In a message dated 9/15/04 8:49:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>>Finally, I was successful at reinstalling OS 8.6, which does boot. But, >>I cannot boot from a CD, nor can I mount a CD. >> >>What happened? What can I do? >OS X probably messed up the PRAM, which is a known problem with X and the >Beige series. > >Execute a Cmd-Opt-P-R sequence for at least ten times, and you should >reset the PRAM enought to get back your devices. > Was thinking of something related when this came up, which is: I believe OSX alters firmware on a G3 Beige. Is it reversible or forever? Specifically if I wipe the drive after an X install/run & revert to OS9, is there something that's still left altered? Will it matter? Thx... BobT -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
