Subject: Re: Problem: OF reset
To: Rui Paulo <rpaulo@netbsd-pt.org>
From: Tim Kelly <hockey@dialectronics.com>
List: port-macppc
Date: 04/14/2005 09:19:54
On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:04:25 +0000 (UTC)
Rui Paulo <rpaulo@netbsd-pt.org> wrote:

> > I've used System Disk 2.3.1 on 7200, 7300, 7600 and AGP G4 models
> > without any problems. What problems do you experience with it?
> 
> It is unable to set Open Firmware variables.

There are only two times I've seen that - when the PRAM battery is no
good and when I don't hit "Save" after leaving the Advanced Options
window. Otherwise, I've never seen it fail. I never found a need to use
Bootvars because System Disk 2.3.1 was so reliable.

tim