[X-Newbies] New external hard drive

[Randy B.Singer]

John McGibney said:

>1. Macs aren't bootable from USB drives.


That is a common misconception.  Several Macs were able to boot from USB 
drives under OS 9.  

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58430

And all Intel-based Macs can boot from USB drives.

http://rentzsch.com/tidbits/intelbasedMacBootIncompatibility





Randy B. Singer

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