I didn't realize that getting Debian onto this iBook would be so difficult. I hope someone on this list has some clues to help me. First I have to ask if anyone knows of anyone installing Debian on one of these things?
My problems begin with the fact that I can't find any tools from Apple to repartition the disk. Neither the included Mac OS X CD or the Software Restore CD have HD Setup. What does Apple use these days to partition drives? I want to Dual boot Mac OS and Linux and thought it would be better to create the new Mac OS partitions with an Apple tool. I can't even see yet how to use pdisk on the Debian CD because it doesn't boot. When booting holding down the c key, all I get is a pure white screen. I've tried net booting too. While using bootp, I get an "Unknown DHCP Request (8)" in the server's logs and when using dhcpd, I get "DHCPInform from ..." in the logs. Either way the iBook just sits there with the little earth flashing in the middle of the screen. Anyone know of any "hacked for iBook" Debian CDs? Other leads? One idea is to install Yellow Dog Linux and then start the Debian install from the previous YDL installation. There must be an easier way. -- Ron Golan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
