Re: can't boot debian etch beta 2 install cd or stable cd on imac g3 revA 233mhz
Matthew Yee-King wrote:
> Hello list folk
>
> I am trying to bring an ancient imac g3 233 back into service but am
> having trouble booting the kernel from yaboot. I can boot the install CD
> and am presented with the yaboot prompt but when i type install or
> install video=ofonly I get something like 'can't boot kernel' (stable)
> or Can't read Elf e_ident/e_type/e_machine info (etch) and the kernel
> does not even get started. Can anyone suggest what might be wrong? I've
> tried it with ubuntu as well with the same result as etch.
>
> Do I need a firmware upgrade? I'm pretty sure it's had this, but can try...
Tried with a different cdrw - stable (sarge) just booted! Now my
girlfriend told me not to wipe it cos she can't watch youtube on powerpc
linux. oh well...
cheers
matthew
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