In a message dated Wed, 23 Oct 2002, William H. Magill writes: > There is a version file that gets clobbered which prevents the GUI from > starting up. > > /System/Library/CoreServices/SystemVersion.plist
Not my problem--the file I have and the file you posted match, but thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to try the DiskWarrior suggestion tonight--heading to the Apple store now to pick up a copy. Trey