on 17/08/03 16:24, Mike Karthauser at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> You put a valid boot CD with OS X or OS 9 in, you hold down the C key >> and it >> doesn't boot from the CD ? > > yep. I've tried the osx 10.0.3 disk and the software reocvery disk that > came with the iBook. I've also tried the fault diagnostics disk that is > also shipped with this iBook. All produce the same results of the disk > spinning up and then the cd drive spitting out the disk all with the > flashing floppy disk icon on the screen. > > Is there a way to boot into single user / command line so i can run the > disk tools from there?
Is it CMD + S or something ? Best wishes Malcolm Cornelius - The Powerbook Fanatic www.pbfanatic.co.uk MSN Messenger - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ - 47738640 -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.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/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
