G3 B&W 10.2.8 won't accept 9 & rec. 8X superdrive DVD-RW DVR-106D

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Dearest fellow Mac users:
I hope I'm doing this right.
I've spent the last 5 days trying to find my problem on this site, not counting the last 2 weeks searching the net, and some of the problems seem similar but they're either slightly different or I don't understand the fix possibly both.
I have a Power PC G3 Blu&White Tower, Running 10.2.8 w/out OS 9, 350mhz, 6gb hard drive and 448mb of mem. I wiped the hard drive reinstalled all the original software OS 8.6 up to 9.2.2., my Uncle's version worked this way. Then I booted to my OSXv.10.2.3 and it insisted that it do a clean install and asked permission to begin wiping, so I let it and installed did the update now it's 10.2.8. Now I can't understand how to install 9 w/out having to partition the drive. I tried it but then it is not recognized by classic nor do I understand how to make it run. I noticed someone was asking to do this is there a benefit I don't see it. And I'd prefer to still boot to OSX. At what point do I update OS9 since I only have 9.0.4 bootable?
I guess I should mention that I'm disabled it limits my understanding and finances so I'm in a catch 22. I really am trying very hard to learn these things and enjoy learning, it helps busy my mind. My Uncle helped me purchase an internal DVD-RW DVR-106D 8X's burner from a G5 sold on ebay hence my attempt at updating. It's installed, replacing a CD player, and clear that the computer recognizes the burner and Patchburner confirmeed this BUUUUT it only plays CD's nothing else.

Ever greatfull for lifes insights sincerely:
Chris
 
After I posted my question a suggested thread on the same DVD106 burner showed up at the bottom of the page and albloom had the answer to the problem in the form of a link for firmware. Hal la lou ya it worked.
So now I only need to resolve the OS problem.

Thank again albloom sincerely :
Chris
 
If you're going to install OS 9 via the standard installer, you should do it before installing OS X. That's pretty much set in stone. And, if you're going to install OS X, you should update OS 9 to 9.2.2 before installing OS X. That's also pretty much set in stone.

You mentioned that the 10.2 installer wanted to erase and install. That's only an option, not a requirement. You should not have any trouble installing 9.0.4 followed by the 9.1 update and then the 9.2.1 update and then the 9.2.2 update. Then install 10.2 (WITHOUT erase and install chosen). Then update 10.2 to 10.2.8 using the 10.2.8 combo updater.

If there's something I'm not understanding about what you are doing, please let me know and I'll be glad to help. I've owned several B&W G3's and they have a special place in my heart. :-)
 
I'll give it another go but should I start with OS 8.6, it came with the system.

I'm not sure if your the same as myself but I have some bizzare attachment to my G3 I don't ever want to get rid of it. It's like a functional piece of art to me. I just don't know what I'll do if or when it becomes dysfunctional. Actually; I'm thinking of putting it in a window box shelf recessed into the wall and covering it with clear glass and surrounding it with a contrasting over the top gold frame one that's very elaborate maybe renaissance in style. OOO Ummm to much I think not. I've seen weirder things on the walls of museums. LoL

Thanks again Christopher sincerely:
Chris
 
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