Nuke and pave means erasing the original HD - or at least deleting the system folder - and then fresh-installing the OS from CD, as opposed to installing the new OS over an existing one.
OTOH if you are getting the errors you described when actually *running* the Mac from the CD then something really screwy is going on. Is it an original CD or an /ahem/ backup? Zapping the PRAM a few times can't hurt - I usually do it 15 times on a single boot ie hold the buttons down till you have heard 15 chimes - and running Norton Disc Doctor or similar to check for corruption of your applications is probably a good idea too. >Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:06:38 -0400 >From: mikeyw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Arrgh!! New Mac User - 7600 >Message-id: <00e901c26986$0d999ba0$[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Jim - Thanks for the reply. That's what I've been trying to do all day. I'm >getting the errors now while trying to INSTALL a new OS when just booting of >the OS 9.1 CD - Yikes! >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Jim Arnott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > RAM-o-meter. Fresh install of the OS <nuke and pave>. I usually find > > extension conflicts to be the root cause. Nuke and pave fixes that... -- David Clae Gason, Secretary, Melbourne Wireless mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://melbourne.wireless.org.au "God picks up the reed-flute world and blows. Each note is a need coming through one of us, a passion, a longing-pain. Remember the lips where the wind-breath originated, and let your note be clear. Don't try to end it. BE YOUR NOTE." -Rumi, The Mathnawi -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
