[ydl-gen] YDL 5.0.2 doesn't start installer on iBook A1005 (should be G3)

[Derick Centeno]

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:53:06 +0800
Zhang Weiwu <zhangweiwu at realss.com> wrote:

> 在 2007-07-28六的 09:36 -0400，Derick Centeno写道：
> > Dear Mr. Zhang:
> [snip the parts introducing partition concepts]
> 
> Thanks for the detailed explanation of the partiticion concepts and
> "free space" concepts. Your good explanation probably can be later
> placed on one of the YDL reference documents serve very well for the
> purpose of helping new users to get entrance knowledge on partitioning. 
> 
This effort was just my attempt to assist in clarification.

> I didn't follow exactly the manual (sorry) but I did the partitioning in
> the way I used to install Linux on x86. This is what I did:

> snipped

> Ubuntu did exactly this way on iBook and think YDL probably do the same.
> So the YDL installation manual says I should select the 2nd half of the
> harddisk to install Mac OS X, I think "it's just one way to do it,
> install it on the first half works too". I am not sure if I have to
> re-install my Mac OS X.

 

I've also worked with Red Hat Linux for x86 systems.  However, although
some concepts are similar you should keep in mind the link I shared
earlier refers to the correct installation process for YDL.  Recall I
also shared with you a link demonstrating that Ubuntu is irrelevant for
PowerPC systems as they --the professionals who designed Ubuntu -- have
abandoned support since this past Feb.; the link I provided clarifies
their position that users of Ubuntu (such as yourself) are left to their
own means to solve whatever comes up.  If you choose to use Ubuntu, that
is fine -- however you should consult that community.  

> > > If this is the cause of the problem, natural user's way of thinking
> > > lead me to the suggest that YDL should prompt something more clear,
> > > e.g. "No Free Space Before Mac OS X Partition". And I am not sure if
> > > this is because I didn't leave free space before Mac OS X.
> > > 
> > 
> > Regarding the interpretation or the manner of how the installation
> > instructions were written -- the challenge remains the very human
> > problem of conveying information successfully in any language.
> > Knowing this one of the truly insightful means of assisting different
> > views across the years has been allowing users of YDL to communicate
> > with one another via this mailing list so that these challenges have a
> > chance of addressing an individual's need.  
> 
> I don't understand this... I have a bit of difficulty understanding
> English santences that have many sub-santences in it. But anyway I take
> it as "It's hard or impossible for installer to always prompts right the
> way needed so you better ask the list when confused."
> 
> I *guess* the main reason is my model is simply not supported... kernel
> problem.

Apologies if my statement was convoluted.  I was merely pointing out that
the difficulty of using any human language for specific is always
challenging regardless of any one person's skills.  I guess what matters
is the effort for clarification.

If the Terra Soft Solution official installation instructions remain
confusing to you ... you've come to the right list -- if you are
interested in using Yellow Dog Linux.  Someone should address your concern
regarding the kernel shortly and clarify whatever installation instructions
I could not.

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