The invalid 68030 instruction that accidentally allowed the Mac Classic II to successfully boot up

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Summary:
- The article discusses a rare and unexpected bug in the Mac Classic II computer that allowed it to successfully boot up despite an "invalid 68030 instruction" error.
- The bug was caused by a specific combination of hardware and software that resulted in the computer bypassing the error and booting up normally, even though the instruction should have caused the system to crash.
- This accidental discovery provided valuable insights into the inner workings of the Mac Classic II and highlighted the complexities and unpredictable nature of computer hardware and software interactions.

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