I think it would be a dream if you could create a universal OS 9 installer for every G4 model. It could be as simple as having a section in "Hotstuff" with folders organized by computer model (e.g., PowerBook Titanium, Aluminum, etc.), where each folder contains a custom-modified ROM and everything else needed to get the absolute best performance out of OS 9 for that specific machine. This site already contains vital information for such a project, but it’s currently quite scattered. It would be fantastic to have a single place where you could look up your specific model and find everything you need. If you could pull this off, it would be a dream come true for anyone who loves this operating system. Keep up the great work!

great minds think alike

agreed

goal: one consoldidated universal powerbook g4 installer that updates the individual rom and installs all features currently being worked on. this is awsome but way to fragmented for the average guy who gets a powerbook g4 and wants to use it to its max.

I was actually thinking along these exact same lines. I think the natural evolution of @DieHard's Universal Installer is a Mac OS 9.2.2 "Enhanced" Universal installer where you have installation options such as:

1 - Machine Selection: Choose your machine model from a drop-down list so that a recommended configuration of machine-specific base ROM and/or related fixes get installed
Example 1: select Mac Mini G4 (PowerMac10,1) and get the Mini's custom ROM, audio fix, and VBL fix installed automatically
Example 2: select 17" aluminum PowerBook G4 (PowerBook5,1) and get a custom ROM with working CardBus fix installed automatically

2 - ROM Builder: Choose custom ROM enhancements (if applicable) for your machine
Example: select USB 2.0 and eSATA enhancements for the FW800 MDD ROM

3 - Additional Features: Choose extra features to install on top
Example: select AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, and CPU Temp Monitor for a 17" PowerBook and have everything installed and working from the very first boot

This would streamline the entire installation process, mainly for the unsupported G4 models but even for earlier G4 models as well (titanium PowerBooks, older G4 Power Macs).

I can confirm it works on a PowerBook 5,5! I had mistakenly entered the wrong settings in the TCP/IP control panel. With DHCP enabled, and the "Airport Extreme" and "Airport AP Support" extensions loaded (it won't work without the latter), everything runs perfectly—Hotstuff, Classilla, the works. Great job, Bomb!

goal: one consoldidated universal powerbook g4 installer that updates the individual rom and installs all features currently being worked on. this is awsome but way to fragmented for the average guy who gets a powerbook g4 and wants to use it to its max.

Well it's not an extension (yet?), but inspired by UnexpectedBomb's question, here is an updated ROM that contains these sound changes for a PowerBook G4 12" 867 - just unzip (.bin files not allowed to attach here), then open the .bin w/ Stuffit Expander, move your current ROM out of the System Folder and put this one in. No more open firmware messing around!

ah, you´re right, the folders are emtpy.

2.0 is here since ever (nowadays under "/development/SDKs/") - but if someone can add 2.1 that would be great, as it has a relevant minor update. into the fileserver only please, it is not allowed to put it on the web.

the 2.3 OSX also contains the OS9, but it is not 100% the same as the OS9-only.

Okay, based on my experience after several tests, I managed to get it connected by keeping one of the three original Airport extensions—specifically, I kept "Airport AP support." If I disable all three, the computer freezes when I open the Airport Extreme control panel, forcing a restart. I entered the TCP/IP settings manually; upon opening the control panel and entering the Wi-Fi password, it connects and shows a very strong signal. Now I need to figure out which program to use to verify the internet connection—the HotStuff program isn't connecting. Maybe I should try Internet Explorer? It created two files in the System folder (they look like text files, but SimpleText says they are too large to open). I'm not sure how to send these files to you. I'll run some more checks over the next few days to see if everything is working properly. I'll keep you posted—and thanks!

That's great progress! You can attach your logs to a reply to this thread if you want. You could try using the Classilla web browser (works great in OS 9) and see if you can navigate to an OS 9-friendly website like http://www.macintoshgarden.org or something of that nature. If it connects and pages are loading at a snappy pace, you're probably good.

I'll try to determine what exact extension conflict might be occuring under the hood. Glad you figured out how to get a stable connection at the very least!

Okay, based on my experience after several tests, I managed to get it connected by keeping one of the three original Airport extensions—specifically, I kept "Airport AP support." If I disable all three, the computer freezes when I open the Airport Extreme control panel, forcing a restart. I entered the TCP/IP settings manually; upon opening the control panel and entering the Wi-Fi password, it connects and shows a very strong signal. Now I need to figure out which program to use to verify the internet connection—the HotStuff program isn't connecting. Maybe I should try Internet Explorer? It created two files in the System folder (they look like text files, but SimpleText says they are too large to open). I'm not sure how to send these files to you. I'll run some more checks over the next few days to see if everything is working properly. I'll keep you posted—and thanks!