Re-Install OS9 on OSX

[choobidoo]

My question is simple... when i got osx i decide to totally delete os9
but know i need it !!!

Can i re-install os9 on osx?
if yes how?
because when i want to boot it corks but don't install what can i do??
thnx

[symphonix]

- Back up your files, then
- Boot from the OS9 CD,
- Select the "Clean Install" option.

[Splinky]

Will OSX still be on the computer after the clean install of 9?

Question 2:
When you upgrade to OSX from 9, how do you go about keeping 9 on the machine? Is there a certain way to install?

[applemanuk]

Yes it will since 'OS9 clean install' option only installs a 'clean' copy of 9 without deleting anything. Your old OS9 system folder will then be renamed 'previous system folder.' It is advisable to keep your old system folder for a while but delete the finder and system files inside of it since your old system could re-activate (or bless) itself.

Answer to question 2: As long as the drive was formated as HFS+ and is in good working order, the installation of OSX won't erase anything. It's always a good idea to back up your work when installing OSX however because it does make changes to your Hard drives stucture.