That would be pretty lame if it was true, but, fortunately, it isn't true
Duo 2300C, sys 8.6, password security implemented.
Shift key at startup does NOT bypass the password requirement....
cheers-
Davis' Mac Works
>Yeah, just hold down the shift key (extensions off) when you start up the
>Duo and it should bypass the security feature. Then delete the security
>extension/CDEV, zap the P-Ram and you should be fine. I'm assuming this is
>the Apple security feature (dialog box comes up with a belted powerbook
>image)? However, starting up the Duo by holding down the "C" key should
>cause it to startup from the external CD-ROM and the 7.5 install disk,
>regardless of the software installed. This should also bypass any
>security. From there you can wipe the disk and do a clean install.
>
>Wally Eyman wrote:
>
>> I just bought literally hundreds of Duos (I think it was the whole
>> motorola Apple fleet - PB's/desktops,etc.). Now that I'm doing my
>> inventory I'm finding that most units have security and won't open. I
>> don't want the info just to be able to wipe the drive install 7.5 and
>> sell 'em. Fresh system install on CD will not do it. Norton off an
>> external drive won't do it. Anybody got an idea?
>
>
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