Pro Tools LE (Digi 001) - Mac

Ben Elder · From: La Crescenta, California, USA

Install OS on hard drive that ProTools is installed on?

I've got my old G4 MDD decommissioned from everyday/Internet use and am going to use it for ProTools (and perhaps other things.) I've kept one of the old hard drives (with all the essential programs, etc.) and added a second 500 GB internal HD where ProTools will be installed. I also have a slightly antiquated Digi 001 interface with PT LE.

This Mac has OS 10.3.9 on the main HD. I've been told I'd also need to install it on the HD where ProTools resides. Well and good, but I can't find the 10.3.5 disk and 10.3.9 upgrade disc. (10.3.9 is the highest OS that can run PT software that works with the Digi 001 interface--ie., 6.4 LE or below.)

Is installing OS 10.3.9 so essential that I should I bite the bullet and buy another set of OS 10.3.9 discs? (Or thoroughly tear up the house?)
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John Cipriano · From: San Francisco

What's the version of Pro Tools? You should be able to get the minimum system requirements (including OS X version) from that.

As far as having to install the software on the same drive as the OS, that'd be the first time I've heard of that. Usually if the software uses an installer package (with the cardboard box icon, as opposed to a DMG) it will let you pick where you want to install it.

I would begin the process of installing Pro Tools and follow the dialogs up until the part where it actually transfers the files. If you need to update your OS, you'll know before you get that point. If you don't get a choice of hard drive, you'll know that as well.

Sorry I can't be more specific but I don't have any experience installing Pro Tools. I've seen the Digi 001s and played around with them but that's about it.

Also, if you have 10.3.5 on a disc then you can download the combo updater to get to 10.3.9:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2464?viewlocale=en_US

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