Re: boot problems on g4

On Sat, Aug 18, crisbill wrote: > I'm trying to install Debian on a G4 using the current linux and > root.bin from Woody (3.07-2001-07-11). I've placed these files on my Mac > harddisk, along with yaboot 1.2.3. > Booting gets stuck, with these kernel messages: > ---

Re: boot problems on g4

Colin Walters wrote: > Are you using the pmac root.bin? I'm guessing you snarfed the prep > one or something. Yes, got it from the powermac directory. By the way, also tried ramdisk.image.gz and rescue.bin without success. --Bill

Re: boot problems on g4

crisbill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I'm trying to install Debian on a G4 using the current linux and > root.bin from Woody (3.07-2001-07-11). I've placed these files on my Mac > harddisk, along with yaboot 1.2.3. [...] > kernel panic: machine check Are you using the pmac root.bin? I'm guess

boot problems on g4

I'm trying to install Debian on a G4 using the current linux and root.bin from Woody (3.07-2001-07-11). I've placed these files on my Mac harddisk, along with yaboot 1.2.3. Booting gets stuck, with these kernel messages: -- md driver 0.36.6 MA

Re: custom-kernel boot problems on G4 (video related)

le 9/11/00 19:12, Gordon Grant à [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : > I'm trying to get a custom-compiled kernel for a latest-model G4 > dual-proc powermac to boot properly using Debian potato. Ben's vmlinux-2.2.17pre20-ben3 boot properly on my dual G4, try it, and let me know... I'm having other proble

custom-kernel boot problems on G4 (video related)

Hi, I'm trying to get a custom-compiled kernel for a latest-model G4 dual-proc powermac to boot properly using Debian potato. At the moment, yaboot boots to the 'boot:' prompt, but when the kernel boots, I think the video fails to initialise properly. I'm left with a white OF screen with 'initin