BSD subsystem

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BSD subsystem

I have installed a program in my iMac G3CRT 600MHz running Tiger 10.4.11 that requires the BSD subsystem. What??? The machine has been working flawlessly for about 6 months. I have "loaded it up" with software. I don't have the original install discs. I also don't have the Tiger install discs. (Loaned to a "friend" who never returned them and then moved away.) What can I do? I really would like to continue the use of this machine, AND use the program which requires this software. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

iBook G4 (late) 1.2 12.1" 30GB 256MB Combo, Mac OS X (10.4.11), Also have 2 G3 iMacs

Posted on Jun 14, 2008 8:32 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 14, 2008 8:54 PM in response to noeleo

What's the program?

As far as I know, the BSD subsystem is an integral part of the OS. I don't think you can install Mac OS X without installing it.

You need to have a set of Mac OS X installation discs handy so that fix problems.

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AxL

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Jun 15, 2008 5:59 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

Yes, it's possible to custom-install Mac OS X and choose to skip BSD subsystem as you'd skip also some languages and some printer drivers; or is it the one that's part of Developer Tools we're talking here?
Anyway,
there should be no situation where one finds himself without any install disc, especially for "loan" reasons.

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noeleo Author

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Jun 15, 2008 2:37 PM in response to AxL

Quote: "Anyway,
there should be no situation where one finds himself without any install disc, especially for "loan" reasons."

OOPS, my bad, and I'll never again loan a disk to anyone. BUT THAT STILL DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. What next?

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Niel

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Jun 15, 2008 6:01 PM in response to AxL

Yes, it's possible to custom-install Mac OS X and choose to skip BSD subsystem as you'd skip also some languages and some printer drivers; or is it the one that's part of Developer Tools we're talking here?

Not in Mac OS X 10.4. In earlier Mac OS X versions, the installation of the BSD subsystem was optional; it is always part of Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 unless manually removed, which may not be possible. Unless a specific error message appears on the computer stating that it is required, disregard that requirement.

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AxL

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Jun 16, 2008 5:42 AM in response to Niel

Thanks Niel for this Tiger+Leopard update.
Now that you say it, I remember it is now grayed during install, impossible to unselect.

Could it be in OP's case, that original version of Mac OS X on his Mac was Panther or earlier, with BSD subsystem unselected, and in this case, a further upgrade to Tiger (using a purchased installation DVD) would have kept the system as is, without BSD subsystem installed?

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noeleo Author

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Jun 15, 2008 2:36 PM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

The program is EchoMac. Thanks

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noeleo Author

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Sep 29, 2008 2:45 PM in response to noeleo

Still not answered, just marked.

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