Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 11:45:02 +0800 From: sweeting@tm.net.my To: questions@freebsd.org Subject: eureka ..... now are there any PDF docs ? Message-ID: <v01540b01af3961655c6d@[111.111.111.110]>
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just got freebsd to finally install :) i found that using expert mode worked fine but novice mode produced the errors. that is the only change i made and it worked. > >> I am having problems installing FreeBSD 2.1.6 on a 486/sx33 compaq aero. >> Since it uses external PCMCIA floppy drive, i have created a DOS partition >> and have the entire /freebsd/bin installation directory there. >> Everything seems to go ok with the Novice installation until i get the >> following error : >> >> "can't find kernel image to link to on the root file system. you're going to >> have a hard time getting the sustemt to boot from the HD, i'm afraid" > >Somehow all of bin didn't make it. Try reinstalling, and make sure you >get all the bin files. also make sure you use binary mode and that they >area ll the same size except the last one. while i am at it, are there any PDF versions of the manuals or docs ? printing out the docs as they stand at moment, even the FAQ, means printing each small topic/question which is many many pages. cheers, chas
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