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Re: new installation



Peter Cordes said at ÒRe: new installationÓ.
[11/Apr/01Wed 22:24]

>  That didn't work for me, when I found myself in the same position.  I found
> http://www.netbsd.org/Ports/macppc/faq.html helpful.  They say that
> cmd-opt-p-r won't solve this, but the solution they propose works:  Turn off
> the computer, and unplug it from wall.  Remove the battery from the mobo,
> and wait 10 minutes.  This will reset your OpenFirmware settings.

Try holding cmd-opt-p-r until you hear the startup chime 3-4 times. Otherwise
the above instructions are right, except the cord should be left in the wall.

>  I need to find a mac serial <-> db25 adapter :(

Very common, my local electronics store has them.

paul

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