Re: Install on Cobalt Appliance (RaQ 4)
On Thu, 2004-09-16 at 18:40, Paolo Alexis Falcone wrote:
> On Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:02:39 -0700, Cole S. Ashcraft
> <csa@ashcraftfamily.net> wrote:
> > Some (a lot) install questions:
> > What is the best way to install? Using the x86 instructions for
> > installing while running linux? Will the serial port that gives me local
> > terminal access work during the entire install? Any other issues with
> > cobalts? What boot loader do I use?
>
> The cobalt raq4 uses x86 instructions.
>
> The easiest way so far is removing the hard disk then placing it on
> another machine (haven't tried a network install). From there you
> install debian on it then return the said disk to the cobalt chassis.
> Remove the kernel and bootloader packages before you return the disk.
>
> Now, the cobalt comes with a kernel embedded in its ROM, so normal
> booting with a bootloader won't work. If you want to make the LCD work
> you better stick with the 2.2 kernel that the cobalt ships with.
>
> Since you mentioned that you're using the RAQ550 - there's an
> experimental way of flashing its ROM to let you upgrade to a 2.4
> kernel - see ftp://ftp-eng.cobalt.com/pub/users/thockin/2.4/ for more
> info.
>
> If you want to use your own custom-compiled kernel,
> ftp://ftp.cobalt.sun.com/pub/developer/TechNotes/DTN21-0-0.pdf should
> give some info.
>
> --
> Paolo Alexis Falcone
> pfalcone@gmail.com
>
I actually am running a 2.4 kernel (RaQ550 OS uses one). Would I still
need to reflash the ROM? And how would I install on the hard disk while
it was not connected to the cobalt? Normally? I'm still pretty confused
(never installed debian before; cobalts are quite touchy) and don't want
to make a mistake and turn my cobalt into a display piece.
Thanks,
Cole
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