2 May
2002
2 May
'02
3:49 a.m.
Now, first, let me ask: Might the control panel not
function properly
if it's not in the "control panels" folder? I've just got it setting
around on the drive, but it _seems_ to work. Not that I can actually
see the "open firmware" stuff to make sure it's actually doing anything.
If the control panel loads anything at startup (which I would guess it
might), then no, it will NOT work under OS 8 unless it is in the control
panels folder (and you have rebooted). But not all control panels load
anything, many just change settings read from someplace. Those kinds need
not be anywhere in particular. (but since you are having problems... toss
it in the CP folder anyway)
I assume you researched it already, so I won't get into asking if you are
sure the 7200 will go into open-firmware. I thought it predated OF. I
didn't think they started that until PPC's... but I'm not really sure
(and seeing as the 7200 is PCI, it is a good candiate to be an early unit
with OF).
I have tried to hit command-pretzel-o-f at bootup
Control-Command-O-F (the pretzel/cloverleaf/open apple is the command
key).
-chris
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