Re: linux-powerpc: booting from zip disk ?
Brendan J Simon wrote:
> Does any one know if I can boot linux from a zip disk on a PowerMac G4 ?
Well, that depends what you mean by boot. If you mean load yaboot and a kernel,
then yes, most certainly. That's what I do. You just replace "hd:" with
"zip:" and you're all set.
> So can it be done ?
Yes.
> Do I need to fool around in Open Firmware ?
Well, you need to fool around w/ OF via yaboot/ybin (the easiest way) to boot a
sawtooth regardless of the media.
> If so what do I need to do ?
Get yaboot, setup your yaboot.conf, get the kernel, and get the necessary
install files (ramdisk, etc...)
HTH
--Nelson Abramson
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