Subject: Re: documentation
From: frame (frame@deadprotocol.org)
Date: Wed Sep 29 1999 - 19:24:37 MDT
make pmac_config
caused the compilation to fail after 2 errors, so that's no good, and there is
nothing unusual about the ppp logs.
...
Dan Burcaw wrote:
> > 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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