How do i partition using multi-disk install?

i've bought new hard drives for my ol' dual 800 quicksilver G4. it came with os9 and osX. i'm trying to restore using the original multi-restore disks that came with my G4, but with two partitions, one for each operating system. it doesn't appear to give me the option to set up partitions when i do the multi-disk restore. when i use the single disk to install each operating system, i'm able to select the option to partition, however, programs like itunes, idvd, imovie, are not installed when i use the single disc. of course i want to utilize these programs. is it even possible to partiton my hard drive with the multi-disk restore? and if not, how do i get all the programs on that aren't being installed?

Hi, shoot -
are you suggesting i use the single disks to create 2 partitions and install 9 and X on one partition. and then copy 9 onto the other partition? and then remove 9 from the partition that has both 9 and X on it?
Yes.
That will result in OSX being on one partition and OS 9 on another, which is what you described as your goal.
Yes, it is a clumsy way to get to a separation of OS's - but it is the only way when using the set of Restore disks.
The reason for that - the Restore disks do not install using a collection of files from which the installer chooses. Instead, the installer uses a disk image on the CD as a source - this disk image is an exact rendition of the hard drive's contents as originally shipped, and the only choice is all of it, as is.
On a stand-alone install disk, such as an OS 9 Software Install CD, the installer uses a rather extensive selection of individual files. It picks and chooses from amongst those in response to instructions it has been given - not only on what volume (partition) the install is made, but it also permits a Custom install which allows the user to adjust what is installed.
You might examine the contents of the OS 9 Software Install disk - those often contain additional software in the CD Extras folder, and in the Software Installers folder. These might include the items you're interested in - if so, you can install them as supplemental installs after installing OS 9.

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