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OS 9.2

I would like to do clean install of OS 9.2

I have CD for OS 8.5 for powerbook G3

what do you recommend?



Posted on Dec 6, 2022 7:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2022 4:34 AM

Hi,


Which exact PowerBook model/year?

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/index-apple-specs-applespec.html


A Mac OS 8.5 system CD (if working with your PowerBook model) would allow a subsequent (free) update to Mac OS 8.6.

Mac OS 8.6 Update: Document and Software


Mac OS 9.x. was not free. An appropriate retail version would be needed.

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Dec 7, 2022 4:34 AM in response to davejtan

Hi,


Which exact PowerBook model/year?

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/index-apple-specs-applespec.html


A Mac OS 8.5 system CD (if working with your PowerBook model) would allow a subsequent (free) update to Mac OS 8.6.

Mac OS 8.6 Update: Document and Software


Mac OS 9.x. was not free. An appropriate retail version would be needed.

OS 9.2

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