Is my Mac OSX CD ruined?

[mrsir2009]

Hello,

I was going to upgrade my iMac G3 to Mac OSX Panther. I put the OSX Panther CD in my iMac and it spat it out. I had a look at the shiny side of the CD and it was covered in tons of little tiny white blotches. I don't know how it happened, the CD had been sitting in it's case for years...

I tried cleaning it with a dry cloth, then a damp cloth and neither worked. Is there anything I can use to clean the CD or is it ruined?

Thanks in advance!

 

[r.j.s]

Sounds like the plastic and metal are starting to separate. Have you been keeping it somewhere warm?

 

[mrsir2009]

Sounds like the plastic and metal are starting to separate. Have you been keeping it somewhere warm?

For the past year or two its been in a plastic case in my desk drawer. I wouldn't think it would be too hot in there. Plus there are about 10 other CDs and DVDs in there that are fine.

I guess if thats happened the CD is ruined, right?

 

[r.j.s]

I guess if thats happened the CD is ruined, right?

If that is the case, then yes, it's ruined.

I might be wrong, though, since I can't actually see the disc.

 

[mac88]

Try using one of those CD/DVD cleaner machines. I think you can get them for around $20. Good luck!

 

[mrsir2009]

Try using one of those CD/DVD cleaner machines. I think you can get them for around $20. Good luck!

Thanks, but I think the plastic has seperated from the metal. Ah well I'll just have to keep using OS9.

Thanks for such quick replies!

 

[r.j.s]

You might be able to find a cheap Panther disc on eBay - if you really want Panther.

 

[mac88]

Thanks, but I think the plastic has seperated from the metal. Ah well I'll just have to keep using OS9.

Thanks for such quick replies!

That stinks. Try eBay. You might be able to find one cheap.

EDIT: Sorry RJS, was typing while you posted.

 

[lewis82]

Well if you actually bought a license of Panther before, you might as well download it via bittorrent.

You don't buy the DVD but the license, so downloading a DVD and installing it is legal.

 

[pcs are junk]

IMO, old macs are horrible, ur probably better off buying a used mac thats like early 07 or something. its much better than panther, we have some 10.1.5 macs at my school, and theyre horrible! i cant do anything on them, oh and they also use internet explorer! like how outdated can u be!?