installing system software from another computer

kitschnsink · kitschnsink #1 (**permalink**)

08-13-2006, 08:05 PM

Hi

I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible/how to install panther (which is on dvd) onto my g3 imac (which has no dvd drive) from my pismo.

Thanks,

Kitsch

macdillon · macdillon #2 (**permalink**)

08-13-2006, 09:13 PM

Get an external DVD drive

Graphite · Graphite #3 (**permalink**)

08-13-2006, 09:19 PM

if your iMacG3 has firewire (few do) start up your iMacG3 as a target from another mac and instal.

BlindingLights · BlindingLights #4 (**permalink**)

08-13-2006, 10:36 PM

i would say firewire target disk mode, but do G3's have firewire?

Otherwise buy an external USB DVD Drive.

Graphite · Graphite #5 (**permalink**)

08-13-2006, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlindingLights

i would say firewire target disk mode, but do G3's have firewire?

Otherwise buy an external USB DVD Drive.

very few do. but some do.

kitschnsink · kitschnsink #6 (**permalink**)

08-13-2006, 11:12 PM

Thanks to all who replied.

I should have included that buying an external dvd is not an option. I have a dvd on my pismo.

The g3 imac does not have firewire.

Hopefully someone will know if what I asked in my original post is possible.

Thanks,

Kitsch

Aptmunich · Aptmunich #7 (**permalink**)

08-14-2006, 04:37 AM

Without Firewire, I'm afraid you're out of luck! Sorry...

Ask around, perhaps a mate of yours has an external drive you could borrow? (It has to be firewire for the installation to work on a PowerPC mac though I think).

kitschnsink · kitschnsink #8 (**permalink**)

08-14-2006, 06:24 PM

Thanks Aptmunich

I guess I'll have to purchase it on cd.

Kitsch

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kitschnsink #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	08-13-2006, 08:05 PM Hi I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible/how to install panther (which is on dvd) onto my g3 imac (which has no dvd drive) from my pismo. Thanks, Kitsch
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Guest Posts: n/a	08-13-2006, 11:12 PM Thanks to all who replied. I should have included that buying an external dvd is not an option. I have a dvd on my pismo. The g3 imac does not have firewire. Hopefully someone will know if what I asked in my original post is possible. Thanks, Kitsch
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Guest Posts: n/a	08-14-2006, 06:24 PM Thanks Aptmunich I guess I'll have to purchase it on cd. Kitsch
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