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[tunedbytad]

Will OS 9.2.2 boot (w/o OSX) on the end of line 1.42 with image found here.
Just want to make sure i don't miss understand...

http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,2143.0.html

"Mac OS 9.2.2 For Previously Unsupported G4s (G4s that shipped OS X Boot Only) - ISO CD Image"

[FBz]

Yes. I think that’s what I used on a previous 1.42 MDD. Read this thread for more info:
http://macos9lives.com/smforum/index.php/topic,762.msg2634.html#msg2634

[Jubadub]

Another way to make it boot is to flash the NewWorld ROM of the FW400-only MDDs, I heard.

In any case, it ends up being a slightly-less good machine than other MDDs, as the FW800 port works at FW400 speed, and the 2 FW400 slots don't work, meaning the result is 1 less FW400 interface.

On the other hand, it is the best 32-bit PowerMac for OS X (10.1.5 Puma with a special kernel version ~ 10.6 SL alpha), which is nice for people dual-booting (not me, OS 9 only here).

[tunedbytad]

reporting back

budget acquired 1.42DP G4 MDD
boots and operates great on the Os9.2.2.

What I did
Booted working 1.25 SP G4 MDD in OS9
I loaded the (for non Supported machines) OS9 iso into toast
Then installed the OS9 (for non Supported machines) on a new fresh drive sitting on the MDD External Sata Card
installed drive into budget acquired 1.42DP G4 MDD
pressed the power button! BAM OS9 on a FW800