Subject: Re: HI JASON, WELCOME TO OPEN FIRMWARE!
To: Bill Squier <groo@old-ones.com>
From: Michael <macallan18@earthlink.net>
List: port-macppc
Date: 03/15/2005 14:27:31
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Hello,

> 	reset-all
> 
> Then it hangs.
> 
> 	However, if I reset the Mini, and drop into OF, and type:
> 
> 	boot
> 
> it boots.  Or if I:
> 
> 	boot hd:,\OFWBOOT.XCF;1 netbsd
> 
> it boots. (obviously)

That's a known problem with newer(?) OF versions - it initializes the screen only if it drops into command mode. Someone worked on a workaround, but I have no idea if he got anywhere - googling a bit and searching the list archives should help.

have fun
Michael

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