Subject: Re: YDL install on PowerMac 5400
From: cdowns (cdowns@skillsoft.com)
Date: Tue Jun 27 2000 - 09:26:10 MDT
Joel Lenorovitz wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I'm new to the list, trying to install Yellow Dog Linux on my PowerMac 5400/120, and
> am having quite a bit of trouble. I've tried a few different things, but it hangs
> up at various stages in the boot process (seems to have something to do with
> searching for the hard-drive/other devices). I've looked all over for solutions
> that will work for this specific install, but haven't been able to find any that
> have worked. The 5400 is in the "supported hardware" list for Yellow Dog, so I
> imagine somebody must have successfully installed it. If you can give me any advice
> on what to do or where to look for more info, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks,
>
> Joel
>
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question? the 5400/120 has a scsi HD right? well if it does, you need a kernel with
scsi support , your kenel right now may not have support for your scsi chipset the
5400/120 is using.
chris
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