Re: mkfs.ext2 - state D partitioning stops at 33% /boot
> On Jun 21, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Frank Scheiner <frank.scheiner@web.de> wrote:
>
> On 21.06.20 19:21, Mike Tremaine wrote:
>> I spent a few hours trying different things on this but no luck.
>>
>> Hardware: Sun Ultra 5 - 333mhz / 512MB - Promise 100 PCI card as IDE
>> interface..
>>
>> Install Image:2020-05-30/debian-10.0.0-sparc64-NETINST-1.iso
>>
>> Boots CDROM and finds disks no problem.
>>
>> Issue is after the partitioning is done and the installer runs mkfs.ext2
>> -F /dev/sda1 it hangs and the process goes Defunct. I’ve tried many
>> different layouts with/without LVM, with/without /home always the same
>> spot 33% ….
>
> If it's the same issue as with my Ultra 10, you (1) either have to wait
> longer or (2) have to remove your floppy disk drive from the controller
> before doing an installation. #2 definitely saves some time.
>
> Cheers,
> Frank
>
I unplugged the FD cable from the floppy drive, rebooted and tried again…It’s doing the same thing, I’ll let sit for good while and see if can get passed unless I misunderstood.
-Mike
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