Hi Funky..

Im a new comer to this forum and also to the mac.

Wat i came across was:

-u have to first select the disk utility and create image of the installation dvd(ul get a .dmg file).
-then select ur external hd, format it to mac extended(journaled).
-select restore tab and give source as the .dmg jus created destination will be ur entire external harddrive or its partition and hit restore.
-then select system preference and startup disk and select the external hd there and hit restart.
-now installation begins for the external hd similiar to installing from dvd.
-u will be thus able to install..
jus try this out.
As i said i'm a newbie here and this is jus wat i came across and haven't tried..


Maxrock