On (05/10/04 10:25), Jason Pirok wrote: > Hi, > > I'm new to the list so I'll say Hi to everyone before I get started. > > First off I have a ppc 6360 that once upon a time, I installed netbsd > on. I removed macos completely and I''v got myself into a bit of a > pickle. > > It seems that I set the bootvars to boot-auto (or whatever the exact > syntax is) and now I'm having troubles getting into Openfirmware to > make some changes (I'm switching to debian which I'm much more > comfortable with). > > So what I'm asking help for is, HOw can I get back into Openfirmware? > (the command-option-O-F isn't working), and or, where can I find a > copy of a linux equivalent to bootvars. I've seen it mentioned on the > web as I've been googling for over a day now, but I haven't found a > package or the source. The name of it started with 'nvedit' but > that's not the whole name of the prog I saw. > > I'll stop rambling now and close with a thanks in advance for the > help. If there's anything within reason I can do to help someone just > holler. Hi Jason
Try restting the PRAM at boot time. As you boot hold down Cmd+Option+P+R Wait until the startup chime is heard two or three times and then release or try the open firmware combination again. HTH Clive -- Byte-Night 2004 ... helping the young homeless .. please visit: https://www.bmycharity.com/clive -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
