Are you prepared for 13.3 or 9.1? – The Eclectic Mild Firm
Within the subsequent day or three, Apple is anticipated to launch the replace to convey macOS Ventura to model 13.3. That can assist you put together for this, I assumed it is likely to be helpful to revisit how we up to date simply over twenty years in the past, to Mac OS 9.1, as we did in 2001. While you’ve up to date Ventura, you’ll then have a helpful comparability.
Not solely did Mac OS come on CD-ROM, however it was fairly normal to put in solely chosen components of it. Among the many new options of 9.1 was assist for the burning of CDs within the Finder, and Finder assist for switching between open home windows. Nevertheless, we needed to look ahead to 9.2 in June 2001 earlier than having fun with important enhancements in efficiency, and Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah wasn’t launched till March 2001. That is how we put in System 9.1 when it shipped in January 2001.
What it does
You want to set up Mac OS 9.1 (or improve to it), and have a couple of onerous disk quantity out there.
What you want
Your Mac working no less than Mac OS 8.1, the Mac OS 9.1 set up CD-ROM, one onerous disk partitioned into 2 or extra volumes, or 2 or extra onerous disks.
Potential issues
Most issues come up when attempting to put in or replace Mac OS in your solely quantity, therefore it’s higher to have a couple of quantity out there. Just be sure you don’t have to improve your Mac’s ROM (test Apple’s assist website), and in case you do, carry out that first. Installations can fail for a lot of different causes: when you’ve got an older Mac OS on one other quantity, it will provide you with a fall-back while you type the issue out. You might also discover extensions and functions which might be incompatible with the brand new Mac OS. Be ready to chase updates as wanted.
Additional data
Full directions are given in an Acrobat set up information on the Mac OS 9.1 CD-ROM, with late-breaking information within the Earlier than You Set up file. Additionally test tech notes within the Apple TIL, at til.data.apple.com/ (now Apple’s Assist Knowledgebase here)
Guidelines
- Again every little thing up.
- Learn the set up information and launch notes.
- Utilizing the brand new Disk First Assist, test and restore disks.
- Replace onerous disk drivers.
- Run the installer, exploring choices.
- Restart from new Mac OS and configure.
Setting It Up
It is best to solely set up a brand new model of Mac OS on a completely wholesome and backed-up Mac. When you’ve made a whole backup, insert the installer CD and browse rigorously via the set up guide, the Earlier than You Set up file, and some other readme recordsdata. Then, open the Disk Instruments folder on the CD and run the brand new model of Disk First Assist.
After you have checked (and repaired) all mounted volumes, open the Drive Setup offered on the installer CD-ROM. Though the Mac OS installer will by default replace any disk drivers it might probably, one can find it greatest in case you do that manually first, after which restart your Mac, so the up to date drivers ‘take’.
As soon as restarted (you don’t have to begin up from the CD), run the installer, which is basically self-explanatory. When you’re updating a quantity that already has Mac OS on it, carry out a clear set up by deciding on this as one of many set up choices. It’s possible you’ll want to use the freeware Clear Set up Assistant to assist transfer outdated System Folder contents over simply.
Though latest installers have improved significantly, you must usually go for a ‘customized’ set up, relatively than simply accepting that really helpful. This lets you flick thru the parts to be put in, and to make sure that nothing necessary to you is missed out. Attempt to get these proper now, relatively than having to return later so as to add bits you forgot.
Don’t be afraid to test what’s within the Really helpful Set up for every part, both. There are a really giant variety of gadgets contained within the Mac OS 9.1 set up merchandise, a few of which you gained’t need, and a few of which you’ll miss. Take your time and browse these totally, or you might end up working the installer once more to find lacking parts.
As soon as full, use the Startup Disk management panel to pick the amount containing Mac OS 9.1, and restart. It’s possible you’ll discover you’re lacking drivers for important gadgets, equivalent to your Graphire pad. It’s wisest to begin off with ‘generic’ mice and a minimal of peripherals. Work your method via the Mac OS Setup Assistant, configure Reminiscence to your style, and away you go.
Reformatted from the unique, first revealed in MacUser quantity 17 difficulty 10, 2001.