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Ok, I finally figured out that the #2 Install Disc that came with my Mini contains OS 9. I proceed to click on the installer icon, the process begins, and when I get to teh "Installation Type" step, things break down.
I'm looking at a list of Mac OS 9 types, broken down by language. Next to this column of types (English, Italian, etc.), is a column called "Action". In this Action column, for ever type of OS 9 install - it says "Skip". The file size in MB for each OS 9 install type is in the 3rd column.
I've selected my hard drive for the install. I select the English OS 9 Install from the 'type' list. it is highlighted, and displays in the dialog box below showing what's to be installed.
I click the install button, and it says "You cannot continue. There is nothing to install."
I blink. I blink again, and am at a complete loss.
Ideas: My mac mini has a 40GB hard drive. It has 5GB free. Is the OS X somehow not allowing the install to occur? The mac os 9 install only requires 300+ MB. I don't know.
I know I'm logged in as the admin. I know I'm using the right disc... but I'm just stumped by this.
Any advice/wisdom is greatly appreciated.
Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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