endless spinning wheel, new drive and not liking macs much. pls help

[strevesy]

Hi smart people.

iBook G4
flashing smile and question mark at startup. boot from cd Use disk utility - local harddisk is not listed.
Failed harddrive.
replaced harddrive. (with much difficulty)

Picks up the new 80GB drive.
I formatted it.
I installed the OS from the supplied CD 1 of 2 - it never promted me for the second.

Restart. Grey screen with endless spinning wheel. One day if anyone reads this and would like to respond pls email me at bizznetmail@gmail.com.
thanks!

Boot from CD. Use disk utility. Disk is listed. Repair permissions. Repair disk.

Restart. Grey screen with endless spinning wheel.

Brand new install. ????

Help please. Please please help.

[old-wiz]

Is your install disk the correct one for that iBook? did it come with your purchase from Apple?

[strevesy]

Yes - the correct cd's shipped with the mac. I've reseated everything and am about to leave it on the road, inline with the front wheel of a big oncoming truck.

[old-wiz]

you might try taking it to the Apple store and asking them to look at it. Can't hurt to try.