There is absolutely no difference between the 128k & 512k --- they use exactly the same ROM, except for a rev. version in some of the later 512ks, but even that is essentially the same. So, ithe INIT is definitely looking at RAM or system heap allocation. Also, I think Wish I Were runs on system 7 or later (not sure though). Thanks for thinking of it though!
> From: "Brandon Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: "Compact Macs" <compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> > Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 14:38:07 -0800 > To: "Compact Macs" <compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> > Subject: Re: HD20 INIT HACK FOR 128K > > Hi - > > If you're "investigating" the possibilities, you might also want to try using > Wish I Were to change the Apple system "identification" of the Mac 128K to a > Mac > 512K? > > I'm not sure that the 128K *has* a different system ID (my earliest working > Mac > is an SE), but if it does, and you suspect some original "marketing > misdirection", it would be worth a shot for sake of curiousity, ne? > > --- brandon davis --- > -- sacramento, ca -- > > ----- Original Message ----- > 14. HD20 INIT HACK FOR 128k > ------------------------------ > Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 11:22:41 -0800 > Subject: HD20 INIT HACK FOR 128k > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>> But I think Apple intentionally crippled the HD20 from loading on a 128k and > since the 128k uses the same 64k ROM that the 512k does (which loads it just > fine thank you very much), the ONLY thing the HD20 can use to differentiate > between the 128k and the 512k is the RAM. Either the HFS aware system, > finder, or the INIT itself (or any combination of the three), checks the > installed RAM reported by the system and if the value is less than 512k, the > INIT refuses to load. If anyone else has any insight into this I would > appreciate it. > > -- > Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
