On Wed, Apr 13, 2005 at 08:36:27PM -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] crashed then rebooted iMac a few times then ... > -- got BLACK SCREEN with message in the TOP LEFT CORNER. > > MESSAGE READ: > > Ect/master.passwd:nosuchfileordirectory > Ect/master.passwd:nosuchfileordirectory > -sh-205b# > > Anyone ever see this - know what it is
Before we go any further, are you sure that what you have typed above is the *exact* message that you got? Could it have been eTc, rather that eCt (capitalisation added for emphasis)? What have you tried so far? Can you boot from CD, did this occur when you booted into single user mode (if you can)? Regards, Tim -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
