Any ideas for why an older G4, like a 400 or 500 wouldn't boot into OS 9? OS X (10.3.7) works both from several discs and several CDs. But no known Bootable OS 9 CDs, like repair CDs or OS 9 installation CDs work. Same discs boot other similar machines.
All I get is the dreadful "grey screen". I have tried to: Zap PRAM, Reset NVRAM, changed startup disc, the c key, Cmd-Alt-Shift- Backspace. It works as long there's an OS X System, but not with OS 9. A friend suggested that a reinstallation of OS X could solve things, but why would the HD affect the CD boot process? I kinda forgot how to diagnose the OS 9 boot process. Ideas are welcome. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@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/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
