>>> With the older systems, is there a key to hold down at startup to >>> get the choice of two >>> partitions on the hard disk to start up from? >> >> >> No. >> >> That can only be done on Macs that shipped with built-in USB, AFAIK. > > Not even that, the Lombard won't choose when holding the Option key. > For PowerBooks, it's the Pismo and on.
That's an Open Firmware feature, iirc. Might look here: http://bananajr6000.apple.com/ to get a bit more info, though a few links are dead and most sites stopped being updated a while ago, apparently. But you're absolutely right; this is not tied to USB support in any way other than contemporary coincidence. Ruffin Bailey -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
