Can I install OS X from USB drive?

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I am thinking of buying a second hand EMac to try out a Mac as not used one before.
It was suggested here that it would be worth installing OS X 10.4 on it but the ones I have seen available only have a built in CD drive.
I was thinking of buying an external DVD drive to use - is this possible for installing an OS on a Mac?

Also, if it comes with 10.3 installed, is this able to be patched to .9 via updates or is it a new install?

Andrew
 
Hmm, bit of research suggests I would actually need a firewire drive if using external.
Have found out I could change the internal drive to a DVD though - anyone here done this?

Will post in hardware forum as going off topic now.

Andrew
 
You can definitely use a USB Hard Drive to install Mac OSX. Have done so myself on my macbook and a macbook pro.

Hold down option when rebooting to select the drive.

If you need specific instructions about getting an installable image onto the HD then my mail is in trust.

Cheers
 
Thank you both for the replies. I will have a look at the link posted and 'Gommsta' I may need to take you up on your offer for more instructions if/when I try it :)

Still deciding what level of used Mac to buy. Really basic and cheap G3 emac or spend a bit more and get something like an emac with a 800 or 1.2Ghz G4?
It's only for playing around with at this stage to see what a Mac can do.

Andrew
 
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