Re: Redboot won't load initrd.gz via ymodem

[Loïc Minier <lool@dooz.org>]

On Wed, Dec 30, 2009, mark@jumpingbean.co.za wrote:
> I would dot he same with the zImage as well if I can get this to work. The
> problem is that the initrd.gz image wont download via ymodem. I am using
> minicom. I wait for a "C" to show then do the c-A S thing to send the file
> but it just times out. First time using minicom so maybe I don't know how
> to use it properly.

 I suggest you use screen as your terminal and "sb" (from lrzsz) to send
 the initrd with xmodem or ymodem.  e.g.:
    load -v -m ymodem -b 0xsomeaddress -r

 from screen type ^A and « : » then:
    exec !!.| sb --ymodem /some/file

 Another good option with the Thecus (you have a Thecus, right?) is
 http:
    load -r -v -b 0x01d00000 -h 192.168.0.12 -m http /kernel
    load -r -v -b 0x01000000 -h 192.168.0.12 -m http /initrd

 That's much faster too.

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Loïc Minier