Can't install Panther

[geppetto425]

I just got a set of install disks for 10.3.7. I have a LaCie d2 CD-RW drive (the slot loading thing on the iMac doesn't work anymore) When I install disk #1 it does not show up on the desktop, and when I restart holding down 'c' it shows a folder that flashes a question mark in the middle.

I have an iMac DV (G3) running OS 10.2.8, with 576 Megs of Ram. I have an external HD.

 

[Ric]

Hi there and welcome,

first question, is the LaCie drive Firewire ?

regards

Ric

 

[geppetto425]

Yes it is Firewire....

 

[geppetto425]

PS I was able to install 10.3.9 from another set of disks I did not know I had..... Now I have a new question. All I want is iPhoto 5. It is supposed to be on those other set of disks, I assume it is on the third disk? and if so how do I go about installing it? Mucho gracias......

 

[Ric]

Hi there,

glad it's working !

iPhoto is on Disk 2 of the Retail Panther disks, it's iPhoto version 2.0

If you want iPhoto 5...then you have to buy it...it's part of the iLife software.

regards

Ric

 

[geppetto425]

More Panther problems, grrrrr!

Everthing was working fine until I decided to update iTunes. My IE favorites and Eudora mailbox addresses where gone and the blue screen was up. I fixed IE, turned it off and went to bed. This morning everthing is back to normal, ie; my normal screen saver is on, Eudora has everthing on it but when I check the OS it says my old one, 10.2.8 is operating, NOT 10.3.9!!! What the flip happened to it????

 

[Ric]

Hi there,

very strange !

How did you install Panther ? Did you do an Archive and Install ?

I've never heard of OS X 'rolling' back before.

Looks like you'll have to install again...

regards

Ric