how do i disable the system start up sound

  1. on a powerbook g4 dvi ?

  2. First don't shut down the computer, put it to sleep.

    Second, if your must shut down, hit the mute button F3 before shutting down.

  3. This might be what you're looking for:

    http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/23141

    Thom

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