The simple answer is that it can't find the startup disk. Either
there is something wonky in the disk directory (but the OS is there),
the disk has been wiped, or the disk is corrupted and repairable, or
nonfunctioning. If you have the system disks, you may want to start
up with them and try reinstalling the system software. Try inserting
a system cd and press the "c" key as the system is starting up. In
the alternative, I think you can hold down the option key at start
and choose the system cd with the arrow keys.
These machines will run OSX pretty well, at least insofar a basic
applications are concerned. You might want to get 10.4 (or a family
pack since you have two) for installation. While you're at it, get
yourself Disk Warrior. If the disk directory is bad, Disk Warrior
will likely fix it next time.
On Jul 21, 2005, at 6:13 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello all,
Just bought my first mac...actually I bought two. But to the
question: I
have a G3 B&W 350mhz with OS9.2 (so says the guy on ebay!). It
powers up but
won't boot. The screen shows a flashing folder with a question mark
alternating with a flashing folder with two faces(?) on it. ???????
It came
with the apple keyboard and mouse by the way. I figured this is a
good time
to go mac. I don't really know much about pc's so I won't have to
unlearn
much! Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Ed
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