Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:57:13 -0500 From: Barry Hawkins <ly5t5@allthingscomputed.com> To: Suleiman Souhlal <refugee@segfaulted.com> Cc: freebsd-ppc@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Questions regarding installation Message-ID: <6FAD6624-6D2B-11D8-8ED2-000A95A56C00@allthingscomputed.com> In-Reply-To: <20040303103802.5bbd7c0d@zZzZ.segfaulted.com> References: <91CEB172-6D1B-11D8-8ED2-000A95A56C00@allthingscomputed.com> <20040303103802.5bbd7c0d@zZzZ.segfaulted.com>
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On Mar 3, 2004, at 10:38 AM, Suleiman Souhlal wrote: > Hello Barry, > > On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:03:38 -0500 > Barry Hawkins <ly5t5@allthingscomputed.com> wrote: > >> List, >> I have decided to try and work through the CD installation >> instructions from the site[0]. I have a couple of questions. >> 1.) What is the "distribution" referred to in Item 1 of the >> instructions? > > I think Peter means > http://people.freebsd.org/~grehan/ppc-root-120204.tbz2 > > This contains all the files you need for a minimal 'install'. > Also, it seems there is no more kernel at the URL given, but the file > above should contain the latest kernel 'released' (which, I believe, > does not contain a working driver for the kauai ata controller). If you > have one of the newer powerbooks, you can get a kernel that should > recognize your hard drives at: > http://www.segfaulted.com/stuff/freebsd-ppc/kernel > >> 2.) Where do I get the files that are contained in the minimal >> filesystem outlined in Item 2b of the instructions? > > The files are in: > http://people.freebsd.org/~grehan/ppc-root-120204.tbz2 > >> 3.) What is the recommended method for breaking before the loader >> boots the kernel in Item 2b of the instructions? > > As soon as you turn on the computer, you have to press and hold > option-command-o-f. Once you're in OpenFirmware, just follow the > instructions from the site. > > Later, > Suleiman Souhlal > Suleiman, Perfect! Thank you for your prompt and thorough answers to my questions. In fact this first install will be on a 15" Aluminum PowerBook G4 1GHz, so your information is greatly appreciated. Regards, -- Barry C. Hawkins All Things Computed site: www.allthingscomputed.com weblog: www.yepthatsme.com
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