erik wrote:
> Help.. I've managed to start the Linux installer with bootX but when I 
> see the install screen, it asks me for a CDROM drive device driver.
> 
> Gives me a huge list and I can't guess wich driver is the right one for 
> my PPC
> 
> PPC 8200/100
> 
> I also have tried to install via http or ftp, but the same happens with 
> the network interface. It asks me for a driver!!! Please, help... 
> Regards, Erik Reidler
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 


-------- Messaggio Originale  --------
Oggetto: Re: Trying to use a 8500
Data: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 17:07:44 -0500 (EST)
Da: Stew Benedict <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Rispondi-A: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A: [EMAIL PROTECTED]


On Wed, 20 Feb 2002, Miguel Beccari wrote:

 > I have a 250Mhz 8500 series powerPC.
 > It as got very old 2x cdrom (with caddy)
 > It has got no floppy.
 > It has got a build in ehternet, and a 3com (I think).
 >
 > I am unable to boot from cdrom.
 > No way, no way, no way to boot :(
 >
 > So I copied the BootX on the desktop and launched the BootX app.
 >
 > The installer begins and I have to select from a cdrom installation or a
 > ftp, hard disk etc etc.
 >
 > no modules are right for my old cdrom, my built in ethernet and so on...
 >

Not booting from the CD is normal on OldWorld - that's why BootX is
provided.  I don't have access to any 8500's but I can tell you what
modules are used on the 7600:

SCSI:  mesh
Ethernet: mace

mac53c94 is also used for SCSI on some older machines.   I doubt the
integrated NIC is 3com, but I suppose anything is possible.

Stew Benedict




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