Re: Debian on PowerMAC G4

Markus Geimer wrote: > Hello! > > I've tried to install Debian GNU/Linux ("frozen") on an Apple PowerMAC > G4-450 ("Sawtooth") using BootX 1.2b3 and a special, precompiled kernel > (2.2.14) from Benjamin Herrenschmidt but encountered the following > problem: > > The Linux kernel boots, loads the

Re: yaboot on sawtooth G4

pohl wrote: > My experiences with yaboot_0.5 are getting more interesting the > more I play with it. > > I started giving the Open Firmware boot command silly arguments out of > frustration, and got some interesting results. Apparently, I can pick > random files that are sitting right beside ya

Re: kernel wont boot on my g4

"David P. Reese Jr." wrote: > ive mannaged to get yaboot installed and as it tries to boot, > it successfully loads the kernel image and the ramdisk but > it puts the machine to sleep when it tries to boot. bootx > also fails to boot. it stops at the 'booting kernel...' step. > > anyone out th

Re: confused by yaboot

John Murden wrote: > I have aquired yaboot, but for the life of me can not figure what it is that > I'm supposed to actually do with it. Any help would be MUCH appreciated... > > >> I'm having the same difficulties trying to install on an iBook running OS > >> 8.6. And I'm using BootX 1.2b3. > >