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
