> Does it matter if i install 8.6 from a CD on my B/W G3 onto the 2400c > in SCSI Disk mode? > > I did wonder if my current 2400c PRAM failure might be due to the > fact that I installed 8.1 using the aforementioned SCSi Disk mode > method. > > Maybe the installer puts code into the PRAM suitable only for the > machine the Installer is being run on - not the destination volume > machine - which in my case is a 2400c. >
Installing the OS on the 2400c via SCSI Disk Mode on the B/W will not touch the PRAM on the powerbook. However, it will install a copy of 8.6 with G3 specific code which your 180mhz 603e won't be able to handle. jake ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
