right -- after the first 'mount -a' (there's no response -- you just get another command prompt), did you try the 'ln -s /private/tmp /tmp'? That was the point... mike On Thursday, January 16, 2003, at 01:44 PM, ivan melicoff wrote: > Started up and pressed command-s > this is my screen: > > Thu Jan 16 06:24:56 CST 2003 > sh-2.05a# mount -a > I get this as a response: > sh-2.05a# > then I type mount-a (without the space after 'mount') and get > sh: mount -a command not found > > > Also I saw some of the things you mentioned. > BSD root : disk0s5, major 14, minor 5 > devfs on /dev > > that is just before I get > Thu Jan 16 06:24:56 CST 2003 > sh-2.05a# > > ivan > > > ---------- > Check out the Cube email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/Cube.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <Cube-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <Cube-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <Cube-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your > Mac ISP > Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! > http://macinternetaccess.com > > T3Hub | 3 Port USB Hub weighs less than an ounce! > Dr. Bott| <http://www.drbott.com/prod/T3Hub.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml > > ADC Extension | Extend the built in cable of your flat panel by 10 ft. > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ADCExtension.html>