On Fri, Dec 30, 2005 at 03:25:11PM +0100, Ryan Schmidt wrote: > The operating system must contain specific code to deal with each > model of Macintosh. If Apple hasn't programmed support for a > particular Macintosh into a particular version of the operating > system, it's unlikely there will be a way to make it work.
<daydreaming> I do not think that is an entirely correct assessment of the situation. Apple always seems to insert code into the system software that will prevent the system from booting if it is an unfamiliar or unsupported that model. Other than that, it seems as though Apple reuses a lot of components over and over again (e.g. the ADB, SCSI, and serial controllers), and I have been given the impression that the video is entirely memory mapped on those old machines. So what I'm saying is that a determined programmer may be able to get System 6 to run on slightly newer models by disabling the boot-checks and ensuring that the system software knows where (in memory) to find all of those controllers. </daydreaming> Byron. -- System6 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> System 6 Heaven <http://www.euronet.nl/users/mvdk/system_6_heaven.html> System6 info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/system6.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:system6@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/system6%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deals www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
