can't get MAC to boot from CD

palutheranjpb · n00b Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 11

I have burnt the gentoo PPC64 cd many ways: using the disk utility on the mac, using another burner program on the mac, i even installed windows on my mac and tried using nero to see if that made a difference.

I have tried holding down 'C' when i reboot. It sounds like the MAC is reading from the disc but doesn't go into the boot disk. Just wondering if anyone else has run into this problem i'd appreciate some tips.

palutheranjpb · n00b Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 11

forgot to say some specifics. I have the newest iMac with leopard. using the wireless vs connected keyboard doesn't make a difference.

jmbsvicetto · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

Hi.

If you have a recent iMac, I think it should have an Intel Core2Duo. If so, you should be using the x86 or the amd64 live-cds.
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palutheranjpb · n00b Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 11

man do I feel stupid. You are exactly right. Thanks!