Jeffrey Engle wrote:
> On Nov 14, 2008, at 3:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> >
> > I acquired a PPC G3 recently, and when trying to upgrade the OS to
> > 10.2.8 (from 10.2), the system asks for a password or phrase. I
> > called the previous owner, whose name stilla ppears on the box, but he
> > could not remember what to enter. He made a couple of suggestions,
> > but neither works.
> > Is there some way to get inside to reset or bypass the password?
>
>
> If you insert the install CD/DVD containing the OS into the optical
> drive, then start up your mac while holding down the "C" key, your mac
> will "start up" from the install disk and you can install the "new" OS
> without the password. Jeff
Unfortunately, as is often the case with used gear, all I got was the
'puter, kb and that was it. No disks or other accessories.
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