The attached patch makes the cd images use help texts that describe d-i boot parameters and etc. The texts will have to be kept synced with those in d-i cvs, so this is not ideal. It also adds an "expert" boot method. I will finish testing this patch tomorrow (it takes me some time to download ISOs over dialup), and will commit then, barring problems.
-- see shy jo
Index: data/sarge/f1.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f1.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f1.txt
--- data/sarge/f1.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f1.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:24 -0000
@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
- 0fHELP INDEX:07
+ 0fHELP INDEX07
Press the function keys <09F107> through <09F1007> for helpful information.
0fKEY TOPIC07
<09F107> This page, the help index.
-<09F207> Prerequisites for installing this system.
-<09F307> Boot methods for special ways of using this Rescue disk.
-<09F407> Special boot arguments, overview.
-<09F507> Special boot arguments for special machines.
-<09F607> Special boot arguments for selected disk controllers.
-<09F707> Special boot arguments for the install system.
+<09F207> Prerequisites for installing Debian.
+<09F307> Boot methods for special ways of using this ${MEDIA_TYPE}
+<09F407> Special boot parameters, overview.
+<09F507> Special boot parameters for special machines.
+<09F607> Special boot parameters for selected disk controllers.
+<09F707> Special boot parameters for the install system.
<09F807> How to get help.
-<09F907> Debian e-mail lists.
+<09F907> About the Debian project.
<09F1007> Copyrights and warranties.
-
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press any of <09F207> through <09F1007> for quick installation help.
Index: data/sarge/f10.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f10.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f10.txt
--- data/sarge/f10.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f10.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:24 -0000
@@ -1,14 +1,11 @@
0fCOPYRIGHTS AND WARRANTIES07
+Debian GNU/Linux is Copyright (C) 1993-2003 Software in the Public Interest,
+and others.
-Copyright (C) 1993-2002 Software in the Public Interest, and others.
-
-The 09Debian GNU/Linux07 system is freely redistributable. You may find
-a few programs distributed with Debian in directories named "non-free"
-that are 0fnot07 freely redistributable, but none of these are critical
-components of the system. After installation, the exact distribution
-terms for each program are described in the corresponding file
-/usr/share/doc/0bpackagename07/copyright.
+The Debian GNU/Linux system is freely redistributable. After installation,
+the exact distribution terms for each package are described in the
+corresponding file /usr/share/doc/0bpackagename07/copyright.
Debian GNU/Linux comes with 0fABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY07, to the extent
permitted by applicable law.
@@ -19,5 +16,8 @@
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
-Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
+
+
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+Press <09F107> for the help index.
+
Index: data/sarge/f2.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f2.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f2.txt
--- data/sarge/f2.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f2.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:24 -0000
@@ -1,17 +1,15 @@
- 0fPREREQUISITES FOR INSTALLING THIS SYSTEM07
+ 0fPREREQUISITES FOR INSTALLING DEBIAN07
-You must have at least twelve megabytes of RAM and swap space, or 14MB
-if not using swap; there is no low memory boot disk any longer.
+You must have at least 64 megabytes of RAM to use this Debian installer.
You should have space on your hard disk to create a new disk partition
-of at least 64 megabytes and swap space to install the base system.
-You'll need more disk space to install additional packages, depending
-on what you wish to do with your new Debian system.
+of at least 256 megabytes to install the base system. You'll need more
+disk space to install additional packages, depending on what you wish
+to do with your new Debian system.
See the Installation Manual or the FAQ for more information; both
-documents are located in the /doc directory on this CD-ROM.
+documents are available at the Debian web site, 0fhttp://www.debian.org/07
-They are also available at the Debian web site, http://www.debian.org/
@@ -19,6 +17,7 @@
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/f3.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f3.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.3
diff -u -r1.3 f3.txt
--- data/sarge/f3.txt 13 Sep 2003 17:06:50 -0000 1.3
+++ data/sarge/f3.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:24 -0000
@@ -1,11 +1,23 @@
0fBOOT METHODS07
+
0fAvailable boot methods:07
-0flinux07 or 0fcdrom07
- Start the installation -- this is the default CDROM install.
+
+0flinux07
+ Start the installation -- this is the default ${MEDIA_TYPE} install.
0fnet07
Start the installation for a network install.
+0fexpert07
+ Start the installation in expert mode, for maximum control.
