My experience was the same as Olivier's (2001 Powerbook G4, 667Mhz, Radeon). I did successfully install from the CD (both CDs) by finding my way through the graphical install on a severly distorted screen. --After you go through the install process 30 or 40 times, you can figure out what they are asking for. : ) Have not yet tried the BenH kernel.
Was wondering if anyone with Radeon has tried the Radeon-SMP Support kernel at: http://www.ppckernel.org/kernel.php?id=12 (I have not yet). Was hoping that between finding a kernel that supported Radeon and getting the new version of XFree86 I could get video working properly. If anyone has been able to accomplish this, with one of the new Radeon Powerbooks, I'd appreciate hearing the steps. Thanks! Darren Addy Web Specialist Information Technology Services University of Nebraska at Kearney Olivier Saint-Yves <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: cc: cooker-ppc-owner@linux-ma Subject: Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4 ndrake.com 01/21/02 12:42 PM Please respond to cooker-ppc Le Dimanche 20 Janvier 2002 22:54, vous avez écrit : > I'm trying to get Mandrake 8 installed on my Power Book, but I am unsure > of which video option i should use at the install prompt. > ~Robert french On my dec 2001 Powerbook G4 (667Mhz + Radeon + combo) with Mdk 8.0: boot CD and : install -> install hang because of ati radeon video card (normal, not in kernel) install-text (from cd) -> missing a lot of packages (never ask for 2nd CD) install-text (from HD) -> missing a lot of packages install-text (from net) -> falling in ftp time-out during packages install The only method to me was net-boot and install-net-text. But : yaboot don't install correctly Sol : boot open firmware (alt + cde + OF) type : boot hd:<your partition>;\\yaboot choose "failsafe" or "linux textboot" (otherwise aurora hangs). get and install "linux-benh-devel-2.4.18-pre4-ben0" kernel get and install Xfree 4.2.0 (or cvs 4.1.99) Final : box working with X (1152x768 16/24 bits), audio (except audio CD, someone have the soluce ?), DVD (sound not pretty good), usb mouse. I don't try yet internal modem, irda and airport. PS : I never succeed to install cooker. Olivier.
