Shirlbob2013

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Q: Can I Partition emac Harddrive?

I have a emac processer 1. 42 ghz power pc G4. I would like to partition the harddrive with os 9.2, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4, Can I do it ? I've tryed to install them but The start up hard drive won't recognize the partition when I do it so I don't know what to do.

Mac OS X (10.4.1)

Posted on Nov 29, 2013 9:51 AM

I have this question too

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A:

Your eMac can't boot into Mac OS X versions older than 10.4.

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Posted on Nov 29, 2013 10:27 AM

Q: Can I Partition emac Harddrive?

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by Niel,Solvedanswer

Niel Nov 29, 2013 10:27 AM in response to Shirlbob2013
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Nov 29, 2013 10:27 AM in response to Shirlbob2013

Your eMac can't boot into Mac OS X versions older than 10.4.

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BDAqua Nov 29, 2013 10:38 AM in response to Shirlbob2013
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Nov 29, 2013 10:38 AM in response to Shirlbob2013

Though it can run OS9 Apps in Classic emulation under 10.4.x
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Shirlbob2013 Nov 29, 2013 2:39 PM in response to Shirlbob2013
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Nov 29, 2013 2:39 PM in response to Shirlbob2013

Thank you for answering my Question. I assume that it will be between OS 10.4 and 10.6 OS systems.
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BDAqua Nov 29, 2013 2:47 PM in response to Shirlbob2013
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Nov 29, 2013 2:47 PM in response to Shirlbob2013

10.5.8 is the highest an eMac can install/use/boot.

10.6.x requires an Intel based Mac.
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