I'd bet the two computers have different ROM versions in them. It would be interesting to take the ROM SIMM from the 266 and put it in the 233 and see what happens.
Bob K. In a message dated 4/12/04 3:32 PM, Unsupported OS X wrote: >Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >From: Boris Herman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Panther Server on a Beige G3 (233 dud, 266 works!) >Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 22:47:14 +0200 > >Hi list, > >a while ago I complained about not being able to install Panther Server >on a rev. A Beige G3 (233 MHz). It would not install, would do kernel >panics you name it. I thought that the problem lies in Xpostfacto alpha >v.16 itself (since it is an "alpha"). So I put the Beige to an eternal >OS 9 use. Recently I acquired a Beige G3 266 MHz. Out of sheer >curiosity I put the exact same RAM into it and the same HDD I wanted to >install it on. I was surprised that the installation went smoothly and >now I'm a happy camper. > >My question is - how is the Beige G3 233 MHz (rev. A) so much different >from the 266 MHz version as to allow me to install 10.3 server there? >Has anyone else had similar experiences? I mean the technical >specifications are nearly identical (except the CPU speed). > >Regards, >Boris -- Unsupported OS X is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Unsupported OS X list info <http://lowendmac.com/lists/unsupported.html> --> 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/unsupportedosx%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
