net-install
While trying to do an net-install I recieve the following message. Please wait, loading kernel... Can't read Elf e_ident/e_type/e_machine info boot:_ Anyone else have this problem? Stew any ideas why I'm getting this message? -Adrian __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com
Kernel panic message trying to re-instal - UPDATE
Hello everyone, I could finally install Mandrake!!!, I tried kernel vmlinuz. Not the 2.2 version, and it worked perfect. As the first time. Stew, I think I always tried the plain vmlinuz version, sorry about that. A couple of things after installation: 1) Selected GNOME as desktop enviroment. Didn't work with an user I created but it worked as root, why? After typed 'startx' It appears the blue screan, then gets back to the shell. Telling that X has been shutdown. That didn't happen with KDE. Do I have to configure something additional? 2) How to switch from GNOME to KDE? Via control center? logged as root? Thanks in advance, and have you all good evening. Regards Pablo
Re: Kernel panic message trying to re-install - Long -
Thanks for the reply Stew. Yes, I performed the installation using "Install Mandrake PPC 8.2 " script. Selected 2.2 the first time and now again. Checking my system folder: Linux Kernel folder wich contains: all-2.2.gz all.gz initrd-2.4.18-6.1mdk.img vmlinux vmlinux-2.2 vmlinuz-2.4.18-6.1mdk Bootx control panel and extension has not been copied yet. So I start the installer making double click on the Bootx which is located on the desktop folder>Mandrake Linux Install (is a folder but the icon is a star) My actual bootx settings are (after double click on the icon): kernel vmlinux-2.2 Ramdisk size 8192 No video driver (selected) More kernel arguments area: ramdisk_size=34000 automatic=method:cdrom text options: force scsi on (not selected), force video settings (selected), ram disk: all-2.2.gz. I hope these information gives you a picture of my actual system. Now I am gonna remove the vmlinux & vmlinux-2.2, from the system folder because they are duplicated in the pop-up menu. I will post further results here, any help is highly appreciated. regards Pablo --- Mensaje Original -- De: Stew Benedict [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pablo E. Fernandez L. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Asunto: Re: Kernel panic message trying to re-install Fecha: 16/03/2003 21:49:16 Mensaje: On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, Pablo E. Fernandez L. wrote: > Hello guys, > > I have decided to re-install Linux on my powermac 7600. After rebooting my > mac (contol-alt-power) My linux installtion found problems in the disk that > could not be repaired. > > I proceeded to format my hd, one partition for Mac OS (250Mb) and the rest > for linux (extra partition). > > Double clicked on Mandrake Install script, selected text installation, I > could never install under graphic installation. The installer boots, asks > for language, I selected spanish, (my first installation was in english). > The installer prepares the files to begin installation. > > And I got this message: > > "In second stage install > Kernel panic exception in kernel pc c01539a0 signal 4" > > What is that? I have selected Kernel 2.2, and all2.2.gz > Did you use kernel22 the first time? This is right at the start of stage2? If so, I doubt it's your hard drive, as the installer isn't even looking at it yet at that point. Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoft PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ppcFAQ.php3 IRC: irc.freenode.net #cooker-ppc Archives: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=mandrake-cooker-ppc&r=1&w=2
Re: Kernel panic message trying to re-install
On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, Pablo E. Fernandez L. wrote: > Hello guys, > > I have decided to re-install Linux on my powermac 7600. After rebooting my > mac (contol-alt-power) My linux installtion found problems in the disk that > could not be repaired. > > I proceeded to format my hd, one partition for Mac OS (250Mb) and the rest > for linux (extra partition). > > Double clicked on Mandrake Install script, selected text installation, I > could never install under graphic installation. The installer boots, asks > for language, I selected spanish, (my first installation was in english). > The installer prepares the files to begin installation. > > And I got this message: > > "In second stage install > Kernel panic exception in kernel pc c01539a0 signal 4" > > What is that? I have selected Kernel 2.2, and all2.2.gz > Did you use kernel22 the first time? This is right at the start of stage2? If so, I doubt it's your hard drive, as the installer isn't even looking at it yet at that point. Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoft PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ppcFAQ.php3 IRC: irc.freenode.net #cooker-ppc Archives: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=mandrake-cooker-ppc&r=1&w=2
