Debian 6 PPC 64bit on a LPAR (Power7) - yaboot problem

Hello, I like to use Debian Linux on a IBM Power7 (8233-E8B) we have VIOS Version: 2.2.0.12-FP24 SP-02. I am using debian-6.0.2.1-powerpc-DVD-1.iso install without LVM (Guided) But the system do not boot after the Installation. boot: Please wait, loading kernel... Can't open device

Debian 6 PPC 64bit on IBM Power7 - how to multipathing ?

Hello, is there a way to get multipath working with Debian 6 ? If I define on both VIOS a VSCSI Device for the harddisk I see 2 hardisks /dev/sda and /dev/sdb What did I wrong ? Thanks

How to disable ipv6 ?

Hello, I use: Debian 6 PPC 64bit on IBM Power7 (debian-6.0.2.1-powerpc-DVD-1.iso). I try some information from different people, but ipv6 is still active. Is I possible to disable it at boot with yaboot in the /etc/yaboot.conf ? Thanks

Debian 6.0.2 on Power7 LPAR - it work - little howto

Hello, Many thanks to all who supported me I made a litte howto as PDF (screenshots), if somebody need it please mail me, I will send you ASAP. 1. Create a LPAR, make the mapping in LPAR in VIOS Profile(s) 2. Download the ISO an map or burn it, map the dvddrive to the LPAR http://www.debian.org

Debian 6.0.2: What do i need for partition mobility ?

Hello, can somebody tell me what i need for: partition mobility ? I tried with online and offline LPAR but I do not work. Are there Agents or Kernel Modules ? In the HMC I see that the OS is not detected. Thanks Dennis

Installer Problem: Installer hang everytime - IBM Power7 LPAR with multipathing

Hello, i try to install Debian testing build 08292011 but I have the Problem that the installer hang everytime at: Installing the base system, Preparing to install the base system...1% How to see whats the problem ? Booting DVD with: expert64 disk-detect/multipath/enable=true, but the multipat

Compile error: powerpc-utils-1.2.16

Hi, i tryed to compile: powerpc-utils-1.2.16 on Debian 6.0.6 (IBM POWER6 / LPAR). But it failed: dpkg-buildpackage -rfakeroot ... /usr/bin/ld: cannot find -lrtas collect2: ld returned 1 exit status make[3]: *** [drmgr] Error 1 make[3]: Leaving directory `/var/tmp/powerpc-utils-1.2.16/src/drm

AW: Compile error: powerpc-utils-1.2.16

An: debian-powerpc@lists.debian.org Betreff: Re: Compile error: powerpc-utils-1.2.16 * Schneck Dennis CIS SDE [2013-02-13 06:05 +]: > Hi, > i tryed to compile: powerpc-utils-1.2.16 on Debian 6.0.6 (IBM POWER6 / LPAR). > But it failed: > > dpkg-buildpackage -rfakeroot > &g