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/f4.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f4.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f4.txt
--- data/sarge/f4.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f4.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:24 -0000
@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
- 0fSPECIAL BOOT ARGUMENTS - OVERVIEW07
+ 0fSPECIAL BOOT PARAMETERS - OVERVIEW07
On a few systems, you may need to specify a parameter at the 0fboot:07
prompt in order to boot the system. For example, Linux may not be able
-to "autodetect" your hardware, and you will need to explicitly specify
-its location or type for it to be recognized. The table below
-indicates whether you need a parameter. If you do, enter the 0fboot
-method07 followed by the parameter from the table. For example, if your
-3.5 inch floppy drive is your second drive, and your first drive is a
-5.25 inch one, you would type "0flinux root=/dev/fd107" at the 0fboot:07
-prompt. Some of the arguments require numerical parameters which are
-shown in 0bcyan07. By default, these are interpreted as decimal. If you use
-hex numbers you have to add a 0x prefix (e.g., 0x300).
-
-For more information about what boot arguments you can use, press:
-
- <09F507> -- boot arguments for special machines
- <09F607> -- boot arguments for various disk controllers
- <09F707> -- boot arguments understood by the install system
+to autodetect your hardware, and you may need to explicitly specify
+its location or type for it to be recognized.
+For more information about what boot parameters you can use, press:
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+ <09F507> -- boot parameters for special machines
+ <09F607> -- boot parameters for various disk controllers
+ <09F707> -- boot parameters understood by the install system
+
+Many kernel modules are loaded dynamically by the installer, and parameters
+for those modules cannot be given on the command line. To be prompted for
+parameters when modules are loaded, boot in expert mode (see <09F307>).
+
+
+
+
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/f5.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f5.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f5.txt
--- data/sarge/f5.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f5.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:24 -0000
@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
- 0fSPECIAL BOOT ARGUMENTS - VARIOUS HARDWARE07
+ 0fSPECIAL BOOT PARAMETERS - VARIOUS HARDWARE07
-You can use the following boot arguments at the 0fboot:07 prompt,
+You can use the following boot parameters at the 0fboot:07 prompt,
in combination with the boot method (see <09F307>).
If you use hex numbers you have to use the 0x prefix (e.g., 0x300).
-
-0fHARDWARE PARAMETER TO SPECIFY07
-Monochrome monitor 0fmono07
-Disable framebuffer for monitor 0fvideo=vga16:off07
+0f
+HARDWARE PARAMETER TO SPECIFY07
IBM PS/1 or ValuePoint (IDE disk)
0fhd=0bcylinders0f,0bheads0f,0bsectors07
IBM ThinkPad 0ffloppy=thinkpad07
IBM Pentium Microchannel 0fmca-pentium no-hlt07
Protect I/O port regions
0freserve=0biobase0f,0bextent07[0f,0b...07]
Workaround faulty FPU (old machines) 0fno38707
Advanced Power Management 0fapm=on07
+If your system hangs when booting, and the last message you see is
+"aec671x-detect..", try 0fgdth=disable:y07
+
+
+
-0fEthernet:07
-Some ethernet and proprietary CD-ROM drivers are loaded as modules.
-For such drivers, give parameters for them during the installation
-process, not at boot. See the Installation Manual for details.
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/f6.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f6.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f6.txt
--- data/sarge/f6.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f6.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:24 -0000
@@ -1,13 +1,12 @@
- 0fSPECIAL BOOT ARGUMENTS - VARIOUS DISK DRIVES07
+ 0fSPECIAL BOOT PARAMETERS - VARIOUS DISK DRIVES07
-You can use the following boot arguments at the 0fboot:07 prompt,
+You can use the following boot parameters at the 0fboot:07 prompt,
in combination with the boot method (see <09F307>).
-
-0fHARDWARE PARAMETER TO SPECIFY07
+0f
+HARDWARE PARAMETER TO SPECIFY07
Adaptec 151x, 152x
0faha152x=0biobase07[0f,0birq07[0f,0bscsi-id07[0f,0breconnect07]]]
Adaptec 1542
0faha1542=0biobase07[0f,0bbuson0f,0bbusoff07[0f,0bdmaspeed07]]
Adaptec 274x, 284x 0faic7xxx=no_reset07 (enabled if non-zero)
-USB keyboard (floppy boot) 0fkeytimer07 (keep root floppy ready)
BusLogic SCSI Hosts 0fbuslogic=0biobase07
Certain DELL machines 0faic7xxx=no_probe07
Future Domain TMC-8xx/950 0ftmc8xx=0bmem_base0f,0birq07
@@ -16,9 +15,9 @@
PS/2 ESDI (MCA) 0fed=0bcyl0f,0bhead0f,0bsec07
Seagate ST-0x 0fst0x=0bmem_base0f,0birq07
Trantor T128 0ft128=0bmem_base0f,0birq07
-If your system hangs when booting, and the last message you see is
-"aec671x-detect..", try 0fgdth=disable:y07
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+
+
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/f7.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f7.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f7.txt
--- data/sarge/f7.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f7.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:25 -0000
@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
- 0fSPECIAL BOOT ARGUMENTS - INSTALLATION SYSTEM07
+ 0fSPECIAL BOOT PARAMETERS - INSTALLATION SYSTEM07
-You can use the following boot arguments at the 0fboot:07 prompt,
-in combination with the boot method (see <09F307>).
