> I have just got a blank screen with no smiling mac as it stops booting.
Blank screen with a flashing prompt? I'd try resetting PRAM if you haven't already. I had a lot of trouble booting into MacOS X when I updated my beige G3 - kept on getting the old OpenFirmware prompt, but without the Keyboard working (so could not type any commands etc.) Usually, resetting the PRAM from a cold boot worked. The jump from Classic to OS X is scary. Well worth the panic though ;-) I realise you're in a slightly different situation, but it might help. M -- 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:mac-uk@mail.maclaunch.com> 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com