At 18:24 -0400 12/15/04, David Ricker wrote: >Is there a way to make the computer (a IIci in this case) ignore a system >folder? I'm thinking of archive files or another HD with a system on it that >I want to use but not boot from or confuse the computer.
If it's on another hard disk there is little need to disguise it. You can choose the startup disk with the chooser and it will be remembered, probably in parameter RAM. The worst that can happen is that your regular startup volume will fail and the box will boot from the secondary. Actually you might appreciate that. If you are booted from your regular startup disk you can use anything you want within the system folder of the secondary system volume. Your problem will be convincing certain applications that they ought to read, say, their preferences from the secondary system folder. One thing to try for that is to place an alias to the secondary preference file in the primary system folder. For some applications it will work. For semi-permanent disabling of a system folder in OS classic you can create a folder - I call mine FinderKiller - within the system folder and move finder into it. The system will not recognize - er bless - it. After system 8 or so it's possible to have two system folders on the same volume but it's not recommended. Use FinderKiller on one of them. -- --> There are 10 kinds of people: those who understand binary, and those who don't <-- -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
