MacOS 7.7 Prototype Drive Imaging

[Johnnya101]

I didn't even look close at the contents. I can see if it really is a true 7.7 install and make a toast image.

 

[jajan547]

I didn't even look close at the contents. I can see if it really is a true 7.7 install and make a toast image.

That’d be wonderfu.

 

[LaPorta]

That would solve tons of issues!

 

[Johnnya101]

Just checked, and unless I'm looking at the wrong one, the one on that drive is for 7.6...

 

[Phipli]

Its in the folder called a2c5. Sorry I'm not being more use. I've done nothing other than sleep work and the necessities for days.

Its a 7.6 installer with a 7.7 updater attached.

 

[Phipli]

Just checked, and unless I'm looking at the wrong one, the one on that drive is for 7.6...

 

[jajan547]

It’s been located sweet.

 

[Johnnya101]

Oh, that's where it says it. Looks like this version is before they even changed the what's new notes.

 

[jajan547]

Oh, that's where it says it. Looks like this version is before they even changed the what's new notes.

I noticed that I thought it was very odd.

 

[zefrenchtoon]

Found some fun in the system file using QuickLook on OSX

 

[jajan547]

That’s hilarious

 

[LaPorta]

gotta love those Easter eggs.

 

[jajan547]

gotta love those Easter eggs.

Apparently a couple of these guys and gals have patents.

 

[David Cook]

Since this is a disk image (rather than file copy), has anyone tried running undelete (like from Norton Utilities) to see if there are any other interesting files?

 

[Phipli]

Excuse the manic flashing. I did a clean install on a Performa 630 (68040).

Seems to work fine.

Should work ok on an LC 475, they are similar machines in some ways. Related memory controller and same processor at least.

 

[jajan547]

Wonderful, I am beyond happy to see it. I'm going to do this myself right now.

 

[jajan547]

Excuse the manic flashing. I did a clean install on a Performa 630 (68040).

Seems to work fine.

Should work ok on an LC 475, they are similar machines in some ways. Related memory controller and same processor at least.

How'd you do this just tried off a disk and can't get it to work same symptoms.

 

[Phipli]

How'd you do this just tried off a disk and can't get it to work same symptoms.

Did you do a clean install? I ran the installer application and created a brand new System Folder on the 630.

 

[jajan547]

Did you do a clean install? I ran the installer application and created a brand new System Folder on the 630.

I booted from a 7.5 image upgrade to 7.6.1 and then upgraded to 7.7. Did I do something wrong?

 

[Phipli]

I booted from a 7.5 image upgrade to 7.6.1 and then upgraded to 7.7. Did I do something wrong?

I just ran the 7.7 installer straight, while booted from another disk. I used the uncustomised install for the OS and Macintalk, but deselected everything else.

You don't need to install 7.5 or 7.6 first. It sorts everything it needs.