Re: [osol-discuss] "Error 2: Bad file or directory type" (snv_128a install ISO/CD)

2009-12-11 Thread Colin Raven
ne (changing it to > "/boot/platform/..."), and then hit "b" to boot. > > Where did you get the image from? > > - Keith > > Colin Raven wrote: >> Trying to install snv_128a, this is what I get (matters not which >> install

[osol-discuss] "Error 2: Bad file or directory type" (snv_128a install ISO/CD)

2009-12-10 Thread Colin Raven
Trying to install snv_128a, this is what I get (matters not which installation method I try): Power up, splash screen, drop into installer, and it instantly halts, showing the following kernel$ /platform/i86/kernal/$ISADIR/unix l

Re: [osol-discuss] Open Solaris live CD only at snv_111B?

2009-12-07 Thread Colin Raven
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 14:07, Bartlomiej Pelc wrote: > There isn't. Next major OpenSolaris release is scheduled for February 2010. > Nevertheless updating to newest OpenSolaris release is simple and safe as > possible. After installing OS2009.06 just follow instructions on that blog: > http://nik

Re: [osol-discuss] Open Solaris live CD only at snv_111B?

2009-12-07 Thread Colin Raven
On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 13:56, Eugene Vilensky wrote: > On Mon, Dec 7, 2009 at 6:43 AM, Colin Raven > wrote: > > > Is there a more recent live CD (or install ISO) and if so, where the heck > > can I find it? > > Various builds (iso and usb-stick) are available her

[osol-discuss] Open Solaris live CD only at snv_111B?

2009-12-07 Thread Colin Raven
Hi all, first post to this list - Open Solaris n00b - and reading like crazy in an attempt to upgrade that status. :) I went to grab an Open Solaris live CD to take a look at some component compatability questions "up close and personal" prior to actual installation, and upon booting, found that t