in Target Disk Mode. You need a firewire cable between them for that.
Re OS 9, post your Email and I'll contact you directly with an option.
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