>A quick question: >I have a 280c with a SCSI Dock adapter connected to an Apple Mini-Dock; the >SCSI Dock adapter is also connected to a properly terminated external Apple >ROM SCSI CD-ROM drive; inside, Apple OS 8. >I have never gotten this arrangement to boot; holding down the "C" key, all >I get are the chimes of death - doesn't the 280c allow CD booting? I know >SCSI concerns are NOT the issue; but can't figure out what is. Any thoughts?
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