Here's the problem:

 I have gotten myself in quite a pickle! I got System X disks from a friend 
and just wanted to load iMovie (not upgrade) so I started clickling through 
the intstall windows to do a custom install of just iMovie - well no such 
luck. So I cancelled the install and restarted the computer - can you say 
"expletive!"

The screen came up white with the following "DOS" looking message:

bootr, unknown word
Failed to boot
Apple iMac Open Firmware 3.0 f3 built on 12/02/98 at 10:25:41
Copyright 1994-1998 Apple Computer, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
ok

So after I regained consciousness, I typed "boot" at the > prompt and it 
booted - switching to a screen that began "Loading ELF" and I didn't have 
time to read the rest. Anyway, I have run Norton, reinstalled the sytem 
software, optimized and still -- everytime I restart the stinking computer I 
get the same white screen and message.

Do you have any suggestions of ideas where I can find help if you are too 
busy??

I would GREATLY appreciate anything you can throw my way.

Sincerely,
SUPER Mac-fused!