Re: Please test the new kernel (2.6.18.dfsg.1-9)

[Jim Watson <jim@amarooas.com.au>]

On 08/02/2007, at 10:05 PM, Karl Goetz wrote:

> Jim Watson wrote:
> > > On Thu, Jan 25, 2007 at 22:28:12 -0800, Jurij Smakov wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > A set of new kernel images has been uploaded to unstable a  
> > > > couple of
> > > > days ago, including
> > > >
> > > > linux-image-2.6.18-4-sparc64_2.6.18.dfsg.1-9_sparc.deb
> >
> > Jurij,
> >
> > This works on my sunblade100, ( as before, it needs   
> > video=atyfb:off )
>
> How do you pass this parameter? i tried `expert video=atyfb:off`  
> and it
> failed.
> kk

When the system is powered on, look for the SILO message then hold  
down the "tab" key and it will stop with a list of available kernels  
and the "boot:" prompt. Assuming you want the default kernel labeled  
Linux, type as below after the boot prompt and hit enter:

boot: Linux video=atyfb:off

I suppose this could be configured in /boot/silo.conf too...

jim