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Re: booting 500 MHz G4 from cd?



Stefan Kluth wrote:
> 
> So there is a problem with the video card, I guess that means I can't expect
> too much success with X either. Any hints here? Do I need a different
> kernel,

As Dan said, probably yes.


> a different X, e.g. XFree 4, to get X to go?

3.3.x works fine with a working aty128fb.


> I am perfectly happy with installing the system via consoles, so I don't
> need graphics during the installation.

Debian doesn't even offer graphics during installation, so you're pretty much
set :)


Michel


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Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)  \  CS student and free software enthusiast
Debian GNU/Linux (powerpc,i386) user \   member of XFree86 and the DRI project



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