on 17/09/02 08:07, Herbert Goodfriend at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have installed OS X (10.1.5) and OS 9.2.2 on my Lombard. When I > try to re-start holding the option key, I do NOT get the choice of > operating systems; the computerjust boots into the OS selected on the > Startup Disk control panel/system preference. > > I have an iMac with same OS's installed and the option-restart works. > > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I think that this has something to do with whether your computer features "OpenFirmware" or not. The ability of selecting which startup disk at bootup time is provided by this little program that is stored in the firmware. Older Macs don't have this "OpenFirmware", as Apple calls it. I get the choice with my Pismo but not on my Blue & White G3 which is just slightly older than the Pismo... -Laurent. -- ============================================================================ Laurent Daudelin AIM/RV: LaurentDaudelin <http://nemesys.dyndns.org> Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] feeping creature n.: [from feeping creaturism] An unnecessary feature; a bit of chrome that, in the speaker's judgment, is the camel's nose for a whole horde of new features. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
