Re: Updated Debian Ports installation images 2021-09-23
Hi Marc!
On 10/5/21 18:10, Marc Zyngier wrote:
> Many thanks for keeping Debian alive on these old architectures.
You're welcome.
> I just dusted off my XServe-G5 (ppc64) and gave this snapshot a go.
>
> The very good news is that it boots all the way to the installer.
> The less good news is that it stops pretty quickly as none of the
> required drivers are actually in the install media.
>
> To be able to install Debian, you would at least need:
> CONFIG_SATA_SVW (sata)
> CONFIG_TIGON3 (Ethernet)
>
> For the record, please find below the lspci captured on the machine.
Thanks for the feedback. I will update the kernel configuration accordingly.
> I'd be happy to test a future version of the install media if you
> decide to respin it at some point, and/or to provide more data
> should you need any.
I will let you know once I have updated the kernel configuration. These
changes will take a few weeks to propagate into the installer images.
Adrian
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