>Both 9 and X must remain within that first 8 gig partition. >The ROM won't recognize that an OS is installed if it (or any parts of it) >are outside of the first 8 physical gigs.
Does this actually also effect OS 9? I've heard both yes and no, but I've yet to get someone that can tell me either way from personal experience. I know it effects X. The only Mac I've tried it on, booted the first time with 9 on a 2 GB partition at the end of a 10 GB drive (I made an 8 GB for X, and tossed 9 onto the remaining 2 GB partition). After the first 9 boot, it failed to boot after that. However, it doesn't report the flashing ? like reports say happens when the boot OS is passed the 8 GB point, instead it drops into OF. X also drops into OF these days and won't boot normally (I have to issue a Mac Boot to get it to start). So I chalked up that machine to something else being wrong. I'm curious if the 8 GB limit really effects OS 9 or not. Has anyone put it to the test and knows for sure? -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
