Yep, not a problem. The PowerMac 8500 is supported by Apple to run any version of Mac OS from System 7.5.2 to Mac OS 9.1, including Mac OS 8.0, 8.1, 8.5, 8.5.1 and 8.6.
(of course, using 3rd party hacks such as OS9Helper and XPostFacto, its also supported up to 9.2.2, and even up to 10.4, just not by Apple
)
(of course, using 3rd party hacks such as OS9Helper and XPostFacto, its also supported up to 9.2.2, and even up to 10.4, just not by Apple
)