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Bug#495928: debian-installer: does not add line to /etc/inittab to enable logins via virtual console



On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 06:37:07PM +0200, Folkert van Heusden wrote:
> > > Package: debian-installer
> > > Version: debian stable: 4.0r4a
> > > Severity: normal
> > > 
> > > Situation:
> > > - IBM p52a
> > > - LPAR with diskspace served via VIOS 1.5 (an LV, not a physical disk)
> > > - virtual console accessed via HMC
> > > 
> > > The debian-installer does not add the following line to /etc/inittab:
> > > co:2345:respawn:/sbin/getty hvc0 38400
> > > Without it, one cannot login via the virtual console.
> > 
> > Could you test if the issue is still present when installing with a
> > daily build that will be starting by tomorrow (the 29th)?
> > [1] http://people.debian.org/~wouter/d-i/powerpc/daily/
> 
> Will the buildproces produce an .ISO-file? Then I'll definately give it
> a goal!

You can use the netinst mini.iso:
  http://people.debian.org/~wouter/d-i/powerpc/daily/powerpc/netboot/mini.iso

All components of the debian-installer will be downloaded through the
network.  "Business cards" and netinst images are available at:
  http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/daily-builds/daily/arch-latest/powerpc/iso-cd/

Cheers,
-- 
Jérémy Bobbio                        .''`. 
lunar@debian.org                    : :Ⓐ  :  # apt-get install anarchism
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