After I posted this, I realized that I had disk 2 of Jaguar in my drive. I was able to boot from disk 1 and re-installed OS X on my main drive. No I did not hold down the option key, but I got by anyway. Maybe it's time for me to seriously consider getting a disk utility CD. Jim On Saturday, August 30, 2003, at 02:56 PM, Pat D. Stephens wrote: > I hope they answer on the list, I need this info myself. > > Did you hold down the option key when booting? > > Pat > On Saturday, August 30, 2003, at 03:45 PM, Jim Shimozawa wrote: > >> Hell: >> Could anyone tell me how to boot from a secondary drive? >> (It has OS 10.2.6) >> I messed up the user pref file in my main drive. >> I pressed the 'C' key while trying to boot with my Jaguar disk (1 >> of 2) without success. >> Thanks > > > ---------- > iBookList, a listserv for users and fans of Apple's iBook. > FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/iBookListFAQ.shtml> > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <ibook-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <ibook-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. > <ibook-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > ---------- > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon Digital Camcorders start at $799 | Free iBook! | > > iBookPlanet.com | Visit iBookPlanet.com for the hottest > | iBook News, Features, Reviews & More. > > RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 > Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at > <http://roadtools.com> > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only > $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! > <http://www.macresq.com>