----- Original Message ----- From: "Shaun Krislock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Duo/2400 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 10:04 AM Subject: [Duo2400] External CD-RW: Bootable?
> Well, for a number of reasons, I've borrowed a friends external SCSI CD-RW > drive to use with my 2400c. It's a Philips CDD2000. I read someplace that > only Apple external CD-Rom drives are bootable, is that right? Has anyone > booted from an external non-apple CD-RW drive? Any hints on how I can get > that going? Thanks! > > Shaun in Vancouver. I've had somewhat mixed, but occasionally successful attempts by booting off something else and picking the CD in Startup Disk. Seems to depend on the SCSI setup, but it's worth a go. Scott Holder ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
