Re: YDL install w/ multiple drives....


Subject: Re: YDL install w/ multiple drives....
From: C.L. Simco (clsimco@random-specific.com)
Date: Fri Dec 28 2001 - 17:34:28 MST


Jerry,

Thanks again, for your speedy and succinct answer.
This will be a busy weekend w/ YDL
Regards

C.L.

Jerry Schmidt wrote:

> >Hi and thanks in advance for your time,
> >
> >I am about to install YD Linux for the first time and have a question
> >re:
> >configuration, before I install. I have been monitoring this list for
> >some
> >time now, and have not seen a Q that is similar. I have the new "Getting
> >
> >started with YDL" book and have not seen exactly this situation there,
> >but close. I would like to avoid unnecessary problems, prior to
> >installation
> >of YDL, if my situation would play a part in contributing to them, by
> >altering the configuration, if necessary to insure a successful install.
> >
> >Below is a rundown of my system and drives, and their particulars.
> >After that is my specific Question.
> >
> >
> >---SYSTEM CONFIGURATION---
> >
> >==B+W G3-300
> >==System: Mac OS 8.6
> >==704 MB Ram
> >==Virtual memory: off
> >
> >==+CD Drive ATA 0 ID =0
> >==+ Iomega Zip ATA0 ID=1
> >
> >===+= 6 Gig Quantum HD - Internal ATA1 ID=0 (to motherboard)
> > Partitions: 1 - Format HFS
> > Name: YDL
> > Jumpered: Default (Master) Intended for YDL Installation
> >
> >=+ Sonnet PCI card
> >
> >===+= 40 Gig Quantum HD - SCSI Bus1 ID=0
> > Partitions: 2 - Format HFS+
> > Jumpered: Cable Select
> >======+=Partition 1
> > Name: Darwin-finity- Currently used for Primary Mac
> >OS 8.6
> >======+=Partition 2
> > Name: Darwin-bkup- Intended for FUTURE MAC OS 9 - OS
> >X install/ Backup/ storage
> >
> >===+= 20 Gig Quantum HD - SCSI Bus1 ID=1
> > Partitions: 1 - Format HFS+
> > Name: andbeond
> > Jumpered: Default (Master) Currently used for Applications
> >
> >===+= 30 Gig Quantum HD - SCSI Bus1 ID=2
> > Partitions: 1 - Format HFS+
> > Name: quantum
> > Jumpered: Default (Master) Currently used for Scratch
> >Disk/ Storage
> >
> >
> >
> >---QUESTION---
> >
> >In the book "Getting started with YDL", in addressing YDL installation
> >on a separate HD it is suggested that Mac OS is to be the Master Drive
> >and the YDL HD is to be the Slave Drive. (I assume this to be for a
> >machine
> >with only two drives, on one cable).
> >
> >In my machine, as referenced above, I can assign YDL to it's own drive
> >connected directly to the motherboard, stand-alone. Is this possible and
> >"easy"?
> >It would be more convenient for my purposes if it is so.
> >
> >If this is possible, are there any special considerations or commands?
> >
> >Or, should I switch drives around in order to make the Master/ Slave
> >or Cable select hierarchy?
> >
> >Thanks again for your consideration and help.
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >C.L.
> >
> >THE WISDOM OF WILL ROGERS
> >"There are three kinds of men. The one that
> >learns by reading. The few who learn by
> >observation. The rest of them have to pee
> >on the electric fence for themselves."
>
> Simple answer is YES. The ATA drive can be used with no prob. Either
> of the SCSI drives can be used. Yaboot has to know where things are
> as you do , but should be no prob. I have a G4 with 3 drives and
> have done something similar. Go for it. Jerry



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