-If you use hex numbers you have to use the 0x prefix (e.g., 0x300).
+You can use the following boot parameters at the 0fboot:07 prompt,
+in combination with the boot method (see <09F307>). These parameters
+control how the installer works.
+0f
+RESULT PARAMETER07
+Verbose debugging 0fDEBCONF_DEBUG=507
+Debug boot sequence 0fBOOT_DEBUG=107
+Disable framebuffer
0fdebian-installer/framebuffer=false07
+Set keyboard map 0fbootkbd=es07
-These arguments are used by the installation system to specify
-how the installation system should be run.
-0fARGUMENT MEANING07
-0fquiet07 Quiet mode; fewer prompts
-0fverbose07 Verbose mode; more prompts
-0fdebug07 Debugging mode; look at tty3 for messages.
-0fbootkbd07 Set the keyboard translation to use, e.g.,
- 0fbootkbd=qwerty/us07
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/f8.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f8.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f8.txt
--- data/sarge/f8.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f8.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:25 -0000
@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
0fGETTING HELP07
-If you can't install the system, don't despair! The Debian team is ready to
-help you! We are especially interested in hearing about installation problems,
-because in general they don't happen to only 0fone07 person. We've either
already
-heard about your particular problem and can dispense a quick fix, or we would
-like to hear about it and work through it with you, and the next user who
-comes up with the same problem will profit from your experience!
+If you can't install Debian, don't despair! The Debian team is ready to
+help you! We are especially interested in hearing about installation
+problems, because in general they don't happen to only 0fone07 person.
+We've either already heard about your particular problem and can dispense a
+quick fix, or we would like to hear about it and work through it with you,
+and the next user who comes up with the same problem will profit from your
+experience!
-If you encounter a problem it will fall into one of two areas: the
-base system installation, which ends when you start selecting packages
-to install; or the installation of packages from the Debian distribution.
+Problems with installation can be emailed to the Debian Boot team at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Or join us on irc, on the
+0firc.debian.org07 server, channel 0f#debian-boot07.
-Problems with installation of the base system should be addressed to
-the Debian Boot Team at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Problems
-installing packages should be directed to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-In either case your message should contain a detailed explanation of
-your problem, including the text of any system error messages that you
-think might be relevant to the problem. Press function key <09F907> for
-more detailed information about these and other Debian e-mail lists.
+Be sure to include a detailed explanation of your problem, including
+a description of the hardware you are using, and the text of any system
+error messages that you think might be relevant to the problem.
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+
+
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/f9.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/f9.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.1
diff -u -r1.1 f9.txt
--- data/sarge/f9.txt 10 Oct 2002 12:56:48 -0000 1.1
+++ data/sarge/f9.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:25 -0000
@@ -1,24 +1,23 @@
- 0fDEBIAN E-MAIL LISTS07
+ 0fABOUT THE DEBIAN PROJECT07
-If you have WWW access, you might want to first look at our Web page
-0fhttp://www.debian.org/07, follow the link labeled 0fMailing List
-Subscription07 to see an overview of the 80+ lists associated with The
-Debian Project. A convenient subscription form is available on the
-0fMailing List Subscription07 web page.
-
-If you know the name of list you are interested in, you can subscribe manually
-by sending an e-mail message to 0fdebian-<listname>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-containing the word "0fsubscribe07". Communication with other subscribers to
-the list is through the 0fdebian-<listname>@lists.debian.org07 e-mail
address.
-Where <listname> is replaced with the name of the e-mail list of interest.
-
-For example, if you wish to report a problem or need help with installation
-of Debian packages: send the word "0fsubscribe07" in a message to
[EMAIL PROTECTED]; then send a detailed explanation
-of your problem to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your message will be
-read by hundreds of Debian users, and someone will be sure to help.
+For information about the Debian project, see our web site:
+0fhttp://www.debian.org/07
+For copyright information, press <09F1007>.
-Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, arguments, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
+Thank you for choosing Debian!
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+Press <09ENTER07> or type boot method, parameters, and <09ENTER07> to boot.
Press function key <09F107> for the help index.
Index: data/sarge/isolinux.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/data/sarge/isolinux.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.2
diff -u -r1.2 isolinux.txt
--- data/sarge/isolinux.txt 31 Mar 2003 22:36:35 -0000 1.2
+++ data/sarge/isolinux.txt 21 Dec 2003 18:35:25 -0000
@@ -1,22 +1,23 @@
- 0fWelcome to 0bDebian GNU/Linux sarge0f!07
+ 0fWelcome to Debian GNU/Linux ${DEBIAN_VERSION}!07
-This is a Debian CD-ROM. Keep it available once you have installed
-your system, as you can boot from it to repair the system on your hard
-disk if that ever becomes necessary (press <09F307> for details).
