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Re: Problem installing debian on Powerbook Ti



On Tue, Jun 11, 2002 at 12:30:41PM +0100, Jamie Heckford wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Im having trouble installing debian on my apple powerbook Ti G4.
> 
> I d/loaded and can boot the latest install CD fine, I type install at the
> yaboot boot: prompt which then loads the
> kernel and ramdisk image.
> 
> However, it then switches to a white displays saying:
> 
> . . .  ok
> opening display /pci@f0000000/ATY,RageM3p12Parent@10/ATY,RageM3p12B.
> 
> At that point it hangs and doesn't get any further, the poweroff button
> stops working on the PB and I
> have to use the small reset button on the back.

I remember I had to use the "safe mode" option when booting the
installer on my TiBook (third generation). When the install is done,
compile and install Ben's latest kernel, and it should work fine.

Håvard


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