Install OS10.3 on G4/466

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maverique

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hi,

probably this is not the first question of this kind.
With my G4 /466 (OS9.2.2) I work basically with Logic. Now I would like to install, in addition, still OS10.3. Is there a step by step instruction how this is to be done?

A second HD exists which I have intended for OSX and have formatted in the format “extended” with Disk Utility of OS9.

My questions:
- What is necessary and important for prearrangement?
- Is there something to know when updating to 10.3.9?
- How can I switch over from a system to the other?
- Is there anything to keep in mind if I have to reinstall one of these system-software?

Thank you
Manfred
 
If you intend to install 10.3 on a separate, cleanly-formatted disk drive, then it's as simple as rebooting from the 10.3 Install CD and installing to that clean hard drive. Nothing on any of the other hard drive(s) will be touched.

You can use the "Startup Disk" preference pane (or control panel in OS 9) to switch between OSs.

Just pop in the 10.3 CD, reboot while holding 'c' (to force the computer to boot from the CD), then follow the steps to install Panther 10.3 on your clean hard drive. After a successful install, simply run Software Update over and over until no more updates appear, and you'll be running a fresh, stable, healthy, updated install of 10.3 in no time.
 
you need to look to see if you have updated the firmware. Because if you don 't the highs OS X will bw 10.2.8 I know because I have a 450/G3 imac and had not get the update for the fimeware. I found that if it's not done it will start up then it will tell you that it can install on your Mac. After it just fine. Chack out mactracker.cc there software will pont you to the right update.
 
Thank you for your answers but firmware update is not clear.
How can I check it before updating?
Could this firmware update then influence the system when -for some reasons(e.g. speed)- I will go back to OS9 alone?
Is the OS9 used by OSX?
I am sorry, but I am inexperienced a little bit in system questions. Do you have tips what books are helpful learning how to use OSX?
Thanks
Manfred
 
Just download the correct Firmware and follow the instructions to install it. If it's not needed, you'll be alerted.

You need the Firmware to install OS X.
 
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