On 11-10-2009 16:52, Linda Hungerford, [email protected], wrote:
> On Oct 9, 7:09 pm, Bruce Johnson <[email protected]> wrote: >> Apple differs from most intel-based PC's in that Macs do not have a >> BIOS, but instead use Open Firmware and EFI-based configuration. >> Nothing is stopping anyone from making an EFI-based PC. >> >> -- >> Bruce Johnson >> University of Arizona >> College of Pharmacy >> Information Technology Group >> >> Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs > > Still lurking mostly, but..... could you translate this for this > novice? Don't know this terminology, starting with BIOS onward. > thanks... > Linda H., learning as she goes Well, leaving up the translation and explanation to Bruce, I have a tip for you to start understanding: Besides the way of Google, goto: <http://www.acronymfinder.com/> and insert BIOS or EFI or..... Will give you a nice start of info. Jo Hissel --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