+This is a Debian installation ${MEDIA_TYPE}, built on ${BUILD_DATE}.
-If you want additional features, specify a
-different boot flavor at the boot prompt (press <09F307> to get an
overview).
If you run into trouble or if you already have questions, press <09F107>
-for quick installation help.
+for quick installation help. For documentation about boot parameters,
+press <09F407>.
0fWARNING07: You should completely back up all of your hard disks before
- proceeding. The installation procedure can completely and
0cirreversibly07
- erase them! If you haven't made backups yet, remove the CD-ROM
- from the drive and press <09RESET07> or <09Control-Alt-Del07> to get
back to
- your old system.
+ proceeding. The installation procedure can completely and
+ 0cirreversibly07 erase them! If you haven't made backups yet,
+ remove the ${MEDIA_TYPE} and press <09RESET07> or
+ <09Control-Alt-Delete07> to return to your old system.
+
+Debian GNU/Linux comes with 0fABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY07, to the extent
+permitted by applicable law. For copyright information, press <09F1007>.
+
+
+
-0bDebian GNU/Linux07 comes with 0fABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY07, to the extent
-permitted by applicable law. For copyright information, press <09F1007>.
Press <09F107> for help, or <09ENTER07> to boot.
Index: debian/changelog
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/debian/changelog,v
retrieving revision 1.136
diff -u -r1.136 changelog
--- debian/changelog 18 Dec 2003 12:06:13 -0000 1.136
+++ debian/changelog 21 Dec 2003 18:35:31 -0000
@@ -6,7 +6,13 @@
It is already on CD1 of a normal CD set.
* Kenshi Muto
- Add jfbterm, unifont into forcd1 (second stage of debian-installer needs
- them).
+ them).
+ * Joey Hess
+ - Merge in d-i iso/syslinux help files from d-i CVS to data/sarge.
+ Expand ${DEBIAN_VERSION}, ${MEDIA_TYPE}, and ${BUILD_DATE}
+ Only f3.txt varies (due to net boot type).
+ Closes: #220612, #221186
+ - Add "expert" mode to isolinux.cfg for sarge. Closes: #224699
-- Raphael Hertzog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wed, 20 Aug 2003 20:17:06 +0200
Index: tools/boot/sarge/boot-i386
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvs/debian-boot/debian-cd/tools/boot/sarge/boot-i386,v
retrieving revision 1.13
diff -u -r1.13 boot-i386
--- tools/boot/sarge/boot-i386 13 Nov 2003 17:33:50 -0000 1.13
+++ tools/boot/sarge/boot-i386 21 Dec 2003 18:35:32 -0000
@@ -90,8 +90,15 @@
# Keep the original file timestamp
touch -r $BASEDIR/data/$CODENAME/sbm.bin.gz $CDDIR/install/sbm.bin
cp -p $BASEDIR/data/$CODENAME/README.sbm $CDDIR/install/
-# Isolinux config files
-cp -f $BASEDIR/data/$CODENAME/isolinux.txt $BASEDIR/data/$CODENAME/f*.txt
boot$N/isolinux/
+# Isolinux help files come from the d-i tree (mostly).
+BUILD_DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d)
+for file in $BASEDIR/data/$CODENAME/isolinux.txt
$BASEDIR/data/$CODENAME/f*.txt; do
+ sed -e "s/\${MEDIA_TYPE}/CDROM/" \
+ -e "s/\${DEBIAN_VERSION}/${CODENAME}/" \
+ -e "s/\${BUILD_DATE}/${BUILD_DATE}/" \
+ < $file > boot$N/isolinux/$(basename $file)
+done
+# Isolinux config file.
cat > boot$N/isolinux/isolinux.cfg <<EOF
DEFAULT /install/vmlinuz
APPEND vga=normal initrd=/install/cdrom.gz ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/rd/0
init=/linuxrc devfs=mount,dall rw
@@ -99,6 +106,9 @@
kernel /install/vmlinuz
LABEL cdrom
kernel /install/vmlinuz
+LABEL expert
+ kernel /install/vmlinuz
+ append DEBCONF_PRIORITY=low vga=normal initrd=/install/cdrom.gz
ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/rd/0 init=/linuxrc devfs=mount,dall rw
LABEL net
kernel /install/vmlinuz
append vga=normal initrd=/install/net.gz ramdisk_size=8192 root=/dev/rd/0
init=/linuxrc devfs=mount,dall rw
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