for something this simple systems prefs > startup disk > restart. reset after the check. you could also boot in open firmware, cmd + f + option + o (letter o) and select your backup disk. best...jf
note: superduper is still not completely leopard compatible. On Jan 29, 2008, at 8:33 PM, Bill Micou wrote: > I hope it's stupid question time, cause have one. I have finally > started to get into the habit of backing up my mac. I use SuperDuper > and create a bootable copy. I have, from time to time, clicked on the > icon of the firewire connected external HD, and it opens up showing me > all of my files/ apps/ photos/ icons, etc. It 'looks' like it copied > everything, but i read about double-checking the backup to see if you > can boot from it. How do i start my mac using the ext. HD? > Bill M > > Sent from my iPod Touch _______________________________________________ The next Louisville Computer Society meeting will be February 26 at MacAuthority, 128 Breckinridge Lane. Posting address: [email protected] Information: http://www.math.louisville.edu/mailman/listinfo/macgroup
