OS9 Retail CD and Update must not be confused

Many Clamshell Owners don't posess the original Software installation and restore CD (orange or grey) any more.
If you plan to install OS9 (some say they best OS ever) keep an eye out for the orginal white OS9 retail CD with the number 9 in orange. Beware! Only the CD with the phrase printed on the left side:

To start up from this CD, hold down the C key as the computer starts up

(at the bottom of the picture) is bootable and contains a full version of the operation system.
Bonus software such as AppleWorks, Bugdom, Nanosaur and Faxstf is not included.

The CD on the top of the picture has only a short remark on the right side:

Mac OS 9.2.1 Update CD

and contains no operating system, only update packages you can download for free at apple.com

Polls

I still use my Clamshell mainly for

	Text editing
	listening to music
	surfing the internet
	Admiration of design
	Playing retro games
	Computer learning for Kids
	programming

Quotations

The iBook's clamshell design is completely free of latches, doors, or flaps(not even a close latch), so there is nothing to jam, snap or break off. Equally brilliant was the addition of a flip-up carrying handle that's integrated right into the case design, so it's easy to pick the iBook up and tote it around.

David Pogue, Joseph Schorr- Macworld Mac Secrets (2001)