Keith,
Genunix was the d/l source.
I'll give your workaround a whirl later today, and report back.
Many thanks!!!!
-Me
On 2009-12-11, Keith Mitchell <Keith.Mitchell at sun.com> wrote:
> Hi Colin,
>
> I have a suspicion here:
>
> Try the following steps:
>
> From grub, press "e" to edit the grub menu.
> Press "e" again on the first line, go all the way to the left, and add
> "/boot" to the front of the line (i.e., have it read:
> /boot/platform/i86/kernel/$ISADIR/unix). Press enter to accept the
> selection. Repeat the process with the next line (changing it to
> "/boot/platform/..."), and then hit "b" to boot.
>
> Where did you get the image from?
>
> - Keith
>
> Colin Raven wrote:
>> Trying to install snv_128a, this is what I get (matters not which
>> installation method I try):
>>
>> Power up, splash screen, drop into installer, and it instantly halts,
>> showing the following
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>> kernel$ /platform/i86/kernal/$ISADIR/unix
>> loading `/platform/i86pc/kernel/$ISADIR/unix` ...
>> cpu: 'GenuineIntel' family 6 model 7 step 7
>> [BIOS accepted mixed-mode target setting!]
>>
>> Error 2: Bad file or directory type
>>
>> Press any key to continue...
>> --------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Argh - what am I doing wrong, or failing to do?
>>
>> Environment:
>> ASUS P5Q mainboard (HCL approved)
>> Root drive is Intel X25M 80GB SSD
>> Memory: 8GB DDR2/800 (non ECC)
>>
>> ISO MD5 checks out OK
>> CD re-burned (thought I had a bad burn first time around)
>>
>> Ideas & suggestions most welcome.
>>
>> Regards & TIA,
>> -Me
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