On Tue, 16 Apr 2002, George Hill wrote:
> I have tried unsuccessfully to install MDK 8.2 Beta 2 > onto my Powerbook G4 and keep running into problems. > > This is a step by step outline of what I've done any > suggestions on something different would be greatly > appreciated. > > I've alloted a 3 GB partition of space to the install. > > I tab to input "install-aty128fb" at the yaboot 1.3.6 > prompt and enter. > > I select cdrom drive installation method. > > I choose US as the country and accept the license. > > I choose expert class of installation > > I select no scsi interfaces > > I choose busmouse 1 buttonand OK f11 and f12 button > emulation > > USB Controller is found and I agree to no other usb > interfaces found > > US Keyboard selected > > I choose Medium security level > > I get a Warning " No free space for 1 MB bootstrap! > You'll need to create the bootstrap partition in > DiskDrake. " > > I assign mount points to the other 3 partions and > delete the existing linux previously installed to > reassign this new installation. > > First I create Filesystem type: Apple Bootstrap with a > mount point set to: /boot. I alot 1 MB for the size. > NO - this is where you are making the mistake. The bootstrap partition does not have any mount point. It is only used for booting from Open Firmware. If you want a sepearte /boot, fine, but don't use the bootstrap. Your best bet is to start with free space and let the installer create the bootstrap for you. Stew Benedict -- MandrakeSoft PPC FAQ: http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/demos/PPC/FAQ/
