Quoting Tim Collier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > If you're running OS X, I've found 2 ways that work well from the > terminal > 1) in terminal type sudo reboot...it then asks for your password and > after you enter it, it will reboot > 2) in terminal type sudo -h shutdown now....it then asks for your > password and after you enter it, it will shutdown > > These are sort of BRUTE FORCE methods but they work especially if you > have encountered a problem that is preventing you from > restarting......I found this when I was recently playing around with > a Blue & White G3 that I was upgrading. > > Hope this helps..... > > Tim > On Jul 15, 2005, at 5:39 PM, Kev wrote: > > > how do I force-restart my G3 iMac DV/400? I can do it by holding in > > the > > power button on the monitor for 5 seconds and then pressing it > > again, but is > > there a better way? > > > > Kev > > > > > > -- > > The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished > > Drives | > > - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on > > Sale! | > > > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > > > iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > iPod Accessories for Less > > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > > www.1800ipod.com > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Exterminate all rational though. > > > -- > The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > >
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