Re: Nightmare installation on G3 beige
On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, Alex Horvath wrote: > Stew, > > how difficult would it be to add hfs or FAT32 support to the installer so > you could install off a hard disk in the machine ? > > I currently use FTP install, but it would be a lot faster to d/l the ISO, > mount it, copy the files to the local drive and install from there. > Fat32 - there are a lot of Macs with Fat32 partitions? It's a little late at this point to start tinkering with the installer, I'm about ready to release the final. Perhaps the next time around. I guess if you've already got the ISO, why not just burn it to CD? It's not a bad idea though, just adds a bit more to the stage1 installer. Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoft PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ppcFAQ.php3 IRC: irc.freenode.net #cooker-ppc Archives: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=mandrake-cooker-ppc&r=1&w=2
Re: Nightmare installation on G3 beige
Stew, how difficult would it be to add hfs or FAT32 support to the installer so you could install off a hard disk in the machine ? I currently use FTP install, but it would be a lot faster to d/l the ISO, mount it, copy the files to the local drive and install from there. Just a though. BTW, thanks for the info on URPMI - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "cooker-ppc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 8:49 AM Subject: Re: Nightmare installation on G3 beige Stew Benedict ha scritto: >On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > >There is no seperate installer for Old World machines. don't use the >kernel, nor all.gz in the .sit file, use the ones in /boot. I had not yet >updated the .sit file in RC1 (notice everything reference 8.2?). > > Ok. Lost time, so :-( > > >>- No other kernel in the disk can recognize my cd drive (only the old kernel) >>- no other kernel recognize the hfs partition to install directly from HD after >>a copy of the distribution >> >> > >Never has been able to install from hfs, afaik. > Yes, you're right: this option was possible with YDL kernel >I was able to CD install >on a 7600, after loading mesh. Loading? Uh, oh, have you loaded something? During the process install, the only loaded thing is: "INSMOD FAILED, retry?" Oh yeah, retry, retry... None modules can be loaded with the default kernel and his ramdisk :-( Anyway, my Cd drive is IDE... Ok, thanks for your answer, Stew.
Re: Keeping up to date
Bob, thanks, I have a couple of questions: First, how far back can you update from ? I have 8.2 would it be advisable to update to cooker ? Also, how do I do a local synchronize ? I have an FTP server, and would like to keep a current version if possible. Thanks, AH - Original Message - From: "Bob Sloots" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 6:28 PM Subject: RE: Keeping up to date > Alex, > > You can add a mirror as source for urpmi-updates, you could use following mirror: > ftp://ftp.sunet.se/pub/os/Linux/distributions/mandrake-devel/cooker/ppc/Mand rake/RPMS > with ../base as hdlist-location. > After defining a new source (using rpmdrake or urpmi.addsource) you can update your local urpmi-database with: > "urpmi.update " (for instance: "urpmi.update Cooker") > and after that: > "urpmi --auto-select" > and everything installed on your machine is updated. > Unfortunately the mirrors are not 100% consistent, so some missing packages you have to download from Stew's webspace > (http://people.mandrakesoft.com/~sbenedict/cooker-ppc) and install manually (using rpm -Uvh ... (maybe also using --nodeps)) > > Personally I synchronize nightly to my own (local) ftp-server, and update the day after (after creating new hdlist-file). > > Bob (not Stew) > > -Oorspronkelijk bericht- > Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Alex Horvath > Verzonden: woensdag 12 maart 2003 23:51 > Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Onderwerp: Keeping up to date > > > Stew, > > I installed Cooker Beta 2, and would like to know how to keep it current (I > assume that there are incremental builds between ISOs). > > Can you give me a play-by-play on how to keep the system up to date ? I > have seem URPMI on the lists, along with some talk of mirrors, but I don't > know what I'm supposed to do with them. > > Also, could you post the recommended system requirements for 9 ? I'm trying > to use it on older machines (604s with 64 or 96MB ram). > > Thanks, > > AH > > >
