Matthew Yee-King wrote: > Hello list folk > > I am trying to bring an ancient imac g3 233 back into service but am > having trouble booting the kernel from yaboot. I can boot the install CD > and am presented with the yaboot prompt but when i type install or > install video=ofonly I get something like 'can't boot kernel' (stable) > or Can't read Elf e_ident/e_type/e_machine info (etch) and the kernel > does not even get started. Can anyone suggest what might be wrong? I've > tried it with ubuntu as well with the same result as etch. > > Do I need a firmware upgrade? I'm pretty sure it's had this, but can try...
Tried with a different cdrw - stable (sarge) just booted! Now my girlfriend told me not to wipe it cos she can't watch youtube on powerpc linux. oh well... cheers matthew -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
