The option key doesn't work on my G3 either. May be that the earliest models don't and later ones do.
I have been able to get back to OS X by using the System Disk app, but I still can't via the Startup Disk CP. Thanks for the suggestions. Rick in Common Fence Point, RI -----Original Message----- From: G-List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David A Schwartz Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2003 12:22 AM To: G-List Subject: Re: Can't get back to OS X after booting in OS 9 > As regards the Option key trick, I don't think it works on Beige. Nor > does the X key. > > Rich The option key to boot into OS9 (when the Startup CP is set to boot into X) works fine on my beige G3/300 RevB ROM. I never reset the CP. I use 10.2.1 and 9.1 David S. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; 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/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
