On Tue, 28 Mar 2000, Chris Tribo wrote:

>     True, but if memory serves, it uses the same video chip as the 9500 (OF
> 1.0.5 machines) If you see /dev/bandit/gc/viacude in dev / ls then it is
> likely the same problem as OF 1.0.5 is suffering from without the patch.
> This URL might be helpful
> http://www.netbsd.org/Ports/macppc/SystemDisk-tutorial/of105patch.html

Even if you don't have the video driver that Chris mentions, I'll bet
there are some OF patches in System Disk that will help with your SCSI
problems.

> > I just had a look at the tutorial Michael announced in the other mail
> > and it says It needs System 8.0 or higher - but I only have 7.6.1. So this
> > is a no-go anyway for me, isn't it?

Actually, this is a good point.  Apple has a 8.1 Disk Tools disk, which
has a minimal System Folder.  You might be able to use this.

<http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/English-North_American/Macintosh/System/Mac_OS_8.1_Update/Disk_Tools_PPC.img.bin>

I'm updating the System Disk tutorial page to include this info as well.

Good luck,
  -- MW