Apple-Option-Shift-Delete tell the Mac to boot from any System Folder that is NOT the one declared in Startup Disk. "D" means to use the internal drive (not helpful to you, but while we're on the topic of startup key combos. "N" means to use anything BUT the internal drive ***I might have "N" and "D" confused and reversed And while I'm on the topic for startup key strokes... Apple-Option-O-F Puts you into open firmware. At that point, type "mac-boot" or "shut down" Apple-Option-P-R Reset PRAM (and NVRAM if done from a shut down with at least 30 seconds of off time) Command Disable Virtual Memory for this boot (no status message) Option Gives you a choice of startup devices on first iBooks and all machines since. Command-Option Rebuild the desktop. (Don't bother holding until the END of the extension loading sequence - right after the desktop appears) Control Invoke Location Manager (must be enabled in Location Manager's prefs) "C" Boot off the CD of course! "T" FireWire Target Disk Mode (only for machines with FireWire of course) Caps Lock Invoke Conflict Catcher (must be installed and enabled in prefs) Shift Disables all extensions (a no-brainer, but figured I'd try to make this list definitive) That's all I can think of. Please feel free to add more if you know any. Cheers, Jay on 4/21/01 2:40 AM, Peter Liethen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > And here is the big question, would there be a way to force a 2400c > to boot from PCMCIA flash incase my system on the hard drive went > south to the point that it would hand during boot? Is there some > magic key combo? ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>