Determined, newbie Old Codger fails 3x to install YDL

[Doug]

For myself, I use OS-X.  The first thing when using the OS-X installation is
to partition the hard drive making Mac OS-X as the second partition.  The
primary partition should be "free space" and do not designate it ... When
you install YDL 3.0.1 it offers the choice to remove "all" partitions, all
"linux" partitions, or use "free space" which is what you want.  I'm sure
that OS-9 has the same "disk" utility.

Keep in mind that on the OS-X install you have to use the "installation
OS-X" CD to use the disk utility and yes you'll have to "reinstall" the Mac
operating system too."

For myself, my system triple boots.  The first boot prompt is OS-X and YDL.
Then OS-X will open OS-9 software when selected.  Keeps the partitions
simple.  





On 11/3/04 9:38 AM, "Don Maddox" <don.maddox at btinternet.com> wrote:

> I am a total newbie to Linux but have resurrected my G3 laptop (192 Mb RAM,
> 6GB HD, no USB -  so presumably Old World) with the challenge of becoming
> familiar  with YDL
> 
> Each time installation pauses with the information "You haven't determined
> your Mount Points" (or similar) before partitioning which leaves me
> perplexed.
> 
> The HD was initialised with 9.2.2 Drive set up to HFS and formatted into two
> partitions. 1GB reserved for installing OS9.2.2 and the remaining 5GB for
> YDL.  Each time I've followed the instructions in the YDL 2.3 Companion and
> gone the BootX route.
> 
> Should I try to be installing on a partition or reducing the latter to a
> minimum and installing on the approx. 5GB free space ? Or what ?
> 
> I do realise that these are embarrassingly trite questions but would be
> grateful for any help anyone can offer.
> 
> Don Maddox
> 
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