JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) (06/11/91)
In short, what is the utility that lets you have them both on
one HD and switch between them? Thanks,
Kurt
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In article <91161.193911JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu> JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) writes: >In short, what is the utility that lets you have them both on >one HD and switch between them? Thanks, This appears to be the latest burgeoning utility zone; there have been roughly half-a-dozen utilities released to do this since 7.0 appeared. Look for SwitchBoot 1.1 (an INIT), SystemPicker (application), SystemSwitcher (application), Blesser 1.1 (older app that has been around for a while), and a couple of others. All seem to work well--SwitchBoot gets my vote because it runs at boot time, when I am most likely to decide which system I want to run today/this hour. -- | Paul E. Jacoby, 3M Company, 3M Center, 235-3F-27 | | Maplewood, MN 55144-1000 .-----------------------------------| | => pejacoby@3m.com | I'm afraid this is getting | | (612) 737-3211 | too silly! |
starta@tosh.UUCP (John Starta) (06/11/91)
JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) writes: > In short, what is the utility that lets you have them both on > one HD and switch between them? Thanks, System Picker allows you to choose the System Folder that will be "blessed" upon restart. It is writeen by Kevin Aitken of Apple Computer. It should be at ftp.apple.com and sumex. John -- John A. Starta Internet: tosh!starta@asuvax.eas.asu.edu Chief Technologist UUCP: ...ncar!noao!asuvax!tosh!starta Micro Orchard Co. AOL: AFA John; CompuServe: 71520,3556
jsf@sdbio2.ucsd.edu (Joann Furse) (06/11/91)
In article <91161.193911JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu>, JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) writes: > In short, what is the utility that lets you have them both on > one HD and switch between them? Thanks, Kurt There's a utility called System Picker which is available from the umich archives. If you want to get it from there, you'll find it listed as ut/syspick. Joann Furse
dolf@fwi.uva.nl (Dolf Starreveld) (06/12/91)
pejacoby@mmm.serc.3m.com (Paul E. Jacoby) writes: >In article <91161.193911JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu> JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) writes >>In short, what is the utility that lets you have them both on >>one HD and switch between them? Thanks, >This appears to be the latest burgeoning utility zone; there have been >roughly half-a-dozen utilities released to do this since 7.0 appeared. >Look for SwitchBoot 1.1 (an INIT), SystemPicker (application), >SystemSwitcher (application), Blesser 1.1 (older app that has been >around for a while), and a couple of others. All seem to work >well--SwitchBoot gets my vote because it runs at boot time, when I am >most likely to decide which system I want to run today/this hour. How about a system where, depending on whether you hold down the option key during a boot, you can select between two separate hard partitions to boot from? It does exist, it is called SCSI-Power, and it is available. The SCSI-Power Utilities package consists of several components to help to to get the most out of your hard disk. SCSI-Power features: * Allows the creation of any number of partitions on a SCSI disk. * Partitions can be mounted using a desk accessory or an FKEY. * Partitions can be protected with a password. Every partition can have its own password. A "Super User" password is possible as well. * The SCSI Power Utilities package uses one of the fastest drivers on the market. * Compatibility with almost every "normal" SCSI hard disk and every Macintosh computer. All hard disks employed in products of Apple Computer Inc. are supported, as well as a lot of other brands. See current list below. New disks are added when we receive them. * The driver supports disk drives with removable media, such as the Syquest* SQ555 or the SONY magneto-optical 600Mb mechanism. Cartridges can be partitioned and password protected. * User selectable interleave factor when formatting disk. Software suggests optimal setting for most disk/Macintosh combinations. * Allows to update the driver without losing any data on the disk. * Even the startup volume may have a password. This prevents unauthorized access to your computer. * Every partition has its own set of user-controllable options. * There is also a set of options at the drive level. 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derosa@motcid.UUCP (John DeRosa) (06/12/91)
JKT100@psuvm.psu.edu (JKT) writes: >In short, what is the utility that lets you have them both on >one HD and switch between them? Thanks, Yes, there are many utilities to do this (other netters have already answered this part), but beware........ A switch to Sys 7 causes your HD Desktop to be automatically rebuilt. Apple recommends that when you switch back to Sys 6, you must/should rebuild your desktop manually. A bit of a pain. Actually, we have a system set up with Sys 7 on one disk and Sys 6 on another. The users can then boot from whichever they like. I have seen no problems and have NOT been rebuilding the desktop between cycles. -- = Enjoy! = = John DeRosa, Motorola, Inc, Cellular Infrastructure Group = = e-mail: motcid!derosaj@uunet.uu.net, n1111@applelink.apple.com = =I do not hold by employer responsible for any information in this message =