Subject: Re: YDL 1.2 on a pismo
From: Justin Guidroz (jguidroz@home.com)
Date: Wed Jan 31 2001 - 20:37:21 MST
How do I go about adding that new kernel? I'm booting off a cd and booting
straight to yaboot. What arguments at yaboot do I need to add?
on 1/31/01 9:30 PM, Conrad M. Hirano at cmh@umail.ucsb.edu wrote:
> on 1/31/01 6:33 PM, Justin Guidroz at jguidroz@home.com wrote:
>
>> I'm trying to install YDL 1.2 on a pismo, but am having some problems. When
>> the installer finally starts, it just stops at the first screen. The cursor
>> blinks, but that's it. Can't select ok. Can't get to the next screen. I've
>> already installed from this disk on a B&W G3. I need help, cuz I need Linux
>> on this computer soon!! I would put OS X PB, but I'll wait until that's a
>> final version. Can someone help??
>>
>> Justin
>
> Which kernel are you using? I seemed to recall that the kernel that came
> with CS 1.2 wasn't compatible with the Pismo, although it failed before the
> installer even started. My guess is that the kernel you're using doesn't
> have the right support built in for recognizing the keyboard, which is why
> you get to the first screen but can't do anything.
>
> You might try grab one of Ben Herrenschmidt's kernels at
> http://penguinppc.org/~benh and give it a shot.
>
> Conrad
>
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