On Tuesday, September 17, 2002, at 08:32 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > 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...
actually, it's not whether it has OF or not.... it's what version of OF is on the computer. All G3-based Macs feature OF, and even some of the 604 machines (9600, IIRC), but only more recent ones support the Startup Manager. -- 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
