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Re: d-i fails on new PowerMac G5



On Mon, Jan 31, 2005 at 04:44:31PM -0500, Pedro Sanchez wrote:
>    Hello,
> 
>    I got a new PowerMac G5 and I'm trying to install Debian on a second
>    hard drive (SATA) that I put in the machine. I'd like to have it dual
>    boot OS-X/Debian.
> 
>    During the installation I'm experiencing the symptoms described in Bug
>    #287030 ([1]http://lists.debian.org/debian-boot/2004/12/msg01085.html).
>    I'm
>    using a d-i image from Jan 15/2005.
>
Which one exactly? (download location)

I think the solution to your problem is described in the bug report. You
need a recent sid d-i. I believe that you don't have to install the
kernel by hand anymore (as the kernel supporting your system should be
in sarge right now).

Gaudenz

>    My system says CPU type "PowerPC G5 (3.0)", 2 CPUs, Boot ROM version
>    5.1.8f5. I'd appreciate any suggestions.
> 
>    Thanks,
> 
>    --
>    Pedro
> 
> References
> 
>    Visible links
>    1. http://lists.debian.org/debian-boot/2004/12/msg01085.html

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