----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Cordes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <debian-powerpc@lists.debian.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2001 2:24 PM Subject: Re: new installation
> > shutdown, boot up while holding down `command option p r' which will > > reset the nvram back to its default settings which boot only MacOS. > > 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. > > I need to find a mac serial <-> db25 adapter :( well for me it worked, and i just ordered a mac serial cable, but it will only be here in 4 business days, aargh. (ask you computer supplier for a catalog of cables and accessoires, it should be in there) it costed me 5 euro (approx 5 USD) but i am still trying to boot debian, i tried loads of things, but got into linux yet ... bruno
