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Boot OS 9 on new PowerMacs?

MacBidouille posts instructions on how to boot OS 9 on the current PowerMacs.

MacNews.net.tc provides english translation:


    - Install Tinkertool

    - Make all folders visible

    - Relaunch the Finder

    - Insert the Restore CD 1 and click on '.images'

    - Double-click on OS9General.dmg

    - Copy the System Folder to your harddrive

    - Reboot.

Note: this is untested as far as I am aware. Use at your own risk, but post any positive or negative results.

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