Is it possible to install Mac os 9 with my iBook g3 over usb adapter to the hard disk and then build it back in the g4 ?
So I think what you’re asking is if you can:
1. Take the hard drive out of the G4
2. Connect it to a USB/IDE adapter
3. Connect that adapter to a USB port on the iBook
4. Use the iBook to install a clean copy of OS 9 onto the G4’s HDD
5. Put the HDD back into the G4
Correct?
If so, the answer is probably yes, this should work, but there may be some caveats. The main thing is that you’ll probably need a copy/image of the retail release of OS 9. When you install it, make sure you select the G4 HDD as the target, and do a Custom Install and select a full install or “Software for any Macintosh” or something like that.
I’d give it a shot and let us know how it goes.