>Yesterday I was given an SE/30 that seems to be in very good condition. As >it is, it has some useful software on it and is running and booting system >7.1 just fine. >The problem is when it comes to networking. It has something called >"Timbuktu Pro, version 2.0" on it that seems to intercept nearly any change >I attempt to make to the network settings with a request for a "master >password". Of course, I don't know the master password and was wondering if >anyone knew a way around this or a way to defeat it. If worst came to worst, >could I somehow simply remove Timbuktu Pro entirely and thereby get around >it? >Glenn McGaha Miller
A couple of ideas here: 1..Booting with an OS 6.0.8 disk might fool it. 2..For this one you need a 2nd Mac, 68020 or higher, that has localtalk port: Get an OS 7 (any) boot disk and add ForceAtalk extension and JCRemote extension. Add JCRemote extension to 2nd Mac. When SE/30 boots the ForceAtalk extension will force the PRAM to a localtalk mode at printer port. The PRAM, having been changed, will cause a chime and a disk eject. Push the disk back in before SE/30 has a chance to try to boot from HD. On 2nd Mac the SE/30's hard drive will be available in Chooser. You can then retrieve any files that you want before nuking and paving the SE/30 HD. Both of the mentioned extensions can be copied from this disk: <http://home.earthlink.net/~gamba2/download/superbooter75.bin> BTW. this disk will do if the 2 extensions are moved out of the "Extensions disabled" folder into "Extensions folder. Gamba <http://home.earthlink.net/~gamba2> -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