Kernel panic message trying to re-install
Hello guys, I have decided to re-install Linux on my powermac 7600. After rebooting my mac (contol-alt-power) My linux installtion found problems in the disk that could not be repaired. I proceeded to format my hd, one partition for Mac OS (250Mb) and the rest for linux (extra partition). Double clicked on Mandrake Install script, selected text installation, I could never install under graphic installation. The installer boots, asks for language, I selected spanish, (my first installation was in english). The installer prepares the files to begin installation. And I got this message: "In second stage install Kernel panic exception in kernel pc c01539a0 signal 4" What is that? I have selected Kernel 2.2, and all2.2.gz Please help me could be a defective hard drive? Thank you very much. Regards Pablo
Re: Nightmare installation on G3 beige
Stew Benedict ha scritto: >On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > >There is no seperate installer for Old World machines. don't use the >kernel, nor all.gz in the .sit file, use the ones in /boot. I had not yet >updated the .sit file in RC1 (notice everything reference 8.2?). > > Ok. Lost time, so :-( > > >>- No other kernel in the disk can recognize my cd drive (only the old kernel) >>- no other kernel recognize the hfs partition to install directly from HD after >>a copy of the distribution >> >> > >Never has been able to install from hfs, afaik. > Yes, you're right: this option was possible with YDL kernel >I was able to CD install >on a 7600, after loading mesh. Loading? Uh, oh, have you loaded something? During the process install, the only loaded thing is: "INSMOD FAILED, retry?" Oh yeah, retry, retry... None modules can be loaded with the default kernel and his ramdisk :-( Anyway, my Cd drive is IDE... Ok, thanks for your answer, Stew.
Re: Nightmare installation on G3 beige
On Sun, 16 Mar 2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, folks > > No way to install (or upgrade) to Mdk 9,1 RC1 on my box G3 beige MT 266 (OldWorl). > All the problem that I found: > > - The installer for OldWorld is out of date: still only for Mdk 8,2. > - The kernel for OldWorld machines is 2,4,18, so if you can arrive to boot the > installer, after no way to continue: the installer doesn't find the appropriate > modules on /lib There is no seperate installer for Old World machines. don't use the kernel, nor all.gz in the .sit file, use the ones in /boot. I had not yet updated the .sit file in RC1 (notice everything reference 8.2?). > - No other kernel in the disk can recognize my cd drive (only the old kernel) > - no other kernel recognize the hfs partition to install directly from HD after > a copy of the distribution Never has been able to install from hfs, afaik. I was able to CD install on a 7600, after loading mesh. > - no kernel recognize the ext3 partition for the same purpose > Correct, stage1 only has ext2 support. Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoft PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ppcFAQ.php3 IRC: irc.freenode.net #cooker-ppc Archives: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=mandrake-cooker-ppc&r=1&w=2
Nightmare installation on G3 beige
Hi, folks No way to install (or upgrade) to Mdk 9,1 RC1 on my box G3 beige MT 266 (OldWorl). All the problem that I found: - The installer for OldWorld is out of date: still only for Mdk 8,2. - The kernel for OldWorld machines is 2,4,18, so if you can arrive to boot the installer, after no way to continue: the installer doesn't find the appropriate modules on /lib - No other kernel in the disk can recognize my cd drive (only the old kernel) - no other kernel recognize the hfs partition to install directly from HD after a copy of the distribution - no kernel recognize the ext3 partition for the same purpose I have experimented all that I can: no result. After a night of nightmare: stop, basta. Happy sunday ;-) Salvatore Comito
