G3 Won't Start Up/OS 10.4.3

[3djeff]

Blue/White Power Mac G3/400
OS 10.4.3

A couple weeks ago, I started having an issue with some Apple apps (Safari & iChat) where they would not open. I also couldn't do a software update. I then download the latest 10.4.4 update via the web and attempted to install it. It failed after going through most of the process. I then restarted the computer and now the computer stalls at the grey screen/apple/spinning gear and will not boot. I've tried starting from OS X.4 CD, but it will not. I've tried fixing by starting up in single user mode and typing "sbin/fsck/ -fy" but keep getting the following message....
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*Checking Catalog File
Invalid BSD Filetype
(4,0)
Incorrect size for file ZoomValues.strings
(it should be 0 instead of 149533581377536)
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I don't own Disk Warrior, and spending $75 on it would not really be worth it. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[nixgeek]

Is this a fresh install of 10.4.3? Remember that these older Macs need firmware updates to run Mac OS X properly.

Check here for the one corresponding to your Mac:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117

 

[fryke]

reset nvram, pram, try booting off the 10.4 DVD again holding down the "c" key.

 

[twistedarts]

G3's do not like tiger. I have one 233 and 266, Panther is as far as they would go and be reliable.
Good Luck.