>on 9/27/02 12:02 PM, Andrew Butitta at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> >> Apparently it won't boot off of a Zip formatted with the iomega drivers. >> Unless the driver INIT adds eject support to an Apple-formatted Zip >> disk... >> > >Hmmm... Never tried that exercise with a Zip, but I've routinely booted off >Syquest carts. With the Syquests, you just have to make sure it's in the >drive and spun up BEFORE trying to boot the Mac. The only thing I'm not >sure on is the issue you mention, namely does the IOmega extension simply >load a driver into RAM (which I believe it may). But the other issue is >whether formatting with IOmega's utility will put a driver on the Zip! If >it doesn't then you have to go with something like Silverlining or HDT. >Both of these support ejectable media (although I forget if you have to >specifically tell HDT to put the driver on with the constraint that the >media is removable).
I did not try having the disk in before startup as you suggest with the Zip attached to the mini dock. However, I did try this at home using the Duo Dock and it would not startup. >BTW, if you're just trying to boot from the Zip as a temporary measure in >order to work on the internal drive, then you WANT it to behave like a >non-ejectable drive (i.e., you don't want your active System Folder >ejected). Once you have a working internal drive, just use the IOmega >extensions. I guess you could say that is now what I am doing. It's a little awkward, but it works. ---------- 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> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.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>
