is it the install-safe option at the yaboot prompt? Tried that with no luck :(
maybe im doing something stupid to boot it. when the boot: prompt appears im simply typing: install-safe <enter> so the line looks - boot: install-safe thanks :o) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Håvard Skinnemoen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <debian-powerpc@lists.debian.org> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:45 PM Subject: Re: Problem installing debian on Powerbook Ti > On Tue, Jun 11, 2002 at 12:30:41PM +0100, Jamie Heckford wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Im having trouble installing debian on my apple powerbook Ti G4. > > > > I d/loaded and can boot the latest install CD fine, I type install at the > > yaboot boot: prompt which then loads the > > kernel and ramdisk image. > > > > However, it then switches to a white displays saying: > > > > . . . ok > > opening display /[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ATY,[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ATY,RageM3p12B. > > > > At that point it hangs and doesn't get any further, the poweroff button > > stops working on the PB and I > > have to use the small reset button on the back. > > I remember I had to use the "safe mode" option when booting the > installer on my TiBook (third generation). When the install is done, > compile and install Ben's latest kernel, and it should work fine. > > Håvard > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]