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From: "David B." <"David B"@nomail.afraid.org>
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On 20/11/2018 13:57, nospam wrote:
> In article <aAQID.36614$sG.7727@fx16.fr7>, David B. <
> B"@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
> 
>> I'm interested because I am unable to boot my iMac into Safe Boot mode
>> by pressing down the shift key when starting or restarting my machine.
> 
> if only you were unable to boot it on a permanent basis.

Sadly, that's exactly what happened to my old iMac. I took it apart to 
see how well made it was. I've retained some parts but the case and 
internal wiring have gone to be recycled at our local waste tip.

I confess that I do like this new machine! :-)

-- 
David B.
(My ABC: Assume Nothing, Believe No one, Challenge Everything).