Re: DVD on Wallstreet

[Matt Halter]

I don't have my OS X handbook with me but I remember reading about a 
problem with OS 9 not being able to boot.  I don't remember the 
solution but I know there was one.  If I can get to my book tomorrow 
I'll send you the info.  In the meantime, I've had several computers 
with OS X not want to boot off the 9 disk.  A re-install(not a clean 
install) of X took care of the problem sometimes.  Also, try resetting 
the power manager and pram. A couple weeks ago my wife's Wallstreet 
wouldn't boot from anything and out of desperation I reset the PM and 
pram and got it to at least begin booting off a CD.  Can't explain why 
that worked, but may be worth a try if you haven't already.

As an aside--Most of my mac using friends feel it is asking for trouble 
installing X over 9.  They all recommend wiping the disk and starting 
fresh.  I was a doubter, but the more I see, the more I think they may 
be right.

Matt

On Sunday, August 31, 2003, at 11:59  PM, Krevnik wrote:



From: nick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

yes on both...it does mount fine....and work on other computers...and
before i installed os X on my computer i had os 9 working
perfictly....then (of course) it would boot into nine and onto a 9
cd...this only started now that i have os X on my HD...
Hmm, so you did install onto the Wallstreet with the CD before 
installing X?
Or did you use a separate CD? The thing is, if you cannot boot using 
the CD
you installed 9 with... then there is a problem with the CD or your 
CD-ROM
drive.

It does sound like your HD is going south though... the best way to 
check is
to boot off the 10.2.x Install CD and run Disk Utility, or from the OS 
9 CD
(Catch-22) and run Disk Utility.

- Adam

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