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[Phill Whiteside <PhillW@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Greg,

it wasn't until the last hours before 12.10 went out that I was aware that
there was a 64 Bit and 32 Bit version of net-boot for PPC !

@ PPC testers, I saw earlier in the day that someone got a G3 clam shell to
work with Lubuntu-ppc 12.10. So, once I get my /home area for CentOS
section of piglet back I am looking forward to actually having a go at it
early next week. Crikey, if it will run on a G3 that WOULD be impressive :)

I've concentrated on my Lubuntu install after the system failed me when it
was needed most, I will in future keep a close eye on that section.

Regards,

Phill.

On 27 October 2012 23:05, Greg Faith <gregfaith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Just for the record and not having tested anything for about a week. I
> decided to try the ppc netboot install and of course selected the
> Lubuntu enviroment.
>
> 1) Used a USB drive and created the iso on the USB with the dd command.
> 2) Got the USB booted with boot usb0/@1:2,\\yaboot
> 3) At the yaboot boot: install video=radeonfb:1024x768-32@60
> 4) Came up in really strange green-blue screen but works
> 5) Made the approx hour+ install ethernet connected
>
> I figured I would need more kernel commands to get my PB G4 booted
> from the partition and I am testing those right now.
>
> Since ojodan made the recommendation to also include snd-powermac
> blacklisting
> this line of junk works.
>
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1066435
>
> Linux video=radeonfb:1024x768-32@60 snd-powermac.blacklist=yes
>
> A bit more than a new user might want to tackle, but we at least know
> with those kernel commands on my PB G4 will boot into a usable
> environment.  At this time I have used it to boot into partitions that
> were installed from the alternate and netboot powerpc isos.
>
> I do wish we had got the quantal powerpc netboot tested during the
> cycle, but it just takes to long when you are under the gun to get the
> other spins tested.
>
> Time to eat ...
> Greg nm_geo
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Greg Faith <gregfaith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I am going to attempt the ppc netboot install today using a USB and
> > ethernet cable.
> >
> > At the yaboot boot prompt here is my kernel command:
> >
> > install video=radeonfb:1024x768-32@60
> > after the install I expect to need something like this
> >
> > Linux video=radeonfb:1024x768-32@60 snd-powermac.blacklist=yes
> >
> > That should get me into the boot session. I know I have a radeon
> > graphics and the snd-powermac both have issues with the present
> > kernel. You will probably need that
> >
> > 'snd-powermac.blacklist=yes'
> >
> > to get a boot as well and I would nearly bet you have the radeon
> > graphics issue too.
> > That what I had to do with the alternate d-i powerpc installs.
> >
> > It is way too much for normal users to have to do to get a working
> > quantal powerpc bootable partition I understand, but maybe the devs
> > can use the information to fix the kernel problems.
> >
> > I will let you know how it all turns out on the lubuntu_qa mailing
> > list so everyone can see.
> >
> > Greg nm_geo
>
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