Re: Debian on PowerBook 3400c
Hi Stan,
On Fri, 2026-01-09 at 17:45 +0000, Stan Johnson wrote:
> If possible, please change "CONFIG_SCSI_MESH=m" to "CONFIG_SCSI_MESH=y"
> in the default Debian Linux config file for Old World Macs. That would
> allow the default Debian Linux kernel/initrd to boot on a PowerBook
> 3400c without any need to recompile.
Is there a reason why the kernel cannot load the driver from the initrd?
> Also, unless there is a reason why it is needed (e.g. on PowerPC systems
> that use GRUB?), please also remove "CONFIG_BOOTX_TEXT=y" to allow BootX
> to be used to boot the default Debian Linux kernel/initrd on a PowerBook
> 3400c.
It can certainly be disabled provided that it doesn't have any impact on
NewWorld PowerMacs. We would disable it on "powerpc" only, i.e. 32-bit
PowerPC.
Adrian
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