PPC: 7.1: Bootconfiguration on CHRP Machines impossible

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Applies to

SuSE Linux PowerPC: Version 7.1

Symptom:

During Installation RPM gives an error. Lilo cannot be executed as described in the Manual. After reboot the system doesn't start.

Cause:

For reasons unknown to us at the moment lilo isn't installed completely and the Kernel not installed at all.

Solution:

Make sure, that you have created a small Bootpartition (4MB) during Installation.

Insert CD1 and mount it with

mount /cdrom

Install the following rpm-files with the following commands

rpm -Uhv --force /cdrom/suse/a1/lilo.rpm
for B50 and 43p 150
rpm -Uhv /cdrom/suse/images/k_chrp.rpm
for F50
rpm -Uhv /cdrom/suse/images/k_chrps.rpm
for POWER3 
rpm -Uhv /cdrom/suse/images/k_chrp64.rpm
depmod -a

Adjust the file /etc/lilo.conf as described in the manual

Execute lilo

lilo

The Kernel is now installed properly and succesfully copied to the Bootpartiton. The System can be rebooted.


Keywords: PPC, YABOOT, APPLE, MAC, POWERPC, IMAC, CHRP, B50

Categories: CHRP

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