Power macs use bootx so I guess the format function is complied into the install.kernel. I have Debian 2.2, I should have a look at how it works on a 68k. Installing linux seems alot just to find if a hdd is good or bad, I was hoping Craig might find a installer that would zero the drive for him without the need of a linux install. If the machine is a 68k mac, there's no other macs and no access to a wintel box with a scsi card you may, as a last resort install a 68k linux to use another set of tools just to format the disk. Fun for a rainy afternoon. :)
Scott Holder wrote: >Ah, I see. Probably not then, as in 68ks you have to boot MacOS first. If >you could get another boot drive on the system, then yes, you could get >into Linux and then format it. But you have to be able to get to MacOS >first to boot into Linux. Also helpful to have network/internet access on >the machine, as it makes downloading the necessary bits a lot easier. > -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> 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/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
