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



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