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Linux on Mac
Name: Steven Date: November 30, 2001 at 10:19:03 Pacific
Comment:
I have Mac OS 8.6 installed on a Power Macintosh 8500/120. I just installed Linuxppc on a separate partition and set it to boot into linux. However, now that it boots into linux, there is a problem causing the computer to repeatedly ask for a reboot. Is there a way to have the computer boot back into the Mac OS?
Name: Steven Date: November 30, 2001 at 10:27:35 Pacific
Reply:
Nevermind, I fixed the problem by zapping the PRAM using the option-command-p-r sequence during the chord at restart.. The mac booted into the Mac OS fine after that.
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