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Re: PPC 6360 boot woes



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



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