Re: Apple iMac G4/700 - Black text at boot

[Michael <macallan%netbsd.org@localhost>]

Hello,

On Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:23:41 -0500
me%jeremiahford.com@localhost wrote:

> I just installed netbsd 6.1.6 macppc on an iMac G4/700.
> 
> After first boot from hardrive, the console text is red, but as it nears 
> finishing the boot process the text turn black ((or invisible)) against 
> my black screen and I cannot see it.
> 
> If I log in ((simply typing into the keyboard with good faith that it is 
> correct)) I can log in.  If I hit the right commands and any red text is 
> called, I can see it.  But it is mostly black or invisible.
> 
> I can eject the cd drive & reboot the computer, so I know I am logging 
> in fine.  Just can't see text.
> 
> Has anyone run into this issue before?

What kind of graphics hardware is that? I assume some sort of nvidia?

have fun
Michael