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Re: boot installation doesn't boot




On Sat, 28 Sep 2002, Kevin Coyner wrote:

 
> > Boot device:  /obio/SUNW,fdtwo File and args:
> > Can't read disk label.
> > Can't open Sun disk label package
> > Can't open boot device
> > 
> > ... and am left at the ok boot prompt.
> >
> 
> A little more info after having tried something else ....
> 
> I put the Debian rescue floppy in and typed 'boot' at the ok prompt.
> The rescue disk brought me to the Debian prompt.  So at the boot: prompt
> I typed
> 
> boot: linux root=/dev/sda1
> 
> and it loaded from the HD!  This allowed me to complete the install
> process and get the system working!  So that's the good news.  
> 
> But now, when I reboot the system, I'm still getting the Can't read disk
> label, etc error messages, so I'd still like to resolve this.
> 

Kevin,
Try changing the boot device in the Openprom to point to the HD, not to
the floppy.
prob should go away

REgards,
William



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