Time for a new startup disk for beige G3 - which one?

What is a good replacement startup disk [still using 9 GB it shipped with]? I'd also like to install a second internal drive.

Hi, Terry -
Your Beige G3 is one of the models subject to the 8GB limit. This is simply an item of concern, not one of hindrance.
Once you get the new drive installed, initialize it using OS 9's Drive Setup while booted to your OS 9 Install CD. If you are adding the drive as a second internal drive, you can use Drive Setup while booted to the original hard drive.
As part of the initialization process, partition the drive such that the first (top in the list) volume is slightly less than 8GB - 7.7GB is a safe size. Then complete the initialization. Be sure to select Mac OS Extended (also called HFS+) as the format.
If you're not familiar with doing that - Using Drive Setup
Then place OS 9 on the first partition. OS 9 is not fussy about where programs are, so those can be placed on the other parition if you wish. However, the machine will run a little bit faster if the programs are kept on the same volume as the OS.

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