Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
../.. > > PS : I never succeed to install cooker. > > Can you give more details on the cooker issues? > > Stew Benedict After my differents try with Mdk 8.0, i only tried net-boot and install-net-text of cooker (12-13 january version from ftp.free.fr) During packages install i had "error installing somepackagename-somereleasenumber.ppc.rpm" (like Ryan Boder), on 7-8 packages. I only remember XFree86-4.1.0-22mdk.ppc.rpm package. After packages install i fell in tftp time-out (loop message), so the only choice was to power on/off. I tried to boot anyway (via OF) but "linux" and "failsafe" hang. So i reinstall 8.0 version (like described in previous mail). (during 8.0 install i choosed french language, it was ok, but once installed, it was a mix english/finish). Olivier.
Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
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:;\\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.
Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
On Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Stew Benedict wrote: > Unfortunately the OF setup during the install doesn't "take" on all > machines. That's why I give that message explaing how to do it manually: > > set boot-device hd:X,\\:txbi > OOPS - that's "tbxi" NOT txbi /stew kicks self Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoftOH/TN, USA http://people.mandrakesoft.com/~sbenedict/ PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/demos/PPC/FAQ/
Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
On Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Olivier Saint-Yves wrote: > 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:;\\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) > Unfortunately the OF setup during the install doesn't "take" on all machines. That's why I give that message explaing how to do it manually: set boot-device hd:X,\\:txbi where X is your bootstrap partition. > 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. > Excellent! > PS : I never succeed to install cooker. > Can you give more details on the cooker issues? Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoftOH/TN, USA http://people.mandrakesoft.com/~sbenedict/ PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/demos/PPC/FAQ/
Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
On Mon, Jan 21, 2002 at 07:42:08PM +0100, Olivier Saint-Yves wrote: > 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 original Powerbook G4's had an ATI Rage Mobility 128 video cards. Newer G4's are shipping with the ATI Radeon video card. At current the Radeon isn't supported very well. In a couple months that issue should be resolved. -- Ben Reser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://ben.reser.org "I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live in such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
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:;\\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.
Re: Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
Try install-aty128fb Ryan Boder http://www.ece.cmu.edu/~rtb On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Robert French wrote: > 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 > > >
Mandrake 8 on PowerBook G4
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
