Cant install osx 10.0 on my imac g3

Hi guys ive been trying all day to install osx 10 on my imac as i put a bigger hard drive in there and formated it useing the partition thing on the osx 10 disc after i do that i go to install but it wont pass the part where it asks where u want to install the software to but for some reason the hard drive is greyed out both my partitions are the same but i can instal mac os 9.2.1 with no problems any ideas as this is my first mac and i must say its a pain cause i cant use it at the moment

Apple Imac G3:
The problem you are experiencing is explained in the article Mac OS X: Disk Appears Dimmed (or "Grayed Out") in the Installer.
A couple of observations, if you don't mind. I note that you are trying to install OS X 10.0. I suggest that you don't even bother to install anything lesss than 10.2.2 or later. Earlier versions of OS X were essentially Beta versions, and will not perform as well. Your iMac will support up to Panther (10.3.9) natively, and with the help of XPostFacto you can install and run Tiger (10.4x). You can purchase universal installers from applerescue.
The 8 GB rule requires that you install OS X on the first 8 GB of the HDD. This can be a problem if you intend to use OS X for most of your computing needs, as you will have to have some things on a separate partition from your OS and Applications. Apparently there is a workaround that may enable you to install OS X on a larger partition. (Hold it, a minute guys!) Take a look at this thread to seek what I am talking about. Admittedly, the thread refers to a different computer, but if the WallStreet, why not an iMac?
Good luck.
cornelius
Message was edited by: cornelius

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