I was recently given an a MAC Powerbook G4 I'm trying to load Leopard OS on it, the hard drive has been formatted using MacDrive 8. I also have an bootable usb with leopard on it, I checked through MacDrive 8. I plugged the usb in, held the option key down and started the machine, nothing happen the desktop is showing a refresh arrow and a directional arrow, the usb data light is just flashing. What should I do to correct this?
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Put a Leopard installation DVD in the slot, start up holding the "C" key down, then reformat the drive properly and install Leopard.
I don't know for sure, but I will wager that the computer you tested it on at your friend's house is an Intel Mac (and you have a PPC Mac). I'm not super familiar with the specifics of PPC vs. Intel installation, but I am wondering if there are two different installation DVDs and you have the one for Intel.
I feel a little uncomfortable giving you advice on how to install a pirated copy of Mac OS.
It is possible that OS 9 doesn't run on your computer because the computer came out after OS 9 did. If your computer is fast enough and has enough memory, buy a copy of OS X Leopard that is "Universal" or PPC (maybe a used copy on eBay) and install that. If your computer doesn't meet the recommended specs for Leopard than find a copy of OS X 10.4. You can identify what model computer you have and also what the recommended hardware specs are on Apple's site (http://www.apple.com/support).
It is possible that OS 9 doesn't run on your computer because the computer came out after OS 9 did. If your computer is fast enough and has enough memory, buy a copy of OS X Leopard that is "Universal" or PPC (maybe a used copy on eBay) and install that. If your computer doesn't meet the recommended specs for Leopard than find a copy of OS X 10.4. You can identify what model computer you have and also what the recommended hardware specs are on Apple's site (http://www.apple.com/support).
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Now that I received a genuine 10.3 panther DVD (2Disc) and put it in to load, at startup held down the C key. I was shocked at what I received a black scrolling screen with a lot of information I do not understand, hopefully somebody can help me. The black screen had to much in formation for me to try and type. I took a couple of screen shots that I am attaching.
Now that I received a genuine 10.3 panther DVD (2Disc) and put it in to load, at startup held down the C key. I was shocked at what I received a black scrolling screen with a lot of information I do not understand, hopefully somebody can help me. The black screen had to much in formation for me to try and type. I took a couple of screen shots that I am attaching.
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The first thing to check is the particular model of the Powerbook. Go to everymac.com and see what the original system (pre-installed) was for your model. Some Powerbook G4 models came with 10.4 pre-installed and will not boot from a 10.3 disk.