Bug#142868: [patch] Install documentation patch
Package: boot-floppies
Version: 3.0.23
Severity: normal
Attached is a patch to the CVS version.
URL update for &url-x86-laptop;
tty2, mention how-to
use of <enumlist> (match progeny users guide)
use of <p> in <enumlist> (match progeny users guide)
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
+ Osamu Aoki <debian@aokiconsulting.com> @ Cupertino, CA USA +
diff -ru boot-floppies-org/documentation/en/partitioning.sgml boot-floppies/documentation/en/partitioning.sgml
--- boot-floppies-org/documentation/en/partitioning.sgml Sat Apr 13 18:19:38 2002
+++ boot-floppies/documentation/en/partitioning.sgml Sun Apr 14 08:20:07 2002
@@ -502,7 +502,8 @@
<p>
One of these programs will be run by default when you select
&MSG-PARTITION-DISK;. If the one which is run by default isn't the
-one you want, quit the partitioner, go to the shell (tty2), and
+one you want, quit the partitioner, go to the shell (<tt>tty2</tt>)
+by pressing <tt>Alt</tt> and <tt>F2</tt> keys together, and
manually type in the name of the program you want to use (and
arguments, if any). Then skip the &MSG-PARTITION-DISK; step in
<prgn>dbootstrap</prgn> and continue to the next step.
@@ -743,7 +744,8 @@
<p>
In some special situations, <prgn>dbootstrap</prgn> might not know how
to mount your filesystems (whether root or otherwise). It may be
-possible, if you're an experienced Linux user, to simply go to tty2
+possible, if you're an experienced Linux user, to simply go to <tt>tty2</tt>
+by pressing <tt>Alt</tt> and <tt>F2</tt> keys together,
and manually run the commands you need to run in order to mount the
partition in question.
<p>
diff -ru boot-floppies-org/documentation/en/preparing.sgml boot-floppies/documentation/en/preparing.sgml
--- boot-floppies-org/documentation/en/preparing.sgml Sat Apr 13 15:33:41 2002
+++ boot-floppies/documentation/en/preparing.sgml Sun Apr 14 08:10:31 2002
@@ -1073,45 +1073,45 @@
<sect2 id="ctbooi">Changing the Boot Order on IDE Computers
<p>
-<list>
-<item> 1 As your computer starts, press the keys to enter the bios
+<enumlist>
+<item>As your computer starts, press the keys to enter the bios
utility. Often, it is the Delete key. However, consult the
hardware documentation for the exact keystrokes.
-<item> 2 Find the boot sequence in the setup utility. Its location
+<item>Find the boot sequence in the setup utility. Its location
depends on your bios , but you are looking for a field that lists
drives.
-
+<p>
Common entries on ide machines are C, A, cdrom or A, C, cdrom .
-
+<p>
C is the hard drive, and A is the floppy drive.
-<item> 3 Change the boot sequence setting so that the cdrom or the
+<item>Change the boot sequence setting so that the cdrom or the
floppy is first. Usually, the Page Up or Page Down keys cycle
through the possible choices.
-<item> 4 Save your changes. Instructions on the screen tell you how to
+<item>Save your changes. Instructions on the screen tell you how to
save the changes on your computer.
-</list>
+</enumlist>
<sect2 id="ctboos">Changing the Boot Order on SCSI Computers
<p>
-<list>
-<item> 1 As your computer starts, press the keys to enter the scsi setup
+<enumlist>
+<item>As your computer starts, press the keys to enter the scsi setup
utility.
-
+<p>
You can start the scsi setup utility after the memory check and
the message about how to start the bios utility displays when you
start your computer.
-
+<p>
The keystrokes you need depend on the utility. Often, it is
Ctrl-F2. However, consult your hardware documentation for the
exact keystrokes.
-<item> 2 Find the utility for changing the boot order.
-<item> 3 Set the utility so that the scsi id of the cd drive is first on
+<item>Find the utility for changing the boot order.
+<item>Set the utility so that the scsi id of the cd drive is first on
the list.
-<item> 4 Save your changes. Instructions on the screen tell you how to
+<item>Save your changes. Instructions on the screen tell you how to
save the changes on your computer. Often, you must press F10.
-</list>
+</enumlist>
<sect2 id="cd-settings">CD-ROM Settings
<p>
diff -ru boot-floppies-org/documentation/en/tech-info.sgml boot-floppies/documentation/en/tech-info.sgml
--- boot-floppies-org/documentation/en/tech-info.sgml Tue Mar 19 19:45:13 2002
+++ boot-floppies/documentation/en/tech-info.sgml Sun Apr 14 08:20:58 2002
@@ -81,7 +81,9 @@
hard drive. This is why having one driver disk is nice.
<p>If you are using a disk set featuring a flavored kernel, you will
-need to switch to <tt>tty2</tt> and hit &enterkey; to get a prompt.
+need to switch to <tt>tty2</tt>
+by pressing <tt>Alt</tt> and <tt>F2</tt> keys together,
+and hit &enterkey; to get a prompt.
Type <tt>ls /target/lib/modules</tt> to see where the driver disk put
your modules. Then <tt>uname -r</tt> to find out where the modules
should be. You'll then want to do something suitable like the
diff -ru boot-floppies-org/documentation/urls.ent boot-floppies/documentation/urls.ent
--- boot-floppies-org/documentation/urls.ent Tue Apr 9 07:04:11 2002
+++ boot-floppies/documentation/urls.ent Sun Apr 14 07:59:23 2002
@@ -281,7 +281,7 @@
"&url-jf;JFdocs/PCMCIA-HOWTO.html"> ]]>
<!entity url-pcmcia-howto "&url-ldp;HOWTO/PCMCIA-HOWTO.html">
-<!entity url-x86-laptop "http://www.cs.utexas.edu/users/kharker/linux-laptop/";>
+<!entity url-x86-laptop "http://www.linux-laptop.net/";>
<!-- this link is bad and not sure how to replace it! -->
<!entity url-linux-mca "http://www.dgmicro.com/mca/general-goods.html";>
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