Subject: Re: documentation
From: Dan Burcaw (dburcaw@terraplex.com)
Date: Wed Sep 29 1999 - 18:01:19 MDT
> The BootX documentation states that it only works with uncompressed
> kernels. I am assuming I create these with "make vmlinux" as opposed to the
> "make zImage" I am used to. Problem is, as I said before, YDL doesn't boot
> with the new kernel. It hangs at "Booting..."
>
> any ideas?
Try running: make pmac_config to configure your kernel.
>
>
> as far as ppp, minicom connects, I exit without reset, and start pppd.
> the process starts, everything is dandy for the exception that there is no
> ppp0 up and running.
>
> I've tried just about everything I could think of to bring it up, no go.
Have you looked in the logs in /var/log for messages from pppd?
>
> Greg
>
> Dan Burcaw wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 29 Sep 1999, frame wrote:
> >
> > > I don't suppose anyone has any documentation on how to install a new
> > > kernel under YDL/BootX ?
> >
> > Just stick the kernel in the System Folder. vmlinux files only.
> > You just have to make sure you have the right things supported.
> > I'll post a kernel .config real soon with the 2.2.12 rpms.
> >
> > > The YDL only covers lilo... which it doesn't even use.
> > > And BootX has about 3 lines on the subject.
> > >
> > > I can install an ATM switch, but I can't start pppd.Something is wrong
> > > here.
> >
> > Again, what happens when you try to dial out with say, minicom.
> >
> > >
> > > Greg
> > >
> > > P.S. Once again, all assistance is greatly appreciated
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > Terra Soft Solutions, Inc.
> > Yellow Dog Linux
> > "The Ultimate Companion for a Dedicated Server"
> > http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/
>
>
Dan
Terra Soft Solutions, Inc.
Yellow Dog Linux
"The Ultimate Companion for a Dedicated Server"
http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/
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