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Re: ibook2 hangs during install



On Sun, 19 Aug 2001, Colin Walters wrote:

> > I've just been trying to boot my ibook2 using a set of 2.2r0 cds
> > (using the 'debian video=ofonly' boot arguments) and it appears to
> > boot fine, loads the installer; the problem is I press 'continue'
> > following the welcome message, then it just sits and hangs at the
> > 'Please wait while the installer determines the next step needed'
> > message.
>
> So, any luck with the woody boot-floppies?  Also, you could also try
> potato 2.2r3.

I actually saw this same behavior on a G4 tower - it needed a firmware
update before the installer would go anyplace, it'd just freeze up
otherwise.

Derrik Pates      |   Sysadmin, Douglas School   |    #linuxOS on EFnet
dpates@dsdk12.net |     District (dsdk12.net)    |    #linuxOS on OPN



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