In the beginning I had Tiger Server installed. I was using it as a file server, small web server and to SSH into. I compiled and ran a few programs via SSH like Gopher & Retawq, which are part of the old system folder now. Restoring the system means not having to go through the trouble of recompiling everything.

I first booted from the Tiger Server install CDs but the only option I had essentially was to format the entire drive (which I didn't want to do because of important data.)

Afterwards I tried with Panther install CDs and decided to do an A & I to at least get a bootable system. Now I find myself where I am.

For the time being I'm just going to try installing OS 9. Once vacation begins (next week) and I have some more time on my hands, I'll look into restoring the old system.